Phlebotomist - GP Practice - Part Time - 16 to 18 hours a week

Integrated Care System; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable healthcare provider in Eastbourne is seeking a part-time Phlebotomist to join their multidisciplinary team. The role involves performing venepuncture and supporting the nursing team in a modern GP practice. Ideal candidates should have prior experience in healthcare, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to work under pressure. Benefits include NHS pension scheme enrollment and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Enrolment to the NHS Pension Scheme

Free access for all staff and their family to our Health and Wellbeing support programme

Personal and professional development opportunities

Friendly, supportive team

Qualifications

• Experience of working with the general public.
• Experience of working in a healthcare setting.
• Experience of working in primary care.

Responsibilities

• Performing venepuncture in accordance with practice protocols.
• Obtaining patient consent for the collection of blood samples.
• Ensuring samples are sent to the laboratory in a timely manner.

Skills

Venepuncture

Ability to record accurate clinical notes

Clear, polite telephone manner

Effective time management

Good interpersonal skills

Competent in the use of Office and Outlook

Education

Good standard of general education

Job description

Phlebotomist - GP Practice - Part Time - 16 to 18 hours a week

Working as part of the practicemultidisciplinary team, the post-holder will be responsible for performingvenepuncture, as requested by the clinical team, to the entitled patientpopulation.

In addition, the phlebotomist will beexpected to support the nursing team and GPs on an as required basis

Main duties of the job

The following arethe core responsibilities of the phlebotomist. There may be on occasion, arequirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors suchas workload and staffing levels:

Obtainingpatient consent for the collection of blood samples

Performingvenepuncture in accordance with practice protocols

Thecorrect labelling, packaging and storing of samples

Effectiveuse of the specimen log, resolving any discrepancies

Ensuringsamples are sent to the laboratory in a timely manner

Maintainingan effective liaison with the laboratory staff

Workingcollaboratively with the nursing team, seeking guidance when necessary forpatient related matters

Secondary Responsibilities

In addition tothe primary responsibilities, the phlebotomist may be requested to:

Participatein practice audit as directed by the audit lead

Supportand participate in shared learning within the practice

About us

About Victoria Medical Centre

We are now settled into our ultra-modern purpose-built premises post-merger - built in 2021. We are a training practice for Foundation doctors and GP trainees, with 30,000 patients, 33 consulting rooms, 2 operating suites and a private suite. We also have a training academy, daily training huddles, clinical meetings, an active PCN. A branch surgery and separate open access mental health hub in the Foundry, both located in the towns main shopping centre.

Our aim is to improve accessibility to healthcare, working with a variety of Health Care professionals within VMC and our Primary Care Network. If you would like to work in a modern GP Practice, enjoy working with technology and keen to improve the future of Healthcare, this is the role for you.

Benefits of working at Victoria Medical Centre:

• Enrolment to the NHS Pension Scheme
• Management support
• Free access for all staff and their family to our Health and Wellbeing support programme
• Personal and professional development opportunities
• Open, caring and positive culture
• Friendly, supportive team

Job responsibilities

Full job description available upon request - main duties of the Phlebotomist position are detailed above.

Person Specification

Clinical knowledge and skills

• Venepuncture
• Ability to record accurate clinical notes

Experience

• Experience of working with the general public
• Experience of working in a healthcare setting
• Experience of working in primary care

Qualifications

• Good standard of general education

Skills

• Clear, polite telephone manner
• Effective time management (planning and organising)
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
• Competent in the use of Office and Outlook

Personal Qualities

• Polite and confident
• Flexible and cooperative
• Motivated
• Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
• High levels of integrity and loyalty
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
• Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations
• Able to communicate effectively and understand the needs of the patient
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort

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.