About this role
Job summary
Phlebotomist required.
Working hours can be flexible to fit in with school hours or other commitments.
15 hours per week.
Days of work will be Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 5 hours per day.
Free parking on site or nearby.
This position is initially for a fixed term of 1 year, but may be offered on a permanent basis following the trial period.
Main duties of the job
Drawing blood safely using appropriate equipment
Explaining procedures clearly to patients
Reassuring patients during sample collection
Applying dressings after procedures
Labelling and storing samples correctly
Sending samples to laboratories for analysis
Maintaining accurate records of samples and results
Updating patient records
Following health and safety and hygiene standards
Responding to patient queries about procedures
About us
Parklands Surgery is a long established GP surgery in central Chichester.
We are a very friendly team of 30 staff, and have a high focus on a healthy work/life balance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job summary
Working under the direct supervision of the Nurse Manager and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the healthcare assistant will assist the practice clinical team in the provision of phlebotomy services.
Duties and responsibilities
Drawing blood safely using appropriate equipment
Explaining procedures clearly to patients
Reassuring patients during sample collection
Applying dressings after procedures
Labelling and storing samples correctly
Sending samples to laboratories for analysis
Updating patient records
Responding to patient queries about procedures
Chaperoning duties
Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/nurses
Sterilising, cleansing and maintenance of surgical equipment
Re-stocking and stock rotation
Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms
Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care.
Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted
Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well-being
Any other tasks allocated by Management.
You must be able to demonstrate
- Good communication skills, verbal and written
- Evidence of working within a team
- Competencies in clinical skills relevant to the post.
- The ability to prioritise, organise and work in a busy environment
- Basic IT skills
- Enthusiasm, pro-activity, flexibility and motivation
- Initiative
- Ability to move and handle patients
- Positive attitude to equal opportunities
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Venepuncture 1 year +
- Certificate of Competency
- GCSE passes in Maths and English.
- Enhanced DBS check
Desirable
- Care Certficiate
- Level 3 phlebotomy qualification
- First aid certificate
- Infection control certificate
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Parklands Surgery
Address
4 Parklands Road
Chichester
West Sussex
PO19 3DT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.parklandssurgery.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)