Phlebotomist

NHS; Watnall; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education opportunities

Multi-disciplinary team

Flexible working

Free parking

Staff events

Blue Light Card

Job summary

PICS is seeking a phlebotomist to join a busy GP practice environment, delivering a professional venepuncture service. You will record patient data accurately, label and transport samples promptly, and work with GPs and nurses to maintain high standards of patient care.

The role offers development opportunities within a supportive team and exposure to audits and continuous improvement initiatives in community health services.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in venepuncture
• Good standard of education including English and Mathematics (or equivalent)
• Experience in General Practice or public-facing care is desirable

Responsibilities

• Deliver a professional phlebotomy service with patient consent and venepuncture.
• Record and label specimens, manage samples to laboratories within timescales.
• Work with clinicians and practice staff to support service delivery and audits.
• Maintain accurate patient records on clinical systems.
• Assist in multi-disciplinary team to promote high standards of patient care.
• Participate in practice audits and local improvement initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

IT literacy

Phlebotomy experience

Education

Venepuncture qualification

English and Mathematics

Tools

SystmOne

Job description

We are looking for a phlebotomist to join our team within a busy GP practice environment. This patient-facing role is integral to supporting the diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of patients by delivering a safe, efficient and high-quality blood collection service. You will work with a broad range of patients and collaborate closely with GPs, nurses and the wider practice team to ensure excellent standards of care. As part of the wider PICS team, you will benefit from a supportive working environment, opportunities for ongoing professional development and the chance to make a meaningful difference to patient outcomes every day.

Main duties of the job

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Deliver a professional phlebotomy service by obtaining patient consent, performing venepuncture safely and adhering to clinical protocols while providing an excellent patient experience.

Accurately record patient information, label and manage specimens, resolve discrepancies and ensure samples are processed and transported to laboratories within required timescales.

Work collaboratively with clinicians and practice colleagues to support service delivery, contribute to audits and continuous improvement initiatives, and promote high standards of patient care.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Relevant qualification in venepuncture and a good standard of education, including English and Mathematics (or equivalent).

Experience working within a General Practice setting and providing care or services directly to members of the public.

Excellent communication, organisational and IT skills, with the ability to maintain accurate clinical records and work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

About us

PICS is the employer for this role. We collaborate with patients and partners to design and deliver clinically robust health and social care solution through Community Services, Out of Hospital Services, GP Practices, and Primary Care Networks. Find out more about us: http://picsnhs.org.uk/.

Benefits of working for PICS

We offer a comprehensive package which includes:

• Alternative government-based scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Competitive leave entitlement that includes maternity, paternity and adoption leave, study leave allowance, and sickness provisions
• Access to education and training opportunities, depending on your role (CPPE Pharmacy, NHS England Roadmap for First Contact Practitioners, apprenticeship schemes, support professional development)
• Working in a multi-disciplinary team with support from a wide variety of professionals
• A flexible approach to a work-life balance
• Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Access to Blue Light Card scheme
• All staff events and conferences
• Free parking across many sites
• Personalised induction into the company and job role

Job responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Core 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 SystmOne clinical 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

Working collaboratively with the nursing team, seeking guidance when necessary for patient related matters

Secondary Responsibilities

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

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.