Phlebotomist

Invicta Health CIC; Kingsnorth; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning and Development opportunities

Progression opportunities

Competitive annual leave

Incremental pay progression

Approved blue light card provider

Salary Sacrifice Schemes

Car Lease Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Invicta Health CIC is seeking a part-time phlebotomist (20 hours per week) to collect blood samples on referral from GPs and clinicians. The role covers three sites: Martello Health Centre, Church Lane Surgery and Orchard House Surgery.

Responsibilities include obtaining consent, proper labeling, accurate patient identification, and timely dispatch of samples to laboratories. Compliance with infection control and practice policies is essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified in Phlebotomy.
• Functional skills in English and Maths.
• Good General Education.

Responsibilities

• Perform venepuncture to obtain blood samples as directed by GP, Nurse Practitioner or clinician.
• Collect blood samples across three sites: Martello Health Centre, Church Lane Surgery and Orchard House Surgery.
• Ensure patient comfort, obtain consent and label samples accurately.
• Check patient identity against GP/nurse requests and confirm with the patient.
• Record collection details in patient records and dispatch to laboratories promptly.
• Report anomalies to senior staff and notify the GP/nurse of issues.
• Maintain cold chain by checking fridge temperatures and storing samples correctly.
• Assist administrative team and adhere to practice policies and infection control requirements.

Skills

Interpersonal & communication skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Independent working

Adaptability

Education

Qualified in Phlebotomy

Functional English & Maths skills

General education

Job description

This is a part time role, of 20 hours per week, working strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the post-holder will be responsible for performing venepuncture to obtain blood samples from patients only as the result of a direct referral from a GP, Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Pharmacist, Practice Nurse & qualified clinicians.

This role will be worked across 3 surgery sites:Martello Health Centre, Church Lane Surgery and Orchard House Surgery.

Main duties of the job

Ensuring that the patient is as comfortable and relaxed as possible and confirming their consent to the collection of a blood sample

Collection of sample(s)s of blood in accordance with training and procedures Ensuring samples are stored in appropriate containers

Accurate, legible labelling of all samples to confirm patient identity

Checking patient identification against GP/nurse request and confirming with patient whenever possible

Recording collection of blood sample in patient record in accordance with practice procedure Ensuring that samples are dispatched to the appropriate laboratories in a timely fashion.

Ensuring that anomalies are reported to a senior member of staff Notifying the GP/nurse of any significant patient issues

Liaising with and assisting members of the administrative team

Report any clinical or environmental issues of concern and take action to rectify these where appropriate

Ensure a working knowledge and compliance with Practice Policies and Procedures Check and record fridge temperatures to maintain the cold chain

Check and re-stock GP rooms regularly

Understand the importance and adhere to infection control issues Keep clinical areas clean and free from clutter.

About us

Invicta Health is a non-profit company, with a passion for primary care. We have a wide range of services such as hub-based GPs services, GP surgeries, services in Urgent Care Centres and A&E, a Community Primary Care mental health service, GP staff training service and the list is growing all the time.

We are formed by a federation of General Practitioners working in Canterbury and South Kent Coast areas of East Kent. Our aim is to provide local, high quality services for local people by collaborating with other established organisations in the health and social care community.

What perks can we offer you?

• Learning and Development opportunities
• Progression opportunities
• Competitive annual leave entitlement
• Incremental pay progression
• Approved blue light card provider
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes
• Car Lease Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

Job responsibilities

Ensuring that the patient is as comfortable and relaxed as possible and confirming their consent to the collection of a blood sample

Collection of sample(s)s of blood in accordance with training and procedures Ensuring samples are stored in appropriate containers

Accurate, legible labelling of all samples to confirm patient identity

Checking patient identification against GP/nurse request and confirming with patient whenever possible

Recording collection of blood sample in patient record in accordance with practice procedure Ensuring that samples are dispatched to the appropriate laboratories in a timely fashion.

Ensuring that anomalies are reported to a senior member of staff Notifying the GP/nurse of any significant patient issues

Liaising with and assisting members of the administrative team

Report any clinical or environmental issues of concern and take action to rectify these where appropriate

Ensure a working knowledge and compliance with Practice Policies and Procedures Check and record fridge temperatures to maintain the cold chain

Check and re-stock GP rooms regularly

Understand the importance and adhere to infection control issues Keep clinical areas clean and free from clutter.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Good General Education.
• Functional skills in English and Maths
• Qualified in Phlebotomy

Experience

• Ability to provide quality care.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Good organisational skills
• Good team working skills.
• Ability to work independently following verbal or written instructions.
• Adaptable to change.

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.