Phlebotomist/HCA

NHS; Brighton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable GP practice in Brighton is looking for a dedicated Phlebotomist/HCA to join their team, providing vital phlebotomy services and assisting the nursing staff. This role offers flexible hours, emphasizing teamwork and patient care, ensuring a supportive work environment for medical professionals.

Qualifications

• Must have previous phlebotomy experience.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Obtaining consent from patients to perform venepuncture.
• Collection of samples as per phlebotomy protocol.
• Clear communication with the wider practice team.

Skills

Good communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Time management

Ability to work as part of a team

Clinical IT systems usage

Education

Previous phlebotomy experience

Previous primary care working environment

Job description

We are seeking a Phlebotomist/HCA to join our nursing team for 25-30 hours per week. Salary: £12.21 -£13 ph

Monday Friday (Flexible hours considered)

Working under the supervision of the Lead Nurse you will strictly adhere to specific Practice guidance and protocols to provide Phlebotomy services to our patients. Dependent on previous experience and skills further clinical support for the nursing team may also be required (examples are shown with a * below).

Main duties of the job

Clinical responsibilities:

Obtaining consent from patient to perform venepuncture.

Confirmation of patient details.

Collection of samples as per phlebotomy protocol

To dispose of sharps as per infection control guidance

Ensure samples are labelled correctly and stored appropriately to minimise rejected samples

Clear and concise recording of procedures in practice notes

Adhere to all infection control guidance

Ensuring any concerns or anomalies are reported to a senior member of staff

Clear communication with wider practice team

Check and rotate stock where needed

Stay up to date with protocols and guidance

Performing and recording Urine dipstick tests

Recording height and weight checks in patient records

Health promotion

Flu and pneumonia immunisation under PSD training can be provided

Non-clinical Responsibilities:

Stock checks and ordering

Stocking clinical rooms

About us

Mile Oak Medical Centre is a busy GP Practice based in Mile Oak, Portslade providing quality healthcare to approx. 8700 patients.

We are a training practice, have 5 GP Partners and 6 Salaried GPs and are part of the West Hove PCN.

We have a team of 35, working across clinical, administrative and managerial functions and offer friendly and supportive workplace.

We welcome informal visits to the Practice ahead of you submitting your application - please contact Lisa Winney Practice Manager, if you wish to arrange this.

Job responsibilities

Our Practice Team are looking for a can-do person who have the desire to make a difference to the lives of the patients in our community. This is a varied and challenging role and you will be working alongside a freindly and supportive team.

If you are caring, dedicated, reliable and person focused, then this could be the job for you!

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Must have previous phlebotomy experience
• Previous Primary care working environment

Experience

• Good communication skills written and oral Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to work in a busy environment.
• Ability to work well as part of a team and confident to work independently.
• Good time management.
• Able to work within comfort level and know when to ask for help.
• Able to organise and prioritise workload.
• Use of clinical IT systems.
• Understanding of Information Governance.
• Previous primary care working environment

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.