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Experienced Phlebotomist

The House Partnership

The closing date is 20 September 2024

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Job summary

We are looking to recruit an experienced and efficient Phlebotomist who is caring, motivated and committed to patient care to compliment our dedicated nursing team.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the other practice nurses and HCA to treat our patients, maintain systems including infection control to meet CQC requirements and influence and implement policy and change in the Practice.

Main duties of the job

As part of our nursing team you will be responsible for taking blood samples and providing general patient assistance.

You will work with other members of the team to ensure clinical areas meet a satisfactory infection control level and remain adequately stocked with consumables. Other duties as may be reasonably required from time to time as are consistent with the responsibility, training and scale of the post e.g. blood pressure checks, health checks.

This is a part-time position, 16 hours per week (can be flexible but ideally looking for four mornings 8:30-12:30) and salary is competitive, depending on experience, with access to NHS pension scheme.

About us

Greystone House Surgery is a modern friendly Practice in Redhill, representing one of the two sites which make up The House Partnership between Greystone House Surgery and The Moat House Surgery in Merstham.

We are a forward thinking, well organized training practice with a high reputation for quality and standards. We encourage and support the personal development of all our staff and are keen to ensure the right person joins our friendly team.

  • Ten Partners across the whole Partnership (5 based at Redhill)

  • Purpose built practice

  • GMS, 16,000 patients (29,000 across the two site Partnership)

  • Nurse Practitioners and Clinical Pharmacists

  • Training Practice for Registrars, Foundation Yr 2 GPs, Physician Associates, Medical students & Nurses

  • EMIS Web

  • Consistently high QOF achievement

  • Involvement with East Surrey Federation

Date posted

11 September 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A0455-24-0012

Job locations

Greystone House Practice

99 Station Road

Redhill

RH1 1EB


Job description

Job responsibilities

GREYSTONE HOUSE SURGERY

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:Phlebotomist

Grade:A/B according to experience

Accountable to:Practice Nurses, Nurse Practitioner, GP Principals, reporting to

the Practice Manager

JOB PURPOSE

To work as a member of the Primary Care Team providing a phlebotomy service at the Practice.

MAIN DUTIES

To obtain specimens of blood for pathology

To ensure all specimens are collected in the appropriate container /test tube pertinent to the test required

To ensure all specimens are correctly labelled and stored ready for collection

To be aware of the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of the patients, carers and their families, providing support, referring to senior team members as appropriate

To ensure patient confidentiality at all times, keep accurate and up to date records

To work within the policies and guidelines set out by East Surrey PCT and the Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC)

To undertake such other duties as may be required from time to time as are consistent with the responsibility and grade of the post. This may include some clerical duties e.g. ordering, photocopying and general administration

To organise ones daily work/appointments to ensure most effective use of time

To respect and understand the impact of beliefs and cultural identity

OTHER DUTIES

To undertake such duties as may be reasonably required from time to time as are consistent with the responsibility and scale of the post

To have responsibility for the health, safety and welfare of self and others in the working environment, to follow safe working practice and to comply at all times with the health and safety and other procedures

PERSON SPECIFICATION

A/B GRADE

CriteriaEssentialDesirable

QualificationsNo formal nursing qualifications but willing to undertake in house phlebotomy training and attain the required competency level to carry out job role

NVQ level 2 or 3

Relevant knowledge/ AwarenessAware of confidentiality, patients and carers right to choose

Good interpersonal skills

Good communication skills

IT skills

Experience6 months experience working within a nursing or residential home environment or home based care services

Skills/Abilities/ AptitudesAble to work independently following verbal or written instruction

Able to cannulate and obtain blood samples via peripheral veins/following in house training and assessment

Well organised approach to work

Ability to work as part of a team

Aware of own limitations

Able to follow instructions

Flexible approach to work

Job description

Job responsibilities

GREYSTONE HOUSE SURGERY

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:Phlebotomist

Grade:A/B according to experience

Accountable to:Practice Nurses, Nurse Practitioner, GP Principals, reporting to

the Practice Manager

JOB PURPOSE

To work as a member of the Primary Care Team providing a phlebotomy service at the Practice.

MAIN DUTIES

To obtain specimens of blood for pathology

To ensure all specimens are collected in the appropriate container /test tube pertinent to the test required

To ensure all specimens are correctly labelled and stored ready for collection

To be aware of the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of the patients, carers and their families, providing support, referring to senior team members as appropriate

To ensure patient confidentiality at all times, keep accurate and up to date records

To work within the policies and guidelines set out by East Surrey PCT and the Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC)

To undertake such other duties as may be required from time to time as are consistent with the responsibility and grade of the post. This may include some clerical duties e.g. ordering, photocopying and general administration

To organise ones daily work/appointments to ensure most effective use of time

To respect and understand the impact of beliefs and cultural identity

OTHER DUTIES

To undertake such duties as may be reasonably required from time to time as are consistent with the responsibility and scale of the post

To have responsibility for the health, safety and welfare of self and others in the working environment, to follow safe working practice and to comply at all times with the health and safety and other procedures

PERSON SPECIFICATION

A/B GRADE

CriteriaEssentialDesirable

QualificationsNo formal nursing qualifications but willing to undertake in house phlebotomy training and attain the required competency level to carry out job role

NVQ level 2 or 3

Relevant knowledge/ AwarenessAware of confidentiality, patients and carers right to choose

Good interpersonal skills

Good communication skills

IT skills

Experience6 months experience working within a nursing or residential home environment or home based care services

Skills/Abilities/ AptitudesAble to work independently following verbal or written instruction

Able to cannulate and obtain blood samples via peripheral veins/following in house training and assessment

Well organised approach to work

Ability to work as part of a team

Aware of own limitations

Able to follow instructions

Flexible approach to work

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Phlebotomy qualification

Desirable

  • NVQ Level 3

Experience

Desirable

  • Phlebotomy qualification
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Phlebotomy qualification

Desirable

  • NVQ Level 3

Experience

Desirable

  • Phlebotomy qualification

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

The House Partnership

Address

Greystone House Practice

99 Station Road

Redhill

RH1 1EB


Employer's website

https://www.greystonesurgery.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The House Partnership

Address

Greystone House Practice

99 Station Road

Redhill

RH1 1EB


Employer's website

https://www.greystonesurgery.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Rachel Lynch

rachel.lynch16@nhs.net

01737761201

Date posted

11 September 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A0455-24-0012

Job locations

Greystone House Practice

99 Station Road

Redhill

RH1 1EB


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