Phlebotomist

Preston Park Surgery; Brighton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A medical practice in Brighton is seeking a dedicated Phlebotomist to join their friendly team. The role involves performing venipuncture, maintaining accurate patient records, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. Candidates must have phlebotomy experience and strong communication skills. This position offers the opportunity to work in a cohesive clinical environment with a balanced work-life, aiming to deliver high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in phlebotomy.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient consent for blood sample collection.
• Perform venipuncture according to practice protocols.
• Maintain accurate patient records on System One.

Skills

Phlebotomy experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Tools

System One clinical system

Job description

Caring & dedicated Phlebotomist required to join our friendly team at Preston Park Surgery. Located in the Preston park area of Brighton, you will play a crucial role in delivering high quality patient care, working alongside a group of dedicated skilled professionals in a supportive environment.

If you are dynamic, highly motivated and have strong interpersonal and communication skills then apply and join us at Preston Park Surgery.

Main duties of the job

Duties and Responsibilitiesinclude:

Duties:- Perform venipuncture to obtain blood samples for medical testing- Label vials accurately and maintain proper documentation of collected samples- Ensure patient identification and verify medical records for accuracy- Utilise aseptic techniques during specimen collection to prevent contamination- Handle specimens appropriately and transport them to the laboratory for analysis- Provide basic life support in case of adverse reactions during blood collection- Maintain a clean and organised work area in compliance with health and safety regulations

About us

We are a friendly, well established and successful GP practice located in the Preston Park area of Brighton within easy reach of the wonderful Sussex countryside.

You will be joining a supportive practice with a cohesive, stable and dynamic team and at the same time enjoy a genuine professional and personal work life balance.

We are:

A team of 8 GP partners, 2 Salaried GPs and an extended Clinical Team of 1 Nurse Practitioner, 4 Practice Nurses, 2 HCAs, 2 Clinical Pharmacists and a Pharmacy technician.

Patient list size of 12,550 patients and growing

Well Organised with strong admin and management support

System One clinical system

Close knit practice with regular social events.

Job responsibilities

Job Summary:

The Phlebotomist will assist the Practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care, work strictly in accordance with Practice protocols & guidelines.Duties and Responsibilities include:

The following are the core responsibilities ofthe Phlebotomist. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out othertasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffinglevels.

a.Obtainingpatient consent for the collection of a blood sample

b.Performingvenepuncture in accordance with practice protocols

c.Maintainingaccurate patient records on System One

d.Thecorrect labelling, packaging and storing of samples

e.Effectiveuse of the specimen log, resolving any discrepancies

f.Ensuringsamples are sent to the laboratory in a timely manner

g.Maintainingan effective liaison with the laboratory staff at Royal County Sussex, Brighton

h.Workingcollaboratively with the nursing team, seeking guidance when necessary forpatient related matters

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Must have phlebotomy experience

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.