Phlebotomist

PartnersHealth; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly multidisciplinary team

Training and supervision

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Village Health Group is seeking a part-time phlebotomist to join our busy sit-and-wait GP surgery team in Nottinghamshire. You will perform venepuncture, ensure patient safety and maintain accurate records.

You should be trained in venepuncture, able to reassure patients, and work with Practice Nurses and GPs. Training in SystmOne/ICE is desirable; full training will be provided.

Hours are 22.5 per week over five days, with occasional travel to East Leake or Keyworth as service needs dictate.

Qualifications

• Trained and competent venepuncture, with a caring and reassuring approach.
• Able to reassure anxious patients and maintain calm in a busy clinic.
• IT literate with accurate record-keeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, efficient phlebotomy service in busy sit-and-wait clinics.
• Confirm patient identity and obtain informed consent before collection of samples.
• Perform venepuncture following protocols and within assessed competence.
• Label, package, store and dispatch samples to the laboratory.
• Maintain accurate specimen logs and liaise with laboratory staff.

Skills

Venepuncture training

Patient-centered care

Team collaboration

Communication with patients

SystmOne

ICE

Tools

SystmOne

ICE

Job description

Village Health Group is looking for anenthusiastic, caring and motivated Phlebotomist to join our friendly andsupportive primary care team, delivering a busy sit-and-wait blood-takingservice.

This role suits someone with venepuncturetraining and demonstrated competence who can work accurately and efficientlywhile providing compassionate, patient-centred care. GP surgery experience isdesirable, but we welcome applicants with phlebotomy experience gained in otherhealthcare settings.

About the role

You will work closely with our PracticeNurses, HCAs, GPs and wider team, helping maintain an effective flow throughthe clinic without compromising patient safety or attention to detail.

Confirm patient identity, checkthe requested blood tests and obtain informed consent before collectingsamples.

Perform venepuncture safely,following practice protocols and working within assessed competence.

Reassure anxious patients andrecognise when a patient becomes unwell, seeking clinical assistance promptly.

Check that the correct samplesare collected for all relevant requests; clarify missing, duplicate or unclearrequests with the appropriate team member rather than guessing.

Label, package, store andprocess samples accurately and arrange timely dispatch to the laboratory.

Main duties of the job

You will also maintain accurate records and specimen logs, liaise with laboratory staff and keep the clinical area clean, safe and stocked. Experience of SystmOne and ICE is desirable; training in our systems and procedures will be provided.

Hours and location

Part time, 22.5 hours per week, worked overfive days, 08:3013:00.

A full UK driving licence and access tosuitable transport are required, as you may be required to work at either EastLeake or Keyworth according to service needs.

About you

Trained and competent invenepuncture, with a caring and reassuring approach.

Able to remain calm, organisedand accurate in a busy sit-and-wait clinic.

Confident communicating withpatients, colleagues and the wider multidisciplinary team.

IT literate, with accuraterecord-keeping skills and attention to detail.

Able to work within yourcompetence, recognise concerns and seek support promptly.

Committed to confidentiality,patient dignity, infection prevention and safeguarding.

Reliable, flexible and willingto maintain and develop your skills.

About Village Health Group

Village Health Group is a large GMSpractice caring for approximately 28,000 patients across Rushcliffe, SouthNottinghamshire. We formed in April 2020 following the merger of East LeakeMedical Group and Keyworth Medical Practice, both previously rated Outstandingby the CQC.

About us

We operate across four sites: East Leake, Keyworth, Ruddington and Sutton Bonington. Our multidisciplinary team includes GPs, Nurse Practitioners, Practice Nurses, Healthcare Assistants, Clinical Pharmacists, First Contact Physiotherapists, Social Prescribing Link Workers and Care Coordinators. We are supported by local community nursing and therapy teams.

We use SystmOne and are part of the PartnersHealth GP Federation and Rushcliffe Primary Care Network.

What we can offer

• A friendly and supportive multidisciplinaryteam
• appropriate training and supervision
• ongoing professional developmentand the opportunity to contribute to the development of our phlebotomy service.

Right to work and pre employment checks

Village Health Group is unable to offersponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the appropriate right towork in the UK.

Appointment is subject to appropriatepre-employment checks, which may include satisfactory references, DBS clearanceand verification of qualifications and right to work.

Further information

For further information or an informaldiscussion, please contact Rowena Bloodworth at [e-mail] see the Job Description and Person Specification for full rolerequirements.

Job responsibilities

Phlebotomist job description

Job title: PhlebotomistReports to: Lead Practice Nurse / Nurse Manager / Practice ManagerAccountable to: GP PartnersHours: 22.5 hours per week over five days, 08:3013:00Location: East Leake and Keyworth

Job summary

Job description

Job responsibilities

Phlebotomist job description

Village Health Group

Job title: PhlebotomistReports to: Lead Practice Nurse / Nurse Manager / Practice ManagerAccountable to: GP PartnersHours: 22.5 hours per week over five days, 08:3013:00Location: East Leake and Keyworth

Job summary

Provide a safe, efficient and compassionatephlebotomy service within busy sit-and-wait clinics in a GP surgery. Work underthe direction of the practice nursing team, within assessed competence andpractice protocols. Support effective patient flow while maintaining accurateidentification, consent, sample collection and documentation.

Phlebotomy and patient care

Confirm patient identity, checkthe requested blood tests and obtain informed consent before collectingsamples.

Perform venepuncture safely,following practice protocols and working within assessed competence.

Reassure anxious patients andrecognise when a patient becomes unwell, seeking clinical assistance promptly.

Check that the correct samplesare collected for all relevant requests; clarify missing, duplicate or unclearrequests with the appropriate team member rather than guessing.

Explain the procedure clearly,respect a patients decision to decline and document or escal

Follow practice procedures fordifficult or unsuccessful blood collection, seeking support and documenting theoutcome.

Recognise and promptly escalat...??

Managing the sit and wait service

Work with reception and thenursing team to maintain an orderly clinic and communicate delaysappropriately.

Identify patients who may needadditional support or clinical review and alert the appropriate clinician.

Maintain safe working standardsduring busy periods and elevate workload or capacity concerns promptly.

Samples and clinical records

Check electronic and printedrequests, including ICE where used, and clarify discrepancies with the relevantclinician or team member before collection.

Check Quality and OutcomesFramework (QOF) alerts and identify any additional blood tests due. Add theseto the request in accordance with agreed practice protocols and delegatedauthority, seeking clinical confirmation where required, so that samples can becollected during the same visit and unnecessary repeat visits are avoided.

Collect the correct sampletypes and label samples at the point of collection in accordance with practiceand laboratory procedures.

Package, store and processsamples safely, meeting laboratory handling requirements and collection times.

Maintain specimen logs andensure samples are ready for timely dispatch; investigate or elevate missingsamples and other discrepancies.

Take responsibility forreceiving, checking and processing microbiology samples, including performingurine dipstick testing where appropriately trained, recording results andescalating findings to the relevant clinician.