Practice Phlebotomist

NHS; Melksham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading medical practice in Melksham seeks a dedicated Practice Phlebotomist for 16 hours per week, working collaboratively within a supportive healthcare team. Responsibilities include performing venepuncture and maintaining patient records. This role is crucial in delivering quality care and requires prior experience in healthcare and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

CQC good rating with outstanding features

Weekly staff running club

Bean-to-cup coffee and a new staff wellbeing room

Fantastic Christmas and Summer socials

Purpose built modern facilities with on-site staff parking

Qualifications

• Experience of working with the public and in a healthcare setting.
• Ability to record accurate clinical notes.
• Competent in venepuncture.

Responsibilities

• Obtaining patient consent for the collection of a blood sample.
• Performing venepuncture in accordance with practice protocols.
• Maintaining accurate patient records.

Skills

Venepuncture

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Education

Good standard of general education

Tools

Office

Outlook

Job description

We have avacancy for a Practice Phlebotomist working 16 hours per week, to be worked 2-3 days by negotiation.

Working under thedirection of the lead nurse and as part of the practice multidisciplinary team,you will be responsible for performing venepuncture, as requested by theclinical team, to the entitled patient population. In addition, thePhlebotomist will be expected to support the nursing team as required.

This is apivotal role in delivering high quality care to our patients. We are looking for a Phlebotomist with aknowledge of working within a general practice environment, to join oursupportive and friendly team.

Main duties of the job

Your core taskswill 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 (clinicalsystem 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 theRoyal United Hospital

Working collaboratively with the nursing team, seeking guidancewhen necessary for patient related matters

If this is therole for you, you will have:

Experienceof working with public and in a health care setting

Clinicalknowledge and skills for venepuncture and the ability to record accurateclinical notes

Ableto follow clinical policy and procedures

Acommitment to ongoing professional development

About us

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. We work 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.

At Spa Medical Centre we have

• CQC good rating with outstanding features
• Very high QOF achievement.
• Weekly staff running club
• Bean-to-cup coffee and a new staff wellbeing room
• Fantastic Christmas and Summer socials and wellbeing events through the year.
• Purpose built modern facilities with on-site staff parking
• Location in a rapidly growing area of North Wiltshire, with many affordable homes and excellent transport links by rail and the M4. Our staff enjoy short rural commutes from Chippenham, Bath and the surrounding villages.

Job responsibilities

The following are the coreresponsibilities of the Phlebotomist. There may be, on occasion, a requirementto carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workloadand staffing levels:

a.Obtaining patient consent for the collection of a blood sample

b.Performing venepuncture in accordance with practice protocols

c.Maintaining accurate patient records on TPP Systmone (clinicalsystem name).

d.The correct labelling, packaging and storing of samples.

e.Effective use of the specimen log, resolving any discrepancies

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

g.Maintaining an effective liaison with the laboratory staff at theRoyal United Hospital

h.Working collaboratively with the nursing team, seeking guidancewhen necessary for patient related matters

In addition to the primaryresponsibilities, the Phlebotomist may be requested to:

a.Participate in practice audit as directed by the Clinical Lead,Nursing

b.Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery andpatient care.

c.Support and participate in shared learning within the practice

d.Complete opening and closing procedures in accordance with theduty rota

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Good standard of general education

Experience

• Experience of working with the public
• Experience of working in a healthcare setting
• Experience of working in a primary care environment

Clinical Knowledge and Skills

• Venepuncture
• Ability to record accurate clinical notes
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Clear, polite telephone manner
• 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
• Competent in the use of Office and Outlook

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.