Phlebotomist

HCRG Care Group; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave and benefits package

Learning management system access

Car benefit scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Travel season ticket loans

Discount cards

Wellbeing services

Job summary

Operose Health in Basingstoke is seeking an experienced phlebotomist to join a supportive primary care team. The role is 30 hours per week and requires knowledge of phlebotomy within a general practice setting.

You will obtain high-quality blood samples, label and prepare them for the pathology department, record notes in patient records, and engage calmly with adults and children. The organisation offers development opportunities and a range of employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Primary Care setting and phlebotomy.
• Excellent patient care and bedside manner.
• Ability to explain procedures clearly to patients.
• Understanding of infection control and sterilization practices.
• Able to follow clinical protocols.

Responsibilities

• Obtaining blood samples of the appropriate quality, taken with minimal stress to patients.
• Accurately labeling samples and preparing them for collection to the pathology department for analysis.
• Making appropriate notes in the patient’s record.
• Taking blood with patience and engaging with adults and children in a calm manner.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient care

Infection control

Communication

Clinical environment

Education

Phlebotomy training

Job description

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What we can offer you as a Phlebotomist:

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays pro rata.
• Access to our bespoke learning management system and annual formative clinical assessments to support competency development.
• Varied opportunities for career development within our wider organisation and a range of other exciting employee benefits such as car benefit scheme, cycle to work schemes, travel season ticket loans, discount cards and employee wellbeing services.

Job Introduction

We are looking for an experienced Phlebotomist with a knowledge of working within a general practice environment to join our supportive and friendly team.

CGH Partnership are looking for a Phlebotomist for 30 hours per week.

Main Responsibilities

Keys duties will include:

• Obtaining blood samples of the appropriate quality, taken with minimal stress to patients, which will help with patients’ diagnosis and treatment.
• Accurately labelling samples and preparing them for collection to the pathology department for analysis.
• Making appropriate notes in the patient’s record.
• Taking blood is a special skill, which requires patience and the ability to engage with both adults and children. You need to have a calm approach and to have had experience in a clinical environment and be able to care for people if distressed.

The Ideal Candidate

Interested? What you will need to be considered:

• Experience in a Primary Care setting and phlebotomy.
• Completed recognised phlebotomist training course.
• Excellent patient care and bedside manner, capable of dealing calmly with patients who may feel stressed or nervous in this situation.
• Ability to clearly explain procedures to patients.
• An understanding of infection control and sterilization practices.
• Must be familiar with medical procedures and able to follow protocols.

About The Company

At Operose Health it is our mission to deliver great primary care by improving access, outcomes and patient experience. Our dedicated teams, innovative operating models, ambitious growth plans, and values-driven culture allow us to offer unparalleled support to every practice and service we manage. We care for over 630,000 patients across 60+ GP Practices, from Devon to Doncaster.

We take immense pride in our exceptionally talented workforce. With robust resources and continuous support, we empower our staff to deliver outstanding patient care. Our clinicians and colleagues are encouraged to operate at the top of their licence and champion to be the best that they can be.

Clinical expertise, innovation and research drive our models of care, improving primary care access to provide the right support, at the right time. By leveraging data and insights, we manage demand more efficiently, enabling quicker patient access. We empower and educate patients to improve their health and wellbeing for the long term.