Phlebotomist

Unsworth Group Practice

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Job summary

Working under the direct supervision of the Partners and strictly in accordance with specific Practice guidelines and protocols, 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 Nurse Practitioner, or for a Chronic Disease Review.

Main duties of the job

Collection of sample(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 Ensuring that samples are dispatched to the appropriate laboratories in a timely fashion. Conducting Health Checks for invited patients. Taking blood pressure readings.Visiting housebound patients for sample taking. Flexibility in hours to cover absence of colleagues

About us

Large friendly GP Practice, good working ethics, high QoF achievers practice Nurse team, Training packages.

Date posted

19 May 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A2569-23-0000

Job locations

Peter House Surgery

Captain Lees Road

Westhoughton, Bolton

BL5 3UB


Church Street

Blackrod

Bolton

BL6 5EQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Work within a great nursing team to engage with patient care. Please see attachment for full job description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Work within a great nursing team to engage with patient care. Please see attachment for full job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths

Desirable

  • Qualifications/Certificates in venepuncture essential.
  • A demonstrable commitment to professional development.
  • Competent in basic duties required for the post essential.
  • An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
  • Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense
  • Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities
  • Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team
  • Pleasant and articulate
  • Able to work under pressure
  • Able to work in a changing environment
  • Able to use own initiative

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of dealing with the public/patients essential
  • Competent in basic duties required for the post essential
  • Excellent communication skills essential

Desirable

  • Experience of SystmOne clinical system preferred, but training will be given
  • Experience of Microsoft Office software

Preferred criteria

Essential

  • Experience of dealing with the public/patients essential
  • Good communication skills with management and nursing team

Desirable

  • Flexibility of working hours/ able to work at the desired times
  • Experience of Primary Care
  • Car driver / clean licence
  • (Insurance to include for Business use)
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths

Desirable

  • Qualifications/Certificates in venepuncture essential.
  • A demonstrable commitment to professional development.
  • Competent in basic duties required for the post essential.
  • An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
  • Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense
  • Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities
  • Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team
  • Pleasant and articulate
  • Able to work under pressure
  • Able to work in a changing environment
  • Able to use own initiative

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of dealing with the public/patients essential
  • Competent in basic duties required for the post essential
  • Excellent communication skills essential

Desirable

  • Experience of SystmOne clinical system preferred, but training will be given
  • Experience of Microsoft Office software

Preferred criteria

Essential

  • Experience of dealing with the public/patients essential
  • Good communication skills with management and nursing team

Desirable

  • Flexibility of working hours/ able to work at the desired times
  • Experience of Primary Care
  • Car driver / clean licence
  • (Insurance to include for Business use)

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

Unsworth Group Practice

Address

Peter House Surgery

Captain Lees Road

Westhoughton, Bolton

BL5 3UB


Employer's website

https://www.unsworthgroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Unsworth Group Practice

Address

Peter House Surgery

Captain Lees Road

Westhoughton, Bolton

BL5 3UB


Employer's website

https://www.unsworthgroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Business & Governance Manager

Stephanie Moore

stephanie.moore6@nhs.net

01942812525

Date posted

19 May 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A2569-23-0000

Job locations

Peter House Surgery

Captain Lees Road

Westhoughton, Bolton

BL5 3UB


Church Street

Blackrod

Bolton

BL6 5EQ


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