Phlebotomist

NHS; Leicester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Un centre médical dynamique à Leicester recherche un phlebotomiste. Ce poste offre des horaires flexibles, entre 15 et 24 heures par semaine, et inclut des responsabilités telles que la prise de sang et le soutien à l'équipe soignante. Nous accueillons les candidatures avec ou sans expérience en pratique GP.

Benefits

Environnement d'équipe accueillant et solidaire

Opportunités de développement professionnel continu

Qualifications

• Expérience de travail avec le grand public.
• Capacité à enregistrer des notes cliniques précises.
• Expérience en milieu de soins de santé et en pratique GP.

Responsibilities

• Effectuer des prises de sang conformément aux protocoles de pratique.
• Obtenir le consentement des patients pour la collecte d'échantillons.
• Maintenir des dossiers précis au système IT clinique.

Skills

Communication

Venepuncture

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Good standard of general education

Job description

We are looking to welcome a phlebotomist to join our dynamicand supportive team at Humberstone Medical Centre. This vacancy is for 15 to 24 hoursper week. We welcomeapplicants with or without GP surgery experience. If you have the right skillsand qualities, we can provide on-going support to develop professionally.

Main duties of the job

Working under the direction of the lead nurse and as part of thepractice multidisciplinary team, the post holder will be responsible forperforming venepuncture, as requested by the clinical team, to the entitledpatient population.

In addition, the Phlebotomistwill be expected to support the nursing team on an as required basis.

About us

Humberstone Medical Centre is a thriving and innovativepractice providing care in the Northeast area of Leicester to 12,000 patients. Weare a friendly and experienced team who work collaboratively across clinicaland administrative roles.

We have a commitment to high quality evidence-based carewith a strong ethos of providing and enabling training and support to all ourstaff, both clinical and administrative.

We are a large and friendly team including 5 GP Partners, 3Salaried Drs, 2 Pharmacists, 1 Pharmacy technician ,3 Nurses, 2 HCAs, an FCP, aSocial Prescriber, care coordinators and administrators.

We are a teaching practice and take GP Registrars andMedical students on rotation.

We are part of Salutem Primary Care Network and take a leadrole in it with the previous and current Clinical Director both being partnersin the practice. Salutem PCN has an excellent reputation for collaborativeworking in multiple projects and seeking to maintain high standards of patientcare in all 5 practices within it.

What we offer

A supportive and welcoming team environment.

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the Phlebotomist. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks, this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels

Obtaining patient consent for the collection of a blood sample

Performing venepuncture in accordance with practice protocols

Maintaining accurate patient records on the clinical IT system

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 NHS Trust laboratory staff

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Good standard of general education

Experience

• Experience of working with the general public
• Experience of working in a healthcare setting
• Venepuncture
• Ability to record accurate clinical notes on Systmone/EMIS
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Clear, polite telephone manner
• Effective time management (planning and organising)
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
• Flexible and cooperative
• Experience of working in primary care
• Experience of working in a GP practice

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.

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