Phlebotomist

Ling House Medical Centre; Long Lee; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local medical practice in Long Lee is looking for an experienced Phlebotomist to assist the nursing team in delivering effective blood collection. Candidates should have prior phlebotomy experience and familiarity with the SystmOne system. The position offers NHS Pension and up to 33 days of holiday entitlement depending on service length. Teamwork and communication skills are essential in this supportive practice environment.

Benefits

NHS Pension

Up to 33 days holiday entitlement

Qualifications

• Experience in taking blood samples.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Experience dealing with vulnerable patients.
• Prior experience working in primary healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Perform venepuncture to obtain blood samples.
• Ensure patient comfort during sample collection.
• Label and dispatch blood samples to laboratory.
• Record patient data accurately and comply with practice protocols.

Skills

Phlebotomy experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Experience with vulnerable patients

Education

GCSE grade A - C in English and Maths

Phlebotomy training

Safeguarding Training

Tools

SystmOne

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Phlebotomist to join our friendly, hardworking, caring, and supportive practice at Ling House Medical Centre.Phlebotomy experience is essential.

Further details of the post are available in the Job Description.

Ideally candidates should be familiar/have knowledge of the SystmOne computer system.

NHS Pension and up to 33 days holiday entitlement dependant on length of service within the NHS.

Main duties of the job

Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient careas directed by nursing staff and GPs

Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before,during and after patient care interventions

Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patientshealth and well-being when required

Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and howit can be promoted

Undertaking visits to housebound patient if required toassist in monitoring well being as and when required

To work with the Practice to ensure that the services weprovide to people are safe, effective, compassionate, of a high quality andmeet the Care Quality Commission standards.

About us

Ling House Medical Centre has a practice population of 20,100 patients, across two sites. We have 4 GP Partners, 7 Salaried GPs, 5 Practice Nurses, 5 Advanced Clinical Practitioners, 1 Nurse associate and 1 HCA and 2 Pharmacists as well as a full team of administrative staff.

Ling House Medical Centre is an equal opportunities employer, and will not discriminate on the grounds of disability, sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, or age.

We are a forward-thinking training practice for both GP Registrars and medical students with a supportive multi-disciplinary team including Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Clinical Pharmacists, Mental Health Support Worker, Practice Nurses, Social Prescribers, Physiosand HCA's.

We hold a strong, patient-centred ethos for our diverse patient demographic and are situated in a large town surrounded by the Yorkshire moors and near to the beautiful Yorkshire Dales.

Our practice is part of The Wharfedale, Airedale & Craven Alliance (WACA), a tightly knit federation of eight independent, innovative GP practices covering a population of 72,000 patients.

We are rooted in providing very high quality clinical care with the patient at the centre of our decision making.

We are very keen to speak to anyone who may be interested in this position.

Job responsibilities

LING HOUSE MEDICAL CENTRE

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Purpose: To assist the nursing team in the delivery ofeffective blood collection.

Responsible to: Clinically the Partners

Forall other areas the Practice Manager

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Job summary:

Working under the direct supervision of the practice nursesand strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, thephlebotomist will be responsible for performing venepuncture to obtain bloodsamples from patients.

Duties and Responsibilities.

Ensuring that the patient is as comfortable and relaxed aspossible and confirming their agreement to the collection of a blood sample.

The collection of samples, of blood in accordance withtraining and procedures

Ensuring samples are stored in appropriate containers.

Accurate, legible labelling of all samples to confirmpatient identity.

Checking patient identification against GP/nurse request andconfirming with patient whenever possible

Recording collection of blood sample in patient record inaccordance practice procedure

Ensuring that the blood samples are dispatched to thelaboratory in a timely fashion.

Notifying the GP/nurse of any significant patient issues

Liaising with and assisting members of the administrativeteam

Effectively manage own time, workloads, and resources

Team Building

Work effectively within the nursing team and alongside thereception/admin team and medical team

Standards

Report any clinical or environmental issues of concern andtake action to rectify these where appropriate.

Ensure a working knowledge and compliance with PracticePolicies and Procedures

Understand the importance and adhere to infection controlissues.

Keep clinical areas clean and free from clutter.

Information Technology

Input information into the clinical system followingtraining.

Demonstrate a working knowledge of the Practice Policy oninformation governance.

Communication:

The phlebotomist will recognise the importance of effectivecommunication within the team and will strive to:

Communicate effectively with other team members.

Communicate effectively with patients and carers.

Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods ofcommunication and respond accordingly.

Confidentiality:

While seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allowus to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and othermatters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff willrespect their privacy and act appropriately.

In the performance of the duties outlined in this JobDescription, the post-holder may have access to confidential informationrelating to patients and their carers, Practice staff and other healthcareworkers. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictlyconfidential.

Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, otherhealthcare workers may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordancewith the Practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and theprotection of personal and sensitive data.

Personal/Professional Development:

The phlebotomist will participate in any training programmeimplemented by the Practice as part of this employment, such training toinclude:

Mandatory training such as basic life support and firetraining

Taking responsibility for own development, learning andperformance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who areundertaking similar work.

This job description is not exhaustive and may be adjustedperiodically after review and consultation.

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience in taking bloods
• Working as part of a team
• Dealing with vulnerable patients
• Experience of working with SystmOne
• Experience of working in primary care

Qualifications

• GCSE grade A - C in English and Maths
• Phlebotomy trained
• Safeguarding Training

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.