Phlebotomist/Health Care Assistant

Pavilion Surgery; Brighton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A busy healthcare practice in Brighton is seeking an experienced phlebotomist to join their friendly team. This role focuses on running in-house phlebotomy clinics, ensuring high-quality patient care. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and a keen interest in patient care. There are opportunities for progression to a Healthcare Assistant role. Experience in general practice is desirable but not essential.

Qualifications

• Current experience of working in an independent role.
• Experience of dealing with the public/patients.
• Experience of using clinical systems.
• Experience of working in Primary Care.

Responsibilities

• Perform venepuncture to collect blood samples from patients.
• Ensure accurate labelling and handling of specimens.
• Record and manage data using clinical systems.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and uphold infection control standards.
• Provide reassurance to patients during procedures.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Confidence when dealing with patients

Basic skills as a Health Care Assistant

Education

NVQ in health and social care (or similar)

Trained in phlebotomy

Tools

EMIS clinical system

Job description

We are looking for an experienced, reliable and caring phlebotomist to join our busy, friendly Practice. The candidate must be confident when dealing with patients and have excellent communication skills.

Whilst this position is predominantly open to experienced phlebotomists, there will be an opportunity for progression to the role of a Healthcare Assistant with full training and support for the right candidate.

Candidates who have some basic skills as a Health Care Assistant will also be considered but initially the majority of your working hours will be focused on running phlebotomy clinics.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about patient care and keen to develop their skills in a healthcare setting. Experience in General Practice is desirable but not essential.

As a phlebotomist you will interact directly with patients, process samples efficiently, providing high quality care in line with the Practice policies and protocols. You will work under the direction and support of the lead nurse.

Salary Range- £13.00 to £15.00ph depending on experience

Main duties of the job

Perform venepuncture to collect blood samples from patients

Ensure accurate labelling and handling of specimens

Record and manage data using clinical systems

Maintain patient confidentiality and uphold infection control standards

Provide reassurance to patients during procedures

About us

Pavilion is an established, busy Practice based in the City centre of Brighton. We are a friendly and supportive team who are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. We have 10,200 patients with an extensive team of -

• 6 GP Partners
• 3 Practice Nurses
• 2 secretaries
• A well established team of reception/administrators.

Job responsibilities

The main component of this role is full responsibility to run our in-house phlebotomy service.

Please see attached job description for full details.

Person Specification

Experience

• Current experience of working in an independent role
• Experience of dealing with the public/patients
• Experience of using clinical systems
• Experience of working in Primary Care
• Experience of using EMIS clinical system

Qualifications

• Trained in phlebotomy
• NVQ in health and social care (or similar)

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.