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Phlebotomist

Valley Medical Centre

The closing date is 02 May 2025

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Job summary

We are looking for a skilled and compassionate Phlebotomist to join our dedicated medical team. If you have a passion for patient care, excellent attention to detail, and experience in drawing blood efficiently and safely, we want to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities:

Provide a venepuncture blood taking service for patients

Ensure proper patient identification and labelling of samples

Maintain a clean and safe work environment in line with IPC guidelines

Provide a calm and reassuring presence to patients

Handle specimens according to protocol for transportation to labs

What Were Looking For:

Certified Phlebotomist

Previous experience in a clinical or hospital setting preferred

Experience with INR monitoring clinics is desirable

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Commitment to upholding health and safety standards

About us

We are a GP practice based on the outskirts of Sheffield, with approximately 10,000 patients. We have 9 GPs, 1 Practice Nurse, 2 Healthcare assistants and a full supporting team of administrative and clerical staff. We also have various ARRS roles in practice such as clinical pharmacists, first contact physios, mental health practitioners etc.We offer a friendly and supportive work environment for all staff, with regular staff socials to maintain our great teamwork ethic at the practice.We offer ongoing training and development opportunities when required, and an employee assistance programme for all members of staff to access.

Date posted

22 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.47 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A3165-25-0001

Job locations

Valley Medical Centre

Johnson Street

Stocksbridge

Sheffield

S36 1BX


Job description

Job responsibilities

Primary key responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the Phlebotomist. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

Obtaining patient consent for the collection of a blood sample

Performing venepuncture in accordance with practice protocols

Maintaining accurate patient records on the clinical IT system

The correct labelling, packaging and storing of samples

Carrying out INR monitoring clinics

Effective use of the specimen log, resolving any discrepancies

Ensuring samples are sent to the laboratory in a timely manner

Maintaining an effective liaison with the NHS Trust laboratory staff

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

Secondary key responsibilities

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Phlebotomist may be requested to:

Participate in practice audit as directed by the audit lead

Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care

Support and participate in shared learning within the practice

Complete opening and closing procedures in accordance with the duty rota

Job description

Job responsibilities

Primary key responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the Phlebotomist. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

Obtaining patient consent for the collection of a blood sample

Performing venepuncture in accordance with practice protocols

Maintaining accurate patient records on the clinical IT system

The correct labelling, packaging and storing of samples

Carrying out INR monitoring clinics

Effective use of the specimen log, resolving any discrepancies

Ensuring samples are sent to the laboratory in a timely manner

Maintaining an effective liaison with the NHS Trust laboratory staff

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

Secondary key responsibilities

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Phlebotomist may be requested to:

Participate in practice audit as directed by the audit lead

Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care

Support and participate in shared learning within the practice

Complete opening and closing procedures in accordance with the duty rota

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working as a phlebotomist in a healthcare setting - essential
  • Relevant qualification in venepuncture - essential

Desirable

  • Experience of holding INR monitoring clinics - desirable
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working as a phlebotomist in a healthcare setting - essential
  • Relevant qualification in venepuncture - essential

Desirable

  • Experience of holding INR monitoring clinics - desirable

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

Valley Medical Centre

Address

Valley Medical Centre

Johnson Street

Stocksbridge

Sheffield

S36 1BX


Employer's website

https://www.valleymedicalcentre.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Valley Medical Centre

Address

Valley Medical Centre

Johnson Street

Stocksbridge

Sheffield

S36 1BX


Employer's website

https://www.valleymedicalcentre.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Lauren Wainwright

syicb-sheffield.valleymc@nhs.net

01143217510

Date posted

22 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.47 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A3165-25-0001

Job locations

Valley Medical Centre

Johnson Street

Stocksbridge

Sheffield

S36 1BX


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