Compassionate Phlebotomist – Busy GP Clinic

PartnersHealth; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly multidisciplinary team

Training and supervision

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Village Health Group is seeking a part-time phlebotomist to join our busy sit-and-wait GP surgery team in Nottinghamshire. You will perform venepuncture, ensure patient safety and maintain accurate records.

You should be trained in venepuncture, able to reassure patients, and work with Practice Nurses and GPs. Training in SystmOne/ICE is desirable; full training will be provided.

Hours are 22.5 per week over five days, with occasional travel to East Leake or Keyworth as service needs dictate.

Qualifications

• Trained and competent venepuncture, with a caring and reassuring approach.
• Able to reassure anxious patients and maintain calm in a busy clinic.
• IT literate with accurate record-keeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, efficient phlebotomy service in busy sit-and-wait clinics.
• Confirm patient identity and obtain informed consent before collection of samples.
• Perform venepuncture following protocols and within assessed competence.
• Label, package, store and dispatch samples to the laboratory.
• Maintain accurate specimen logs and liaise with laboratory staff.

Skills

Venepuncture training

Patient-centered care

Team collaboration

Communication with patients

SystmOne

ICE

Tools

SystmOne

ICE

Job description

Village Health Group is seeking a part-time phlebotomist to join our busy sit-and-wait GP surgery team in Nottinghamshire. You will perform venepuncture, ensure patient safety and maintain accurate records.

You should be trained in venepuncture, able to reassure patients, and work with Practice Nurses and GPs. Training in SystmOne/ICE is desirable; full training will be provided.

Hours are 22.5 per week over five days, with occasional travel to East Leake or Keyworth as service needs dictate.