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Castle Medical Centre

Phlebotomist

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Job summary

This is a clinical role working under the supervision of the practice nurse and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols; the Health Care Assistant will assist the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

Job Responsibilities may include:

  • BP monitoring
  • Phlebotomy
  • Weight monitoring
  • Restocking/maintenance of equipment
  • Restocking of clinical areas
  • Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care.
  • Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being
  • Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted
  • Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well-being
  • Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post.

About us

Castle Medical Centre is a well established practice looking to recruit a Phebotomist to join our friendly team. We provide care to 12,400 patients in Kenilworth, Warwickshire.

Details

Date posted

08 March 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£11.50 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A0939-24-0003

Job locations

22 Bertie Road

Kenilworth

Warwickshire

CV8 1JP


Job description

Job responsibilities

THE CASTLE MEDICAL CENTRE

Job Title: Phlebotomist

Main Purpose of Post: To provide phlebotomy service to practice population

Responsible To: Nurse Lead (Clinically)

Practice Managers (Administratively)

Main duties and responsibilities of the post

Phlebotomy Service

  • To run a daily phlebotomy service for all patients of the practice.

  1. Ensuring Health & Safety legislation is adhered to at all times
  2. Ensuring each sample is clearly labelled and sent to the Path lab in a timely manner
  3. Ensuring all relevant paperwork has been complete

  • To undertake domiciliary visits for housebound patients requiring INR monitoring.

Administrative duties

  • To maintain adequate stock levels in order to provide a phlebotomy service.
  • To ensure all patient information is entered accurately into computer system
  • Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care.
  • Ensure collection and maintenance of statistical information required for regular and ad hoc reports.

Special Requirements

  • The post holder must be qualified as a phlebotomist or willing to undertake the necessary training.
  • The post holder must ensure their Hep B immunity is at a satisfactory level and inform the Practice of this.
  • The post holder must liaise closely with the nurses/HCA on duty.
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a team
  • Ability to interact with patients and colleagues in a professional manner

Job description

Job responsibilities

THE CASTLE MEDICAL CENTRE

Job Title: Phlebotomist

Main Purpose of Post: To provide phlebotomy service to practice population

Responsible To: Nurse Lead (Clinically)

Practice Managers (Administratively)

Main duties and responsibilities of the post

Phlebotomy Service

  • To run a daily phlebotomy service for all patients of the practice.

  1. Ensuring Health & Safety legislation is adhered to at all times
  2. Ensuring each sample is clearly labelled and sent to the Path lab in a timely manner
  3. Ensuring all relevant paperwork has been complete

  • To undertake domiciliary visits for housebound patients requiring INR monitoring.

Administrative duties

  • To maintain adequate stock levels in order to provide a phlebotomy service.
  • To ensure all patient information is entered accurately into computer system
  • Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care.
  • Ensure collection and maintenance of statistical information required for regular and ad hoc reports.

Special Requirements

  • The post holder must be qualified as a phlebotomist or willing to undertake the necessary training.
  • The post holder must ensure their Hep B immunity is at a satisfactory level and inform the Practice of this.
  • The post holder must liaise closely with the nurses/HCA on duty.
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a team
  • Ability to interact with patients and colleagues in a professional manner

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience in General Practice

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ Level 3 (willing to work towards)
  • Trained phlebotomist

Skills/Knowledge/Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Skills and Knowledge
  • Effective verbal communication skills
  • Accurate written communication skills
  • Competent in use of Microsoft Windows
  • Able to read and implement instructions
  • To be able to work under direct supervision
  • Personal Qualities
  • Caring approach
  • Diplomatic and tactful
  • Flexibility
  • Good listener
  • Good initial impression
  • Willing to undertake professional development
  • Ability to work effectively in a team
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience in General Practice

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ Level 3 (willing to work towards)
  • Trained phlebotomist

Skills/Knowledge/Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Skills and Knowledge
  • Effective verbal communication skills
  • Accurate written communication skills
  • Competent in use of Microsoft Windows
  • Able to read and implement instructions
  • To be able to work under direct supervision
  • Personal Qualities
  • Caring approach
  • Diplomatic and tactful
  • Flexibility
  • Good listener
  • Good initial impression
  • Willing to undertake professional development
  • Ability to work effectively in a team

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

Castle Medical Centre

Address

22 Bertie Road

Kenilworth

Warwickshire

CV8 1JP


Employer's website

https://castlemedicalcentre.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Castle Medical Centre

Address

22 Bertie Road

Kenilworth

Warwickshire

CV8 1JP


Employer's website

https://castlemedicalcentre.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Practice Manager

Chloe Herbert

chloe.herbert@castlemc.nhs.uk

01926865898

Details

Date posted

08 March 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£11.50 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A0939-24-0003

Job locations

22 Bertie Road

Kenilworth

Warwickshire

CV8 1JP


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