Phlebotomist

Riverbank Medical Centre; England; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Riverbank Medical Centre is seeking an experienced phlebotomist to join our busy nursing team. You will run booked phlebotomy clinics, delivering a safe, efficient blood-taking service with excellent venepuncture skills.

Hours are Tue, Thu, Fri, 5 hours per day between 8:00 and 14:30, with flexibility. Previous GP/NHS phlebotomy experience is essential, and you will work independently within your competence.

Qualifications

• Previous practical phlebotomy experience is essential.
• Evidence of competent venepuncture and safe blood-taking practice.

Responsibilities

• Undertake venepuncture for patients attending booked clinics.
• Confidently manage routine blood tests and patients with difficult venous access.
• Correctly identify patients and ensure blood samples are accurately labelled and handled.
• Follow infection prevention and control procedures.
• Support anxious patients and provide a calm, reassuring service.
• Work independently while supporting the wider nursing and reception teams.
• Maintain safe, efficient and well organised clinics.

Skills

Phlebotomy experience

Independent worker

Venepuncture skills

Education

Recognised phlebotomy training or equivalent

Tools

SystmOne

ICE

Job description

Riverbank Medical Centre is looking for a friendly, reliable and experienced Phlebotomist to join our busy nursing team.

We need someone who can hit the ground running, work confidently and independently, and provide a safe, efficient and caring blood-taking service.

You will be running booked phlebotomy clinics, so excellent venepuncture skills, accuracy and the ability to keep clinics running smoothly are essential.

The days will be Tuesday, Thursday and Friday , 5 hours per day between 8am and 2.30pm - we can be flexible within these hours.

Main duties of the job

Undertake venepuncture for patients attending booked clinics.

Confidently manage routine blood tests and patients with difficult venous access.

Correctly identify patients and ensure blood samples are accurately labelled and handled.

Follow infection prevention and control procedures.

Support anxious patients and provide a calm, reassuring service.

Work independently while supporting the wider nursing and reception teams.

Maintain safe, efficient and well organised clinics.

About us

Riverbank Medical Centre is a busy GP practice providing care to approximately 12800 patients.

Our established multidisciplinary team includes GPs, nurses, pharmacy team, healthcare assistants and administrative colleagues.

We are committed to delivering safe, high-quality patient care and are looking for someone who takes pride in providing a friendly, reliable and professional service.

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will provide a safe, efficient and patient-focused blood-taking service, managing booked clinics and working independently within their level of competence.

Previous practical phlebotomy experience is essential.

Key responsibilities

Undertake routine venipuncture for adult patients attending booked appointments.

Confirm patient identity, obtain consent and ensure the correct blood tests are undertaken.

Accurately label, handle, prepare and store blood samples in accordance with laboratory requirements.

Ensure samples are correctly matched to ICE or other blood test requests.

Manage appointment-based clinics safely and efficiently.

Support anxious patients and those with difficult venous access.

Recognise complications such as fainting or adverse reactions and respond appropriately.

Maintain clean, safe clinical areas and follow infection prevention and control procedures.

Dispose of sharps and clinical waste safely.

Maintain accurate clinical records using SystmOne.

Monitor and maintain phlebotomy equipment and clinical supplies.

Report incidents, errors and concerns promptly.

Work collaboratively with the nursing, reception and administrative teams.

Maintain patient confidentiality and follow practice policies and procedures.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Experienced Phlebotomist
• Recognised phlebotomy training or equivalent practical training with evidence of competence in venepuncture.
• Evidence of safe blood-taking practice.
• Additional healthcare-related qualifications or training.
• Training in infection prevention and control.

Experience

• Experience taking blood independently in a clinical setting.
• Experience working with patients with difficult venous access.
• Knowledge of correct specimen identification, labelling and handling.
• Experience following infection prevention and control procedures.
• Ability to manage a busy appointment-based workload accurately and efficiently.
• Excellent patient communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confident supporting anxious or nervous patients.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Previous GP practice or NHS phlebotomy experience.
• Experience using SystmOne.
• Experience using ICE or other electronic blood request systems.

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.