Phlebotomist - part-time

Bridgnorth Medical Practice

Job summary

This is a new position.  The successful candidate will have experience of working as an independent phlebotomist in a Primary or Secondary Care environment

Main duties of the job

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

b. Perfoming venepunture in accordance with practice protocols

c. Maintaining accurate patient records on EMIS Web

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 Shropshire and Telford Hospitals (SaTH)

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

i. Cover for phlebotomy colleagues absence

About us

A training practice, so used to welcoming new members to the team.

Large practice of approximately 16,500 patients.

GPs, Urgent Care Practitioners, Nurses, HCAs, large Admin team.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the phlebotomist. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

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

b. Perfoming venepunture in accordance with practice protocols

c. Maintaining accurate patient records on EMIS Web

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 Shropshire and Telford Hospitals (SaTH)

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

i. Cover for phlebotomy colleagues absence

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualification in venepuncture
• Good level of general education, including Maths and English

Employer details

Employer name

Bridgnorth Medical Practice

Address

Northgate Health Centre

Northgate

Bridgnorth

Shropshire

WV16 4EN

Employer's website

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