Phlebotomist
Job Description
Job summary
Part time Role 16hrs per week, to assist in the assessment, treatment care for patients presenting in the practice. Undertake venepuncture and NHS Healthchecks, Participate in Influenza and covid programmes. Meet the needs of patients presenting as appropriate to level of competency Measuring and recording blood pressure, pulse rate and rhythm, height and weight, body mass index,
Ensure clinical area and clinical treatment rooms are clean and well stocked.
Main duties of the job
Clinical skills
Competent in taking BP readings and Venepunture.
Skilled in undertaking NHS Health checks, and capturing patient information.
Personal Qualities
Excellent interpersonal skills
Works calmly and methodically under pressure
Treats patients and colleagues with dignity, respect and equality
Flexible, reliable and responsive to change
Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines
Uses initiative and common sense when appropriate
Organised, methodical and structured when working
Excellent communicator
Shows diplomacy, fairness and empathy with patients and colleagues
Team player with the ability to work alone when required
Main duties of the job
Main Duties of phlebotomist
- Undertaking venepuncture
- Completing NHS Health checks
- Taking part in mass vaccination clinics under supervision.
About us
Overview of your organisation
We are a large practice with almost 20,000 patients, 90 staff and 4 operational sites within Alnwick and the surrounding areas.
There may be opportunities to develop, knowledge and Skills.
Any training required time to attend training courses will be given.
What can we offer!
Excellent benefits, NHS Pension Scheme, enhancements, additional Annual Leave allowance, generous maternity, paternity and sickness leave.
What do we expect?
- We are looking for a candidate who is reliable, hardworking and keen to develop.
- A sound understanding of the importance of working to a detailed and high standard
- Clear understanding of the job description and practice expectations
Job responsibilities
Undertake record and follow guidelines for the tasks for which you have received appropriate training.
Measuring and recording blood pressure, pulse rate and rhythm, height and weight, body mass index
Perform Venepuncture.
Complete NHS Healthchecks.
Prepare and maintain environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions.
Ensure clinical area and clinical treatment rooms are clean and well stocked.
Take part in Mass Vaccination Clinics for both flu and Covid under supervision
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English and Maths at Grade C or above
Desirable
- Qualified in Phlebotomy.
- Immunisation Training complete
- Previous experience in Primary Care
Experience
Essential
- Experience working within a team
Desirable
- Experience in Primary Care.
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Alnwick Medical Group
Address
Infirmary Drive
Alnwick
Northumberland
NE66 2NL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.alnwickmedicalgroup.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
