Phlebotomist

NHS; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established GP Practice in Cwmbran is seeking a Phlebotomist to join their dedicated nursing team. The role involves collecting and managing blood samples while ensuring excellent patient care. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience in healthcare, focusing on compassion and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Experience in a healthcare setting, ideally primary care.
• Ability to record accurate clinical notes.
• Respectful approach valuing patient dignity.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood samples and ensure proper handling and documentation.
• Work in accordance with practice guidelines with confidentiality.
• Encourage health promotion among patients.

Skills

Compassion

Confidentiality

Attention to Detail

Communication

Education

GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths

Qualification in Phlebotomy

Tools

Vision

EMIS

Job description

We are looking to expand our Nursing Team at the surgery. We currently have 3 Nurses and 3 Health Care Assistants at the practice and are open to a newly qualified or experienced Phlebotomist to join us to support and be part of our team.

Main duties of the job

Primary Responsibilities:

• Ensure patients are comfortable, relaxed, and fully consent to the collection of blood samples.
• Collect blood samples in accordance with established protocols and training.
• Store samples in appropriate containers and ensure timely dispatch to designated laboratories.
• Label all samples accurately and legibly to confirm patient identity.
• Verify patient identity against GP/Nurse requests and confirm with the patient when possible.
• Record the collection of blood samples in patient records, following practice procedures.
• Report any anomalies or issues to a senior member of staff.
• Notify the GP/Nurse of any significant patient concerns or observations.

About us

We are a well established GP Practice in Cwmbran of over 35 years. We have a patient population of nearly 16,000 patients over 2 sites.

There are 8 Partners, 3 Salaried GP's and we are a GP Training practice and are currently training 2 trainees and a GP Returner. We also have 2 Physician Associates that support their clinical colleagues.

We have 3 Nurses that specialise in Chronic Disease Care and also Wounds, with 3 Health Care Assistants who support the Nursing Team and have many years of experience.

Along with the Clinical Team, we have our wonderful Receptionists and Administrative Staff who are supported and managed by our Managing Partner, Assistant Practice Manager and Deputy Manager at our other site.

Job responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• Ensure patients are comfortable, relaxed, and fully consent to the collection of blood samples.
• Collect blood samples in accordance with established protocols and training.
• Store samples in appropriate containers and ensure timely dispatch to designated laboratories.
• Label all samples accurately and legibly to confirm patient identity.
• Verify patient identity against GP/Nurse requests and confirm with the patient when possible.
• Record the collection of blood samples in patient records, following practice procedures.
• Report any anomalies or issues to a senior member of staff.
• Notify the GP/Nurse of any significant patient concerns or observations.

Clinical Support Duties:

• Perform urinalysis and document results accurately.
• Deliver delegated care activities to named patients, as taught and agreed upon by clinical staff.

Equipment and Environment Management:

• Check clinical rooms regularly to ensure all equipment and supplies are in date and adequately stocked.
• Maintain and prepare clinical environments and equipment before, during, and after patient care.
• Check and replace sharps bins when full, ensuring they are sealed, labelled, and transferred to clinical waste as required.

Administrative and Support Responsibilities:

• Support orders to maintain adequate phlebotomy supplies to ensure continuous service provision.
• Support the administrative team by handling phlebotomy-related queries.
• Liaise effectively with GPs, nurses, and administrative staff to support seamless patient care.
• Assist with the collection and collation of data related to health and well-being needs.

Health Promotion:

• Encourage and support patients in improving their health and lifestyle through education and referral to appropriate services.
• Help raise awareness of health promotion within the practice and the wider community.

The post holder will be required to:

• Work in accordance with practice guidelines to assist the clinical team
• Maintaining confidentiality and check patient identification
• Liaise with clinicians with any concerns

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience of working in a healthcare setting, ideally within primary care;
• Ability to record accurate clinical notes;
• Consistently confidential, compassionate and respectful approach, placing a high value on the dignity of patients, relatives, carers and colleagues
• Experience of using Vision or EMIS software
• Experience of working in a GP Practice

Qualifications

• GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
• Qualification in phlebotomy or relevant 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.