About this role
Job summary
We are looking to recruit an experienced and efficient Phlebotomist who is caring, motivated and committed to patient care to compliment our dedicated nursing team.
The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the other practice nurses and HCA to treat our patients, maintain systems including infection control to meet CQC requirements and influence and implement policy and change in the Practice.
Main duties of the job
As part of our nursing team you will be responsible for taking blood samples and providing general patient assistance.
You will work with other members of the team to ensure clinical areas meet a satisfactory infection control level and remain adequately stocked with consumables. Other duties as may be reasonably required from time to time as are consistent with the responsibility, training and scale of the post e.g. blood pressure checks, health checks.
This is a part-time position, 25 hours per week 8:00-13:00 and salary is competitive, depending on experience, with access to NHS pension scheme.
About us
Greystone House Surgery is a modern friendly Practice in Redhill, representing one of the three sites which make up The House Partnership between Greystone House Surgery, The Moat House Surgery in Merstham and Caterham Valley Medical Practice.
We are a forward thinking, well organized training practice with a high reputation for quality and standards. We encourage and support the personal development of all our staff and are keen to ensure the right person joins our friendly team.
Fourteen Partners across the whole Partnership (5 based at Redhill)
Purpose built practice
GMS, 16,000 patients (39,000 across the Partnership)
Nurse Practitioners and Clinical Pharmacists
Training Practice for Registrars, Foundation Yr 2 GPs, Physician Assistants, Medical students & Nurses
EMIS Web
Docman
Abtrace
Consistently high QOF achievement
Member of DHC GP Federation
Job description Job responsibilities
GREYSTONE HOUSE SURGERY
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title:Phlebotomist
Grade:A/B according to experience
Accountable to:Practice Nurses, Nurse Practitioner, GP Principals, reporting to
the Practice Manager
JOB PURPOSE
To work as a member of the Primary Care Team providing a phlebotomy service at the Practice.
MAIN DUTIES
To obtain specimens of blood for pathology
To ensure all specimens are collected in the appropriate container /test tube pertinent to the test required
To ensure all specimens are correctly labelled and stored ready for collection
To be aware of the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of the patients, carers and their families, providing support, referring to senior team members as appropriate
To ensure patient confidentiality at all times, keep accurate and up to date records
To work within the policies and guidelines set out by East Surrey PCT and the Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC)
To undertake such other duties as may be required from time to time as are consistent with the responsibility and grade of the post. This may include some clerical duties e.g. ordering, photocopying and general administration
To organise ones daily work/appointments to ensure most effective use of time
To respect and understand the impact of beliefs and cultural identity
OTHER DUTIES
To undertake such duties as may be reasonably required from time to time as are consistent with the responsibility and scale of the post
To have responsibility for the health, safety and welfare of self and others in the working environment, to follow safe working practice and to comply at all times with the health and safety and other procedures
PERSON SPECIFICATION
A/B GRADE
CriteriaEssentialDesirable
QualificationsNo formal nursing qualifications but willing to undertake in house phlebotomy training and attain the required competency level to carry out job role
NVQ level 2 or 3
Relevant knowledge/ AwarenessAware of confidentiality, patients and carers right to choose
Good interpersonal skills
Good communication skills
IT skills
Experience6 months experience working within a nursing or residential home environment or home based care services
Skills/Abilities/ AptitudesAble to work independently following verbal or written instruction
Able to cannulate and obtain blood samples via peripheral veins/following in house training and assessment
Well organised approach to work
Ability to work as part of a team
Aware of own limitations
Able to follow instructions
Flexible approach to work
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Phlebotomy qualification
Desirable
NVQ Level 3
Experience Desirable
Phlebotomy qualification
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 The House Partnership
Address Greystone House Practice
99 Station Road
Redhill
RH1 1EB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.greystonesurgery.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)