Oakridge Park Medical Centre

Phlebotomist

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Job summary

Previous applicants need not apply.

Oakridge Park is recruiting for a phlebotomist to work 25 hours per week on a fix term contract for the period of 3 months with the possibility to move to permanent.

Core hours:

  • Monday - 7am 12noon
  • Tuesday - 8am 13.00pm
  • Wednesday - 7am 12noon
  • Thursday - 8am 13.00pm
  • Friday - 7am 12noon

Please only apply if you are available for the above working hours.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

  • Collection of samples(s) of blood in accordance with training and procedures
  • Ensuring samples are stored in appropriate containers
  • Accurate, legible labelling of all samples to confirm patient identity
  • Checking patient identification against GP/nurse request and confirming with patient whenever possible
  • 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
  • Notifying the GP/nurse of any significant patient issues
  • Liaising with and assisting members of the administrative team
  • Conduct ECG's as requested by clinical members of staff

About us

About Us

The Practice provides GP services to the expanding areas of Northern Milton Keynes. There are now three partners, and a large multi-disciplinary team of other professionals and support staff. All are committed to providing patients with a high quality and personal service.

The surgery

The building has been designed to provide a pleasant and welcoming environment, and it is equipped to very high standards. There is a large free car park. Please Park considerately to allow maximum use.

The area nearest the surgery entrance is reserved for disabled patients. For patients who are disabled there is easy access, and all consulting rooms are on the ground floor

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

  • Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
  • 20 days holiday annual leave excluding bank holidays
  • An extensive range of learning and development opportunities

Details

Date posted

27 February 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.21 an hour

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

3 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A2195-25-0005

Job locations

30 Texel Close

Oakridge Park

Milton Keynes

MK14 6GL


Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder must work as part of a team, can organise and prioritise their own workload on a day-to-day basis, and observe strict rules about confidentiality at all times. They must also know the limits of their own capabilities and seek direction from a Practice nurse, GP, or Practice Manager. Working under the supervision of practice nursing team and strictly in accordance with specific practice or national guidelines and protocols, the Phlebotomist will be responsible for performing venepuncture to obtain blood samples from patients only as the result of a direct referral from a GP or nurse practitioner,

Main duties of the job

  • To collect blood samples from patients through venepuncture as requested by clinicians and other appropriately authorised doctors and health professionals.
  • To collect blood samples safely with due respect to the dignity of patients, and the needs of other clinical services.
  • To ensure blood samples are collected in appropriate containers, labelled correctly, and prepared and dispatched to relevant laboratory sections in a timely and correct manner.
  • To contribute to the provision of an efficient, high-quality service and ensure that proficiency and competence and personal and professional standards of that group are maintained.
  • To conduct ECGs when requested by a clinical member of staff

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder must work as part of a team, can organise and prioritise their own workload on a day-to-day basis, and observe strict rules about confidentiality at all times. They must also know the limits of their own capabilities and seek direction from a Practice nurse, GP, or Practice Manager. Working under the supervision of practice nursing team and strictly in accordance with specific practice or national guidelines and protocols, the Phlebotomist will be responsible for performing venepuncture to obtain blood samples from patients only as the result of a direct referral from a GP or nurse practitioner,

Main duties of the job

  • To collect blood samples from patients through venepuncture as requested by clinicians and other appropriately authorised doctors and health professionals.
  • To collect blood samples safely with due respect to the dignity of patients, and the needs of other clinical services.
  • To ensure blood samples are collected in appropriate containers, labelled correctly, and prepared and dispatched to relevant laboratory sections in a timely and correct manner.
  • To contribute to the provision of an efficient, high-quality service and ensure that proficiency and competence and personal and professional standards of that group are maintained.
  • To conduct ECGs when requested by a clinical member of staff

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified Phlebotomist
  • GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in General Practice
  • Trained and Certified Phlebotomist
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified Phlebotomist
  • GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in General Practice
  • Trained and Certified Phlebotomist

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

Oakridge Park Medical Centre

Address

30 Texel Close

Oakridge Park

Milton Keynes

MK14 6GL


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Oakridge Park Medical Centre

Address

30 Texel Close

Oakridge Park

Milton Keynes

MK14 6GL


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Business and Practice Manager

Anna Childs

anna.childs2@nhs.net

01908221180

Details

Date posted

27 February 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.21 an hour

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

3 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A2195-25-0005

Job locations

30 Texel Close

Oakridge Park

Milton Keynes

MK14 6GL


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