Phlebotomist/Practice Assistant

Whinfield Medical Practice; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A medical practice in Tees Valley is seeking a part-time Phlebotomist/Practice Assistant to join their nursing team. The role involves performing clinical duties such as blood pressure checks, venepuncture, and ECGs. Candidates must have experience in phlebotomy and good communication skills. The practice values team collaboration and offers a dynamic work environment, contributing to patient care of over 12,000 patients.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in primary care is highly desirable.
• Ability to record accurate clinical notes is essential.
• Must demonstrate good interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Phlebotomy and performing ECGs.
• Manage laboratory samples requested by GPs/Nurses.
• Assist in screening and investigatory procedures.

Skills

Experience in venepuncture

Excellent communication skills

Effective time management

Ability to work as a team member

Education

Level 2 English and Maths

Relevant qualification in venepuncture

Tools

SystmOne knowledge

Job description

Whinfield Medical Practice are looking for a part time Phlebotomist/Practice Assistant Assistant (30.5 hours) to join our patient focused and multi skilled nursing team:

Working Hours 30.5 hours per week worked over 4 days

The post holder is expected to contribute to Enhanced Access cover:

• Monday 8am - 4pm
• Tuesday 8am- 4pm
• Friday 8am - 4pm

Previous applicants need not re-apply

Previous working experience as a Phlebotomist is essential. Knowledge of SystmOne is desirable.

The ability to work independently and prioritise your workload is required. Good interpersonal communication and organisational skills are essential.

Main duties of the job

Clinical responsibilities

The successful applicant will be responsible for Phlebotomy, performing ECGs, Blood Pressure checks and urinalysis.

The ability to work independently and prioritise your workload is required. Good interpersonal communication and organisational skills are essential

About us

Whinfield Medical Practice is a 8 Doctor, 3 ANP, 2 GP trainee surgery .

We are a large busy practice within over 12000 patients and8 GPs .

Open 5 days per week with two early mornings

Job responsibilities

Job Summary:

• To assist medical personnel in the care of practice patients to include venepuncture, screening and investigatory procedures. The post will also include some administrative duties.
• act as a focal point of communication between patients, doctors, nurses and other members of the primary health care team

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Urinalysis
• ECGs
• Weight and height recording
• Chaperoning
• Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/Nurses
• Restocking/maintenance of equipment
• Restocking and maintenance of clinical areas and consulting rooms
• Record smoking status and brief intervention

Person Specification

Knowledge & Skills

• Experience in venepuncture.
• Blood pressure monitoring
• Ability to record accurate clinical notes.
• Excellent communication skills - written and oral.
• 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.
• Polite and confident.
• Flexible and cooperative.
• Motivated.
• High levels of integrity and loyalty.
• Ability to work under pressure and in stressful situations.
• Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient.

Experience

• Evidence of a relevant qualification in venepuncture.
• Level 2 English and Maths (equivalent to GCSE grade C or above).
• Experience of working in primary care
• Experience of working in a GP practice
• SystmOne Knowledge

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.