Job summary
If youre an ambitious individual seeking meaningful work
and the opportunity to contribute to positive healthcare outcomes, consider
joining the Bartlett Group Practice workforce.
The role will encompass working across two sites in Ash Vale
and Frimley Green, working with a dynamic team of professionals. Bartlett Group
Practice is a training practice and welcomes the opportunity to evolve your
learning and grow within our practice team.
This role will be working within our existing nursing team,
seeing a variety of patients and delivering excellent care. The successful
applicant will ideally have experience of working in a primary care environment,
but this is not essential as training will be provided.
They will be an excellent communicator, work well under
pressure, be able to effectively manage their time, be flexible and be able to
work as part of a team as well as autonomously.
The successful applicant will ideally work full time Monday
to Friday; however, part time hours will be considered but these will include a
Monday and Friday.
Previous phlebotomy experience is helpful but not essential.
You will need to have excellent communication skills with a natural aptitude
for building relationships with patients and colleagues, empathy, and a
positive attitude.
Main duties of the job
The purpose of the post is to assist the GP and nursing team
in the delivery of a safe and high-quality primary care services for the
practice population.
The post holder will undertake delegated tasks and duties
under direct or indirect supervision.
The post holder will work within clear parameters and lines
of accountability after appropriate training and assessment of competencies.
The post holder will be responsible for performing
venepuncture to obtain blood samples from patients only as the result of a
direct referral from a GP or clinician, or as part of medication reviews.
About us
We are one GP practice working across two sites in Frimley
Green and Ash Vale, providing care for a population of around 29,000 patients.
Situated around the Surrey Hills, we are an ever-growing and evolving practice
looking to provide a great opportunity for a phlebotomist to join our friendly,
hardworking team.
We are the biggest practice in the Surrey Heath Primary Care
Network, and we are constantly evolving. We have a dynamic range of around 90
staff, which includes clinical and administrative staff.
We encourage learning and study in topics that you find
interesting and are welcome to taking on board new ideas and learnings.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
Professional
Work effectively as part of a team.
Work under direct or indirect supervision of a registered practitioner.
Work to agreed protocols and procedures.
Solve routine problems within the scope of the role and
competencies and escalate when required.
Must understand the concept of accountability and
responsibility and be confident to accept delegated responsibility for a
registered practitioner after necessary preparatory training.
Attend practice and group meetings within the practice.
Complete statutory training/updates and mandatory training
as specified by the practice.
Take responsibility for own development, learning and
performance and identify gaps in knowledge and skills.
Inform line manager/registered nurse or practice manager if
unable to perform any aspect of role competently.
Help support the development of other staff including
pre-registration nurses.
Clinical Role
Ensuring that the patient is as comfortable and relaxed as possible.
Checking patient identification against in accordance with
local policy.
Obtaining consent for the collection of a blood sample.
Adhering to chaperone policy.
Collection of samples(s) of blood in accordance with
training and local policies and procedures.
Accurate, legible labelling of all samples to confirm
patient identity, ensuring correct packaging.
Maintaining accurate patient records on the clinical system.
Ensuring all samples are stored in appropriate containers.
Recording collection of blood sample in patient record in
accordance with practice procedure.
Ensuring that samples are dispatched to the appropriate
laboratories in a timely fashion.
Ensuring that anomalies are reported to a senior member of
staff.
To undertake any other duties appropriate within the bounds
of their own competency and in discussion with their line manager, including
but not limited to:
To undertake infection prevention and control measures
within the Practice.
To assist with ordering of clinical stock and supplies for
the Practice as required.
To assist with monitoring and maintaining of medical
equipment and devices.
Communication
Communicate clearly with patients, carers and or relatives
about the reason for the investigation and ensure above are aware of how to
obtain their results.
Demonstrate excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written
communication skills.
Work collaboratively with all colleagues and outside
agencies.
Awareness of data protection issues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
Professional
Work effectively as part of a team.
Work under direct or indirect supervision of a registered practitioner.
Work to agreed protocols and procedures.
Solve routine problems within the scope of the role and
competencies and escalate when required.
Must understand the concept of accountability and
responsibility and be confident to accept delegated responsibility for a
registered practitioner after necessary preparatory training.
Attend practice and group meetings within the practice.
Complete statutory training/updates and mandatory training
as specified by the practice.
Take responsibility for own development, learning and
performance and identify gaps in knowledge and skills.
Inform line manager/registered nurse or practice manager if
unable to perform any aspect of role competently.
Help support the development of other staff including
pre-registration nurses.
Clinical Role
Ensuring that the patient is as comfortable and relaxed as possible.
Checking patient identification against in accordance with
local policy.
Obtaining consent for the collection of a blood sample.
Adhering to chaperone policy.
Collection of samples(s) of blood in accordance with
training and local policies and procedures.
Accurate, legible labelling of all samples to confirm
patient identity, ensuring correct packaging.
Maintaining accurate patient records on the clinical system.
Ensuring all samples are stored in appropriate containers.
Recording collection of blood sample in patient record in
accordance with practice procedure.
Ensuring that samples are dispatched to the appropriate
laboratories in a timely fashion.
Ensuring that anomalies are reported to a senior member of
staff.
To undertake any other duties appropriate within the bounds
of their own competency and in discussion with their line manager, including
but not limited to:
To undertake infection prevention and control measures
within the Practice.
To assist with ordering of clinical stock and supplies for
the Practice as required.
To assist with monitoring and maintaining of medical
equipment and devices.
Communication
Communicate clearly with patients, carers and or relatives
about the reason for the investigation and ensure above are aware of how to
obtain their results.
Demonstrate excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written
communication skills.
Work collaboratively with all colleagues and outside
agencies.
Awareness of data protection issues.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
- Maintenance of up-to-date knowledge and skills in relation to roles undertaken
- Understanding of Infection prevention and Control measures
- Understanding of effective team working
Desirable
- Qualified in Phlebotomy / venepuncture
Skills
Essential
- Good organisational skills.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to provide quality care.
- Basic IT skills.
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of infection prevention and control measures in clinical practice.
- Experience of working in primary care.
- Experience of working in a GP practice.
- Experience working with Emis.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
- Maintenance of up-to-date knowledge and skills in relation to roles undertaken
- Understanding of Infection prevention and Control measures
- Understanding of effective team working
Desirable
- Qualified in Phlebotomy / venepuncture
Skills
Essential
- Good organisational skills.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to provide quality care.
- Basic IT skills.
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of infection prevention and control measures in clinical practice.
- Experience of working in primary care.
- Experience of working in a GP practice.
- Experience working with Emis.
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.
