Practice Phlebotomist

Hawthorn Medical Centre; Melksham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical centre in Melksham seeks a Practice Phlebotomist for a permanent position of 16 hours per week. The successful candidate will carry out venepuncture procedures, support the nursing team, and contribute to providing exceptional care in a collaborative practice environment. Benefits include training opportunities, annual leave, and a supportive work atmosphere.

Benefits

Training opportunities

25 Days annual leave

Birthday leave

Pension

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in venepuncture required.
• Experience in a healthcare setting essential.
• Ability to follow clinical policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Performing venepuncture as requested by the clinical team.
• Maintaining accurate patient records.
• Effective liaison with laboratory staff.

Skills

Communication

Clinical knowledge for venepuncture

Attention to detail

Education

Qualification in venepuncture

Job description

At the Spa Medical Centre, we aim to provide the highest quality of care to the people of Melksham, we are compassionate, friendly and professional. Working collaboratively with our patients to achieve the best health outcomes. The practice extends its ethos of caring to its staff and aspires to provide a nurturing and rewarding environment in which to work.

We have a vacancy for a Practice Phlebotomist working 16 hours per week, to be worked 2- 3 days by negotiation. This is a pivotal role in delivering high quality care to our patients.

Working under the direction of the lead nurse and as part of the practice multidisciplinary team, you will be responsible for performing venepuncture, as requested by the clinical team, to the entitled patient population. In addition, the Phlebotomist will be expected to support the nursing team on an as required basis.

We are looking for a Phlebotomist with a knowledge of working within a general practice environment, to join our supportive and friendly team.

Your core tasks will be:

· Obtaining patient consent for the collection of a blood sample

· Performing venepuncture in accordance with practice protocols

· Maintaining accurate patient records on TPP Systmone (clinical system name).

· The correct labelling, packaging and storing of samples.

· Effective use of the specimen log, resolving any discrepancies

· Ensuring samples are sent to the laboratory in a timely manner.

· Maintaining an effective liaison with the laboratory staff at the Royal United Hospital

· Working collaboratively with the nursing team, seeking guidance when necessary for patient related matters.

If this is the role for you, you will have:

· A relevant qualification in venepuncture

· Experience of working with public and in a health care setting

· Clinical knowledge and skills for venepuncture and the ability to record accurate clinical notes

· Able to follow clinical policy and procedures

· Excellent communication skills

· A commitment to ongoing professional development

We can offer you:

· A nurturing and rewarding environment to work in

· You will be supported by the Clinical Lead

· Training opportunities

· 25 Days annual leave

· Birthday leave

· Pension

Based at Spa Medical Centre, Melksham Wiltshire

Salary: £12.25 per hour

Hours: 16 per week

Contract: Permanent

For an information discussion about the job role please contact:

Sarah Rumsby – Clinical Lead Nursing on [e-mail]

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