Bank Phlebotomist

BROMLEY GP ALLIANCE LTD; Orpington; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled Phlebotomist to accurately draw blood for medical testing and ensure the comfort and safety of patients. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and adhere to strict safety protocols, contributing to the delivery of effective healthcare services. Commitment to diversity and inclusion is valued in applications.

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare or phlebotomy preferred.
• Knowledge of safety and infection control standards.
• Ability to manage patient needs and care effectively.

Responsibilities

• Skillfully draw blood and ensure patient comfort.
• Communicate with patients and alleviate concerns.
• Label and organize blood samples accurately.
• Maintain detailed records in compliance with regulations.
• Follow strict safety protocols to minimize contamination.

Skills

Blood drawing techniques

Effective communication

Record keeping

Safety protocols

Windows operating systems

Job description

Phlebotomists are healthcare professionals specialized in drawing blood for medical testing. They play a vital role in diagnostic procedures, ensuring accurate sample collection with a focus on patient comfort and safety. Phlebotomists follow strict protocols to obtain blood specimens for laboratory analysis, contributing crucial information to the healthcare decision‑making process.

Responsibilities

• Skillfully draw blood from patients using various techniques to ensure accurate and sufficient samples.
• Communicate effectively with patients, explaining procedures, alleviating concerns, and maintaining a calm and reassuring environment.
• Accurately label blood samples, organize them for transportation, and ensure proper handling to maintain specimen integrity.
• Record and maintain detailed records of patient information, blood collection procedures, and other relevant data in compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Follow strict safety and infection control protocols to minimize the risk of contamination and ensure a secure environment for both the phlebotomist and the patient.
• Navigate and use Windows operating systems efficiently, attach and send documents via email.

BGPA is a federation of all 43 Bromley practices working collaboratively to enhance the health and wellbeing of Bromley residents, covering over 350,000 patients, 100% of the Bromley population.

BGPAs partner organisation is Bromley Education and Training Hub (BETH). BETH supports education, training and professional development across primary care in Bromley and beyond.

BGPAs goals are to work strategically with Bromley practices to help secure the best services for patients whilst working together to support member practices in the challenges of a changing NHS. BGPA aims to improve the morale of general practice in Bromley by sharing expertise, services and supporting its workforce. BGPA will make a positive impact on medical services in Bromley by working closely with One Bromley Partners including NHS SEL ICB, local NHS trusts, local providers and patient groups, to improve the delivery of healthcare to the local population.

At Bromley GP Alliance we truly believe that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We want a workplace culture that truly reflects our values. We particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in the Bromley GP Alliance workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQI+ people.