Eastwood Primary Care Centre

Phlebotomist

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Job summary

Are you passionate about patient care and looking for a place where your skills make a difference? Join our team as a phlebotomist and become part of a friendly, supportive work environment where, as a valued member of our healthcare family, your dedication will put patients at ease, while you enjoy a work place that values and supports you.

Main duties of the job

In this vital role, you will be the comforting face patients see when they're anxious about blood tests. Your skill will ensure that each procedure is carried out smoothly and safely, recorded and processed accurately, and the patient has a positive experience.

About us

Eastwood Primary Centre serves 18700 patients in its semi-rural locality. Our supportive and friendly team includes GPs, Pharmacists, Nurses, Healthcare Assistants and Phlebotomists. These are all supported by a large robust administration team. We are high QoF achievers and currently have an outstanding CQC rating. We are a busy practice keen to deliver the best possible health service to our patients.

Details

Date posted

24 September 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£22,900 to £23,450 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A2321-24-0009

Job locations

Church Walk

Eastwood

Nottingham

NG16 3BH


Church Street Medical Centre

Church Street

Eastwood

Nottingham

NG16 3BS


Job description

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the phlebotomist. Obtaining patient consent for the collection of

a blood sample

b. Performing venepuncture in accordance with practice protocols

c. Maintaining accurate patient records on System Oned. 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 NUH

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the phlebotomist. Obtaining patient consent for the collection of

a blood sample

b. Performing venepuncture in accordance with practice protocols

c. Maintaining accurate patient records on System Oned. 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 NUH

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Relevant qualification in venepuncture.
  • Good general standard of education.

Desirable

  • A full clean driving licence (to accommodate any home visits)

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with the general public.
  • Experience of working in a healthcare setting.
  • I.T. literate.

Desirable

  • Experience of working in primary care.
  • Experience of working with clinical I.T. systems.

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills (written &oral)
  • Clear polite manner
  • Effective time management (planning & organising)
  • Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Ability to follow clinical policy
  • Flexible and co-operative.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Relevant qualification in venepuncture.
  • Good general standard of education.

Desirable

  • A full clean driving licence (to accommodate any home visits)

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with the general public.
  • Experience of working in a healthcare setting.
  • I.T. literate.

Desirable

  • Experience of working in primary care.
  • Experience of working with clinical I.T. systems.

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills (written &oral)
  • Clear polite manner
  • Effective time management (planning & organising)
  • Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Ability to follow clinical policy
  • Flexible and co-operative.

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

Eastwood Primary Care Centre

Address

Church Walk

Eastwood

Nottingham

NG16 3BH


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Eastwood Primary Care Centre

Address

Church Walk

Eastwood

Nottingham

NG16 3BH


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Manager

Sarah Petter

sarah.petter@nhs.net

01773304700

Details

Date posted

24 September 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£22,900 to £23,450 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A2321-24-0009

Job locations

Church Walk

Eastwood

Nottingham

NG16 3BH


Church Street Medical Centre

Church Street

Eastwood

Nottingham

NG16 3BS


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