About this role
Job summary
IMP PCN in Lincoln are looking for an experienced Phlebotomist to work within our ageing well team, namely the Enhanced Health in Care Homes team (EHCH).
We are looking for a candidate that is a team player who can organise their own workload.
This role will be predominantly working within our care homes and candidates should be confident working autonomously.
Full and part time hours will be considered for this role.
Main duties of the job
Working under the direction of the PCN Manager and EHCH Lead and as part of the PCN multidisciplinary team, the post-holder will be responsible for performing venipuncture, as requested by the clinical team, to the entitled patient population. In addition, the Phlebotomist will be expected to support the Ageing well team on an as required basis.
About us
IMP healthcare PCN is made up of 9 GP practices, in and around Lincoln and serves a patient population of 75,000.
We are a friendly and supportive team that can offer flexible working.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of the Phlebotomist in delivering health services. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:
- Obtaining patient consent for the collection of a blood sample
- Performing venipuncture in accordance with PCN protocols
- Maintaining accurate patient records on the clinical IT system and ensuring specimens are ready for onward transportation
- The correct labelling, packaging and storing of samples
- Effective use of the specimen log, resolving any discrepancies
- Ensuring samples are sent to the laboratory in a timely manner
- Maintaining effective liaison with the NHS Trust laboratory staff
- Working collaboratively with the team, seeking guidance when necessary for patient related matters
- Being an integral part of the PCN team
- Acting as a chaperone as required
- Ensuring clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the organisations IPC Policy
- Working within national and local protocols where these exist
- Be aware of duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to practice policies and procedures on safeguarding adults and safeguarding children
- Supporting the administrative team on an as-required basis
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experienced phlebotomist
Desirable
- Experience of working in primary care
- Experience of working with vulnerable patients
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
Imp Federation Ltd
Address
IMP Healthcare LTD
Commerce House
Carlton Boulevard
Lincoln
LN2 4WJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://imphealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)