Phlebotomist

NHS Jobs; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs in Maidstone is seeking a Phlebotomist to assist clinicians by collecting blood samples safely and accurately to support diagnosis and treatment.

You will undertake intravenous blood collection, maintain meticulous patient records, and contribute to a supportive practice team in a NHS setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in intravenous extraction of blood samples.
• Ability to self-motivate, organise and prioritise workload.
• Excellent communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Undertake collection of pathological specimens, namely intravenous blood samples, as recorded in patient clinical records.
• Ensure accurate notes of all consultations are recorded in patient electronic records.
• Ensure accurate completion of documentation associated with patient health care.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Prioritisation

Job description

Job Title: Phlebotomist

Main Purpose of the post: To assist clinicians in the care of practice patients namely to undertake the collection of blood samples safely, efficiently and accurately to support the clinical diagnosis, treatment and monitoring.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Pathological specimens: Undertake the collection of pathological specimens namely intravenous blood samples as per instructions as recorded in the patient clinical records.

Administrative and professional qualifications:

Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the practice team.

• Ensure accurate notes of all consultations are recorded in the patient electronic records.
• Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care.

Special Requirements of the post:

• To have experience in intravenous extraction of blood samples.
• Ability to self-motivate, organise and prioritise workload.
• Excellent communications skills.