Phlebotomist

NHS; Tendring; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A medical practice in Essex is seeking an experienced phlebotomist to support the nursing team by collecting blood samples and ensuring patient comfort. Ideal candidates will have a Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care and skills in venepuncture. The role provides a supportive working environment and opportunities for professional development, catering to approximately 11,000 patients.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for training and professional development

Competitive salary based on experience

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 2 Diploma or equivalent qualification.
• Relevant clinical knowledge and skills in venepuncture.
• Experience in a healthcare setting, ideally within primary care.

Responsibilities

• Assist the clinical team in patient care delivery.
• Collect blood samples following guidelines and protocols.
• Report anomalies to senior staff.
• Liaise with administrative team.

Skills

Clinical knowledge in venepuncture

Effective communication

Problem-solving skills

Compassionate and respectful approach

Education

Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care

Job description

Old Road Surgery is looking to welcome an experienced and qualified phlebotomist into our busy practice, to support our nursing team.

If you are an experienced phlebotomist looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

• Working strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols to assist the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care;
• Collecting samples of blood in accordance with training and procedures, ensuring correct storage, labelling, recording and efficient dispatching of samples;
• Ensuring that the patient is as comfortable and relaxed as possible, and confirming their agreement to the collection of a blood sample;
• Checking patient identification against GP or nurse request, and confirming with the patient whenever possible;
• Ensuring that anomalies are reported to a senior member of staff;
• Notifying the GP of any significant patient issues;
• Liaising with and assisting members of the administrative team.

About us

Old Road Medical Practice is one of the largest surgeries in Clacton, Essex. We have been providing care and support to almost 11,000 patients within the Clacton, Jaywick and St Osyth, for over 40 years now.

This is an exciting time to join the practice, as we become more accessible to our patients, providing them with the care and support they need, at times to suit them.

We offer the following;

• Supportive, welcoming team environment
• Opportunities for training and professional development
• Competitive salary based on experience

Job responsibilities

Ifyou would like to find out more information about this role, please do nothesitate to get in contact with us.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care, or equivalent qualification or experience;
• Relevant qualification and clinical knowledge and skills in venepuncture.

Experience

• Experience of working in a healthcare setting, ideally within primary care;
• Ability to record accurate clinical notes;
• Consistently confidential, compassionate and respectful approach, placing a high value on the dignity of patients, relatives, carers and colleagues;
• Ability to communicate effectively, and to understand the needs of the patient;
• Strength in problem-solving, with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required;
• Flexibility and an adaptable approach;
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

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.