About this role
Job summary
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate experienced Phlebotomist to join our Practice part-time, working 16-20 hours a week over 4 or 5 mornings a week.
The successful applicant will work closely with medical professionals and the admin team to provide high-quality assistance within a general practice environment. The post is a permanent position on completion of successful six month probationary period. Salary to be negotiated.
A driving licence is essential as you will be required to work across all 5 surgery sites.
Main duties of the job
Phlebotomists must provide reassurance to patients. They must also look after the mental and physical wellbeing of their patients. The primary duties and responsibilities of a Phlebotomist include:
Using technical equipment to safely draw blood from patients
Explaining the process of drawing blood clearly to a patient
Reassuring and calming patients who might be nervous or scared of the procedure
Applying dressings to the wound created by drawing blood
Registering the blood and storing it in the correct environment
Sending blood samples to testing laboratories
Keeping track of blood samples and results that are returned after testing
Updating patient records
Maintaining an organised and clean work area based on health and safety regulations and infection control guidelines
Answering patient questions regarding collection techniques and offering additional resources on the collection process, if the patient requests them
Attend and contribute to team meetings
Work in accordance with written protocols and policies
Deal with emails tasks and other forms of communication
About us
The Medical Group is a large, friendly GP Practice working across five surgery sites and one admin site.
Job description Job responsibilities
Responsible for taking blood samples from patients, preparing patients to have their blood taken and drawing blood from a patient safely.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Good standard of general education 5 GCSE grade A-C or equivalent Word Processing / Information technology Phlebotomist experience
Desirable
European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)
Experience Essential
Phlebotomy experience Customer care experience
Desirable
Experience of working in a GP Practice Experience of SystmOne use
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 Medical Group
Address Adrian Clark House
Sawmills Lane
Meadowfield
Durham
DH7 8NH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.themedicalgroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)