Phlebotomist - GP Surgery

The Methodist Church in Britain; Buxted; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Induction and mandatory training

Shared learning and development

Job summary

Buxted Medical Centre in East Sussex is looking for a Phlebotomist to join the primary care team. You will take blood from registered patients by venepuncture under the Lead Nurse, label and transport samples and work closely with the nursing and wider practice team.

You will need a relevant venepuncture qualification, a good general education, and be prepared to evidence training when requested. DBS check and occupational health requirements apply, with opportunities for training and

Qualifications

• Phlebotomist qualification required and evidence of it when requested.
• Good standard of general education.
• Evidence of relevant training or qualifications when requested.

Responsibilities

• Perform venepuncture safely and in line with practice protocols.
• Obtain patient consent before taking blood samples.
• Ensure samples are correctly labelled, packed, stored and sent to the laboratory promptly.
• Maintain accurate patient records on the clinical IT system and specimen log.
• Liaise with NHS Trust laboratory staff and work with the nursing team, seeking guidance when needed.
• Act as a chaperone when required.
• Support infection prevention and control, including clinical waste removal and sharps bin replacement.
• Follow safeguarding, clinical governance, confidentiality and information governance requirements.
• Support the administrative and wider practice team as needed.
• Complete opening and closing procedures in line with the duty rota.
• Take part in audits, quality improvement and shared learning.
• Complete mandatory training, induction and annual appraisal.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient interaction

Record keeping

IT systems

Chaperone

Safeguarding

Education

Relevant venepuncture qualification

General education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Job description

Phlebotomist role in the primary care team at Buxted Medical Centre, a general practice running three East Sussex surgeries. The post centres on taking blood from registered patients by venepuncture under the Lead Nurse, with consent, labelling, storage and onward transport of samples to the laboratory. Distinct features include chaperoning duties, opening and closing procedures on the duty rota, and close work with the nursing and wider practice team. A relevant venepuncture qualification is essential, and candidates must be prepared to evidence it.

What the job involves

• Perform venepuncture safely and in line with practice protocols, as requested by the clinical team
• Obtain patient consent before taking blood samples
• Ensure samples are correctly labelled, packaged and stored, and sent to the laboratory promptly
• Maintain accurate patient records on the clinical IT system and the specimen log, resolving discrepancies
• Liaise with NHS Trust laboratory staff and work with the nursing team, seeking guidance when needed
• Act as a chaperone when required
• Support infection prevention and control, including clinical waste removal and sharps bin replacement
• Follow safeguarding, clinical governance, confidentiality and information governance requirements
• Support the administrative and wider practice team as needed
• Complete opening and closing procedures in line with the duty rota
• Take part in audits, quality improvement and shared learning
• Complete mandatory training, induction and annual appraisal

What’s required

Qualifications

• Relevant venepuncture qualification
• Good standard of general education
• Evidence of relevant training or qualifications when requested

Experience

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

Skills & knowledge

• Perform venepuncture safely and competently
• Maintain accurate clinical records and use clinical IT systems
• Understand the importance of safeguarding adults and children
• Follow clinical protocols, policies and procedures
• Communicate well and respond sensitively to patient needs
• Work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Checks & eligibility

• Satisfactory DBS check
• Meets occupational health requirements for the role

Other

• Understand the limits of own scope of practice and seek guidance when necessary
• Show empathy, discretion and respect for people from different backgrounds
• Maintain patient confidentiality and follow information governance requirements

Nice to have

• Experience of working in a primary care or GP surgery environment
• Understanding of infection prevention and control measures
• Additional relevant clinical training or qualifications
• Understanding of clinical governance and the chaperone procedure
• Competent in Microsoft Office and Outlook
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Emotional resilience and the ability to work under pressure
• Commitment to ongoing professional development

What’s offered

• Annual leave in line with practice terms and conditions
• Induction, mandatory training and ongoing learning
• Shared learning and development