Part-time Fixed Term Phlebotomist

NHS; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider is seeking a skilled Phlebotomist to join their primary care team on a fixed-term basis for 12 months. The successful candidate will draw blood samples, ensuring patient comfort and safety. Ideal for someone with attention to detail and a passion for patient care. Excellent communication skills and relevant qualifications in venepuncture are essential for this 9-hour per week position.

Qualifications

• Must have experience of working in a healthcare setting.
• Essential to have experience of working with the general public.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient consent for blood sample collection.
• Perform venepuncture according to practice protocols.
• Maintain accurate patient records.
• Ensure timely labelling and packaging of samples.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work in a team

Effective time management

Good interpersonal skills

Venepuncture

Education

Relevant qualification in venepuncture

Good standard of general education

Job description

Overview

Job Summary

We are looking for a skilled and compassionate Phlebotomist to join our primary care team fixed term 12-month basis, working 9 hours per week. - PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY

The successful candidate will be responsible for drawing blood samples from patients for various tests and procedures, ensuring patient comfort and safety throughout the process. This role is ideal for someone with excellent attention to detail and a passion for patient care.

Responsibilities

Primary Key Responsibilities

• Obtaining patient consent for the collection of a blood sample
• Performing venepuncture in accordance with practice protocols
• Maintaining accurate patient records on the clinical IT system
• The correct labelling, packaging and storing of samples
• Effective use of the specimen log, resolving any discrepancies
• Ensuring samples are sent to the laboratory in a timely manner
• Maintaining an effective liaison with the NHS Trust laboratory staff
• Working collaboratively with the nursing team, seeking guidance when necessary for patient related matters

Secondary Key Responsibilities

• Participate in practice audit as directed by the audit lead
• Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
• Support and participate in shared learning within the practice

About the Role

Job responsibilities details duplicated in the original listing were consolidated for readability.

Qualifications & Skills

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with the general public
• Experience of working in a healthcare setting

Desirable

• Experience of working in a primary care environment

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Clear, polite telephone manner
• Effective time management (planning and organising)
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure

Desirable

• Competent in the use of EMIS Clinical System

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant qualification in venepuncture
• Good standard of general education

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Polite and confident
• Flexible and cooperative
• Motivated
• High levels of integrity and loyalty
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
• Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations
• Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
• Effectively utilise resources
• Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort

Desirable

• Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
• Commitment to ongoing professional development

Other Requirements

• Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
• Occupational Health clearance

Clinical Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Venepuncture
• Ability to record accurate clinical notes

Legal & Employer Details

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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer: Mayfield Surgery, 54 Trentham Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 4DW