About this role
Job summary
This is a part-time post, 8 hours per week - hours split between Monday mornings and Friday mornings.
Please note - this job is based in Cheltenham
Working under the direction of the lead nurse and as part of the practice multidisciplinary team, the post-holder will be responsible for performing venepuncture, as requested by the clinical team, to the entitled patient population.
In addition, the phlebotomist will be expected to support the nursing team on an as required basis.
Main duties of the job
Obtaining patient consent for the collection of a blood samplesPerforming venepuncture in accordance with practice protocolsMaintaining accurate patient records on TPP SystmOneThe correct labelling, packaging and storing of samplesEffective use of the specimen log, resolving any discrepanciesEnsuring samples are sent to the laboratory in a timely mannerMaintaining an effective liaison with the laboratory staff at Gloucestershire HospitalsWorking collaboratively with the nursing team, seeking guidance whennecessary for patient related mattersAdhering to the practices Infection, Prevention and Control policy
About us
Overton Park Surgery is a forward-thinking GP Practice in the centre of Cheltenham. Established in 1899 by Dr Grace Harwood Stewart Billings, the first female GP in Cheltenham, the practice has a long and notable history.
Since these auspicious origins the partnership has developed to include 7 GP Partners, 6 Salaried GPs, 7 Practice Nurses, 2 Health Care Assistants, 2 GP Assistants and 2 Phlebotomists supporting a growing list size of around 13,100 patients.
The Partners all have lead GP responsibilities with one GP Partner taking on the role of Practice Nurse liaison. Tracey Moore is the Lead Practice Nurse and chairs the monthly Practice Nurse meetings as well as attending our weekly Practice Meetings as the voice of the Practice Nurse team.
As a training practice, we believe team working and collaboration is essential and to foster this we hold monthly practice training and development afternoons with topics ranging from dementia awareness, child and adult safeguarding, information governance and diabetes updates.
There is an emphasis on personal development and training with annual appraisal and personal training and development plans in place for all clinical and administration staff.
Job description Job responsibilities
JOB TITLE: Phlebotomist
REPORTS TO:Lead Practice Nurse
ACCOUNTABLE TO:Practice Management Team/GP Partners
LOCATION:Practice Premises
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Working under the direction of the lead nurse and as part of the practice multidisciplinary team, the post-holder will be responsible for performing venepuncture, as requested by the clinical team, to the entitled patient population.
In addition, the phlebotomist will be expected to support the nursing team on an as required basis.
Key responsibilities
The following are the key responsibilities of the phlebotomist. 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 samplePerforming venepuncture in accordance with practice protocolsMaintaining accurate patient records on TPP SystmOneThe correct labelling, packaging and storing of samplesEffective use of the specimen log, resolving any discrepanciesEnsuring samples are sent to the laboratory in a timely mannerMaintaining an effective liaison with the laboratory staff at Gloucestershire HospitalsWorking collaboratively with the nursing team, seeking guidance when necessary for patient related matters
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Experience of dealing with patients Experience of working in a healthcare setting
Qualifications Essential
Relevant qualification in venepuncture Previous experience in phlebotomy is essential
Knowledge & skills Essential
Good standard of general education Excellent communication skills (written and oral) Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
Desirable
Clinical IT system user skills
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Overton Park Surgery
Address Overton Park Road
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL50 3BP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.overtonparksurgery.com/ (Opens in a new tab)