Caterham Valley Medical Practice

Phlebotomist/HCA

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Job summary

We are looking for a reliable, friendly person to join our team as a phlebotomist to provide 14-16 hours per week maternity cover on a 12 month contract. An experienced Phlebotomist with experience of using EMIS web is desirable, but not essential as clinical system training will be will be given. HCAs with phlebotomy and other clinical skills are also welcome to apply.

Recruitment will be through CV and interview. Please state in your application why you would like to work in Caterham Valley Medical Practice. Employment will be dependent on pre-employment checks including at least two references, completion of right to work checks and completion of a medical questionnaire prior to start date.

Main duties of the job

Working under the direct supervision of the Senior Practice Nurse 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.

About us

Caterham Valley Medical Practice is a friendly, well-established and community facing practice in the heart of Caterham, Surrey. We look after 10300 patients in a busy practice with excellent patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Details

Date posted

13 May 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A4185-24-0000

Job locations

Eothen House

Eothen Close

Caterham

Surrey

CR3 6JU


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Ensuring that the patient is as comfortable and relaxed as possible and confirming their agreement to the collection of a blood sample
  • Collection of sample(s)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

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Ensuring that the patient is as comfortable and relaxed as possible and confirming their agreement to the collection of a blood sample
  • Collection of sample(s)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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Relevant qualification in venepuncture
  • Good standard of general education

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a primary care environment
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Relevant qualification in venepuncture
  • Good standard of general education

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a primary care environment

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

Caterham Valley Medical Practice

Address

Eothen House

Eothen Close

Caterham

Surrey

CR3 6JU


Employer's website

https://caterhamvalleymedicalpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Caterham Valley Medical Practice

Address

Eothen House

Eothen Close

Caterham

Surrey

CR3 6JU


Employer's website

https://caterhamvalleymedicalpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Caroline Towers

caroline.towers@nhs.net

01883347811

Details

Date posted

13 May 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A4185-24-0000

Job locations

Eothen House

Eothen Close

Caterham

Surrey

CR3 6JU


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