Phlebotomist / HCA

Unsworth Group Practice; Bolton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization based in Bolton is seeking a skilled individual for performing venepuncture and conducting health checks. You will work closely with a nursing team and manage patient care. The ideal candidate will possess qualifications in venepuncture, effective communication skills, and the ability to work flexibly under pressure. This role involves visiting housebound patients and ensuring proper sample collection and dispatch. A background in primary care is preferred.

Qualifications

• GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths required.
• Qualifications/Certificates in venepuncture are essential.
• Commitment to professional development is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood samples and ensure proper labeling.
• Conduct health checks for invited patients.
• Visit housebound patients for sample taking.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Flexibility of working hours

Ability to work as part of a team

Competent in basic duties

Education

GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths

Qualifications/Certificates in venepuncture

Tools

SystmOne clinical system

Microsoft Office software

Job description

Working under the direct supervision of the Partners and strictly in accordance with specific Practice guidelines and protocols, the post-holder will be responsible for performing venepuncture to obtain blood samples from patients only as the result of a direct referral from a GP or Nurse Practitioner, or for a Chronic Disease Review.

Main duties of the job

Collection of sample(s) of blood in accordance with training and procedures. Ensuring samples are stored in appropriate containers,accurate, legible labelling of all samples to confirm patient identityChecking patient identification against GP/Nurse request and confirming with patient whenever possibleEnsuring that samples are dispatched to the appropriate laboratories in a timely fashion. Conducting Health Checks for invited patients. Taking blood pressure readings.Visiting housebound patients for sample taking.Flexibility in hours to cover absence of colleagues

About us

Large friendly GP Practice, good working ethics, high QoF achieverspractice Nurse team, Training packages.

Job responsibilities

Work within a great nursing team to engage with patient care.Please see attachment for full job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
• Qualifications/Certificates in venepuncture essential.
• A demonstrable commitment to professional development.
• Competent in basic duties required for the post essential.
• An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
• Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense
• Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities
• Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team
• Pleasant and articulate
• Able to work under pressure
• Able to work in a changing environment
• Able to use own initiative

Experience

• Experience of dealing with the public/patients essential
• Competent in basic duties required for the post essential
• Experience of SystmOne clinical system preferred, but training will be given
• Experience of Microsoft Office software

Preferred criteria

• Experience of dealing with the public/patients essential
• Good communication skills with management and nursing team
• Flexibility of working hours/ able to work at the desired times
• Experience of Primary Care
• (Insurance to include for Business use)

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.