Phlebotomist

Brampton Medical Practice; Brampton, Corby Hill, Wetheral; Vor Ort; GBP 18.000 - 26.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Brampton Medical Practice in the United Kingdom is expanding its nursing team with a dedicated Phlebotomist role. You will provide safe, accurate venipuncture services to our semi-rural patient population and support high-quality primary care.

The position offers flexible hours between 8:30 am and 6:30 pm, 15 to 37.5 hours per week, with occasional Saturday mornings on a rota. You will work under lead practice nurses and collaborate with GPs, nurses and admin staff to ensure smooth patient

Qualifikationen

• Essential: Qualified in Phlebotomy.
• Essential: Care Certificate.

Aufgaben

• Venepuncture to collect blood samples under supervision.
• Label, store and prepare samples for laboratory transport.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.
• Work with GPs, nurses and admin staff to support patient care.
• Ensure infection control and safety in the clinical room.
• Stock management and equipment readiness.
• Attend training and professional development.

Ausbildung

Phlebotomy qualification

Care Certificate

Jobbeschreibung

Job summary

This is a new role being introduced within our dedicated nursing team.

We are seeking a trained and experienced Phlebotomist to join our friendly Practice. You will support the delivery of high-quality primary care by providing safe, accurate and compassionate venepuncture services to our diverse, semi-rural patient population.

The position offers a minimum of 15 hours and up to 37.5 hours per week, working between the hours of 8:30 am and 6:30 pm, Monday to Friday. The specific days of work will be agreed at interview.

There will also be a requirement to cover some Saturday mornings on a team rota basis.

Main duties of the job

Working under the direct supervision of the Lead practice nurses and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols.

Blood Sample Collection: Perform venepuncture to collect blood samples from patients following clinical guidelines.

• Patient Care & Comfort: Ensure patients feel at ease, addressing any concerns and managing anxious individuals professionally.
• Sample Processing: Label, store, and prepare blood samples for transportation to the laboratory, ensuring accuracy and compliance with protocols.
• Infection Control & Safety: Follow infection prevention procedures, including proper disposal of sharps and maintaining a clean working environment.
• Record Keeping: Accurately document patient details, tests requested, and sample collection in the clinical system.
• Stock Management: Maintain and replenish phlebotomy and clinical room supplies, ensuring all necessary equipment is available.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with GPs, nurses, and administrative staff to support patient care and practice efficiency.
• Professional Development: Stay updated with best practices and attend training as required.

About us

We are a patient focused semi rural training and dispensing practice serving around 16'700 patients with Two sites in Brampton, and one in Corby Hill and Wetheral.

Job responsibilities

The core responsibilities of the Phlebotomist are as follows. On occasion, there may be a requirement to carry out tasks not listed below, that are within the reasonable scope of the role.

• Obtain patients consent for the collection of a blood sample
• Performing venepuncture in accordance with practice protocols
• Maintaining accurate patient records
• 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 laboratory staff
• Clinical room stocking as part of daily duties
• Working collaboratively with the nursing team, seeking guidance when necessary for patient related matters

Additional responsibilities

In addition to the core responsibilities, the Phlebotomist may be requested to;

• Partake in audit as directed by the audit lead
• Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
• Support and participate in shared learning throughout the organisation
• Experience in a GP Practice/Hospital

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified in Phlebotomy
• Care Certificate

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.

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