About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a friendly and reliable Phlebotomist to join our hardworking team. The successful candidate will be responsible for collecting blood samples from patients in a professional and compassionate manner, while maintaining high standards of infection control and safe working practices.
The role involves working closely with the wider GP practice team, including GPs, nurses, allied healthcare professionals, and administrative staff, to support the delivery of effective and high quality clinical services.
This position is contracted for 8-12 hours per week and there is some degree of flexibility for working particular days or hours. There may also be opportunities for additional hours as service needs require.
Main duties of the job
Venepuncture (phlebotomy) Patient assessment BP, height, weight, BMI calculation Ensuring patient needs and care are met. Urine analysis & processing of samples including handling and storage of specimens in-line with IPC policy. Attending Church Walk Surgery clinical meetings, scheduled training and appraisals when appropriate. Ensuring all training both mandatory and refresher training is kept up to date Adhering to Infection Prevention Control & sharps safety
About us
Church Walk Surgery is a semi rural practice in the beautiful village of Metheringham, Lincolnshire. We have a list size of 5,900 patients.
We are an established and well run practice. We provide high quality patient centred care within a friendly, close working team.
Job description Job responsibilities
Ensuring that the patient is as comfortable and relaxed as possible
Obtaining consent for the collection of a blood samples
Adhering to the chaperone policy
Collection of samples of blood in accordance with training and local policies and procedures
Accurate, legible labelling of all samples to confirm patient identity, ensuring correct packaging
Maintaining accurate patient records on the clinical system
Ensuring all samples are stored in appropriate containers
Recording collection of blood sample in patient record in accordance with practice procedure
Ensuring that samples are dispatched to the appropriate laboratories in a timely fashion
Ensuring that anomalies are reported to a senior member of staff
Manage clinical supplies e.g. monitoring stock levels, ordering, re-stocking of clinical areas and maintenance of equipment.
Participate in quality improvement e.g. audit, development of protocols and new services.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Relevant qualification in venepuncture GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
Desirable
SystmOne user skills Experience of working in a primary care environment
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 Church Walk Surgery
Address Drury Street
Drury Street
Metheringham
Lincolnshire
LN4 3EZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://churchwalkmetheringham.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)