Phlebotomist/Practice Assistant

NHS; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare practice in England is seeking a part-time Phlebotomist/Practice Assistant to join their multidisciplinary nursing team. Responsibilities include venepuncture, ECGs, and patient communication. Applicants should have relevant experience in primary care and possess a qualification in venepuncture. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently are necessary. Knowledge of SystmOne is desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience in venepuncture essential.
• Previous working experience in primary care or GP practice preferred.
• Knowledge of SystmOne desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the care of practice patients including venepuncture.
• Perform ECGs, blood pressure checks, and urinalysis.
• Act as a focal point of communication between patients and medical personnel.

Skills

Venepuncture experience

Blood pressure monitoring

Excellent communication skills

Effective time management

Ability to work as a team member

Education

Relevant qualification in venepuncture

Level 2 English and Maths (GCSE grade C or above)

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.