Job summary
Working within the practice clinical team the phlebotomist will be proficient in taking blood samples from patients, as required.
Main duties of the job
The phlebotomist will be responsible to the Practice Lead Nurse, but work under the direction of the nursing team depending on the rota of the day.
The phlebotomist will collect blood samples from patients in line with specific directions, practicing proper patient identification and labelling vials accurately.
The successful candidate must maintain high standards of infection control at all times when working with patients and equipment, keeping the phlebotomy room tidy at all times.
Expect to work with a large number of patients varying in age and health status and be mindful of patient welfare, reporting any safeguarding concerns to line manager.
About us
College Way Surgery is based in Taunton, offering Primary Care services to over 13,700 patients from our purpose built premises. The practice clinical team is made up of 11 GP Partners, 6 nurses, 2 HCAs and 2 Phlebotomists.
We work well as a team and provide a supportive and encouraging environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To collect blood samples from patients
- To be responsible to the Practice Lead Nurse but work under the direction of the Nursing Team depending on the rota of the day.
- Practice proper patient identification
- Label vials with patient names and dates
- Decipher the best method for drawing blood depending on the specific patient
- Expect to work with a large number of patients varying in age and health status.
- Be friendly, courteous and sympathetic when working with patients
- Keep the phlebotomy room well-organised at all times
- Practice infection control standards at all times when working with patients and equipment
- To be mindful of patient welfare and report any safeguarding concerns to line managers or the Practice Safeguarding Lead.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To collect blood samples from patients
- To be responsible to the Practice Lead Nurse but work under the direction of the Nursing Team depending on the rota of the day.
- Practice proper patient identification
- Label vials with patient names and dates
- Decipher the best method for drawing blood depending on the specific patient
- Expect to work with a large number of patients varying in age and health status.
- Be friendly, courteous and sympathetic when working with patients
- Keep the phlebotomy room well-organised at all times
- Practice infection control standards at all times when working with patients and equipment
- To be mindful of patient welfare and report any safeguarding concerns to line managers or the Practice Safeguarding Lead.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a nursing team
- Previous Phlebotomy experience
- Experience of dealing with vulnerable patients
Desirable
- Experience of working within a GP Practice
- Familiar with EMIS Web clinical system
Skills / Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to communicate well verbally
- Be a reliable and consistent worker
- Work well as part of a team
- Be flexible and willing to learn new skills
- An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality.
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE grade A-C in English and Maths.
- Computer literate.
- Basic typing skills.
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a nursing team
- Previous Phlebotomy experience
- Experience of dealing with vulnerable patients
Desirable
- Experience of working within a GP Practice
- Familiar with EMIS Web clinical system
Skills / Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to communicate well verbally
- Be a reliable and consistent worker
- Work well as part of a team
- Be flexible and willing to learn new skills
- An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality.
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE grade A-C in English and Maths.
- Computer literate.
- Basic typing skills.
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care.
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.