Phlebotomist
Job Description
Job summary
We are looking for 2 part-time qualified phlebotomists to join our dedicated nursing team. Ideally we would be offering 15 hours per post which will be worked over 5 days (Monday to Friday).
We are looking for important phlebotomist skills such as presence of mind, people skills and attention to detail. You must have a recognised qualification in phlebotomy and have knowledge of venepuncture techniques. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting patient care by performing safe and efficent blood collection procedures.
Main duties of the job
- Ensuring that the patient is comfortable and as relaxed as possible, confirming their agreement and understanding to the collection of a blood sample.
- Checking patient identification against the GP/Nurse/other health professional request and confirming this with the patient.
- Accurate collection and labelling of the blood samples to reduce the risk of rejected samples and incorrect patient details.
- Ensuring samples are collected and dispatched in a timely manner to the correct laboratories.
- Working within the practice infection control processes/procedures. to ensure a clean and safe environment.
- Recording collection of blood samples in the patients' electronic medical records
- Ordering of stock and equipment to ensure adequate supplies.
- Liaising with the nursing team and alerting them to any concerns.
- Undertake administrative duties as required of the role.
- To conduct ECG's (where appropriately trained) as requested by the clinical team.
- To undertake urinalysis (where appropriately trained) as requested by the clinical team.
- To attend in-house clinical meeting and Protected Learning Events (PLT) where advised.
About us
Darwen Healthink is a well-established 4 GP partner training practice located in a modern, purpose-built building providing services to approximately 15,000 patients.
The building features on-site parking ensuring convenient access to both staff and visitors. There is easy access to the local motorways links, offering excellent connectivity for commuting.
The practice is committed to the well-being of the staff. This is reflected in our funded social events throughout the year, including team building days, Christmas parties and our in-house monthly buffets. We believe in fostering a positive, supportive, and inclusive environment where our staff feel valued and appreciated. We also offer enrolment into the NHS Pension Scheme and uniform is provided.
Job responsibilities
The post holder must work as part of a team, can organise and prioritise their own work load on a day-to-day basis, and always observe strict riles about confidentiality. Clinically they must also know their limits of their own capabilities and seek direction from a Pratcie Nurse or Managing Partner. Working under the supervision of practice nursing team and strictly in accordance with specific practice or national guidelines and protocols, the Phlebotomist will be responsible for performing venepuncture to obtain blood samples from patients only as the result of a direct referral form a GP, Nurse Practitioner, or annual recall.
Main Job Duties
- To collect samples from patients through venepuncture as requested by clinicians and other appropriately authorised doctors and health professionals.
- To collect blood samples safely with due respect to the dignity of patients, and the needs of other clinical services.
- To ensure blood samples are collected in appropriate containers, labelled correctly, and prepared and dispatched to relevant laboratory sections in a timely and correct manner
- To contribute to provisions of an effective, high-quality service and ensure that proficiency and competence, personal and professional standards of that group are maintained
- Undertake administrative duties as required of the position
- Undertake ECG's and urinalysis when requested by by clinicians and other appropriately authorised doctors and health professionals.
- Participate in practice learning events and clinical meetings
- Duties may be varied from time to time under the direction of the Managing Partner and Practice Manager dependent on current and evolving practice workload and staffing levels.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Phlebotomist
- Good standard of general education
- GCSE grade C/4 or above in English and Maths
- Excellent communication skills
Desirable
- Qualified in undertaking ECG's
- Qualified in urinalysis
- Experience of working on EMIS web clinical system (although training will be provided to the right candidate)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a clinical setting
- Experience of working with the general public/patients
Desirable
- Experience of working in a GP Practice
- Experience of working with EMIS Web clinical system (although training will be provided to the correct candidate)
- Experience of performing ECG's (although training will be provided to the correct candidate)
- Experience of urinalysis (although training will be provided to the correct candidate)
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
Darwen Healthlink
Address
Darwen Health Centre
James Street West
Darwen
Lancashire
BB3 1PY
