Phlebotomist

NHS Jobs; Chesham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs in Chesham is seeking a Phlebotomist to join our primary care team. You will check patient identity, verify fasting instructions, obtain consent for blood collection, and take venous blood following aseptic procedures to minimise discomfort.

You will maintain accurate EMIS records, label and store samples correctly, and ensure timely delivery to the laboratory. You will liaise with laboratory staff and work with the nursing team, seeking guidance when needed, and participate in audits

Responsibilities

• To check the identity of the patient, ensure that any special instructions have been followed (eg period of fasting) and to obtain patient consent for the collection of a blood sample
• To take venous blood in accordance with practice protocols, ensuring adherence to aseptic techniques and ensuring minimum pain and discomfort to the patient
• Maintaining accurate patient records on EMIS
• 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 laboratory staff at BHT
• Working collaboratively with the nursing team, seeking guidance when necessary for patient related matters
• In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Phlebotomist may be requested to:
• 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
• Complete opening and closing procedures in accordance with the duty rota

Job description

Key responsibilities

• To check the identity of the patient, ensure that any special instructions have been followed (eg period of fasting) and to obtain patient consent for the collection of a blood sample
• To take venous blood in accordance with practice protocols, ensuring adherence to aseptic techniques and ensuring minimum pain and discomfort to the patient
• Maintaining accurate patient records on EMIS
• 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 laboratory staff at BHT
• Working collaboratively with the nursing team, seeking guidance when necessary for patient related matters

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Phlebotomist may be requested to:

• 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
• Complete opening and closing procedures in accordance with the duty rota