Job summary
Havering Health GP federation is seeking skilledPhlebotomist/HCAto
join us onbank worker basisto work in one of our GP hub sites
across Havering Primary Care. The successful candidate will be responsible
forcollecting blood samplessafely and efficiently, maintaining
accurate records, and providingexcellent patient care.
You will work in a supportive team environment, managing
patient appointments, and ensuring samples are collected and processed in line
with clinical protocols and quality standards.
Main duties of the job
- Performvenipuncture, capillary, and other blood collection proceduressafely and efficiently.
- Verify patient identity andmaintain accurate sample labeling and records.
- UseEMIS COMMUNITYsystems to manage appointments and queue flow.
- Ensure compliance withinfection control, health and safety, and data protection policies.
- Prepare, store, and transport samples to the laboratory following standard procedures.
- Provide reassurance and support to patients to ensure apositive experience.
- Collaborate with hub clinical and non-clinical staff, and practice teams to ensure smooth service delivery.
- Maintainphlebotomy equipmentand report any issues or shortages.
About us
Havering Health is a membership organisation, and our remit
is to deliver services on behalf of our Practices, PCNs and Partners. With
them, we share the responsibility for delivering high quality, patient-focused
services at scale for our communities.
Working in this way, we are able to maximise the opportunity
of delivering flexible care as close to our community as possible as well as
developing new services and responding to needs at speed and with impact.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Performvenipuncture, capillary, and other blood collection proceduressafely and efficiently.
- Verify patient identity andmaintain accurate sample labeling and records.
- UseEMIS COMMUNITYsystems to manage appointments and queue flow.
- Ensure compliance withinfection control, health and safety, and data protection policies.
- Prepare, store, and transport samples to the laboratory following standard procedures.
- Provide reassurance and support to patients to ensure apositive experience.
- Collaborate with hub clinical and non-clinical staff, and practice teams to ensure smooth service delivery.
- Maintainphlebotomy equipmentand report any issues or shortages.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Performvenipuncture, capillary, and other blood collection proceduressafely and efficiently.
- Verify patient identity andmaintain accurate sample labeling and records.
- UseEMIS COMMUNITYsystems to manage appointments and queue flow.
- Ensure compliance withinfection control, health and safety, and data protection policies.
- Prepare, store, and transport samples to the laboratory following standard procedures.
- Provide reassurance and support to patients to ensure apositive experience.
- Collaborate with hub clinical and non-clinical staff, and practice teams to ensure smooth service delivery.
- Maintainphlebotomy equipmentand report any issues or shortages.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 2 or 3 Phlebotomy Qualification or equivalent certification.
Knowledge and Skill
Essential
- Knowledge of infection control, health and safety procedures, and patient care standards.
- Ability to use EMIS community or similar appointment systems effectively.
- Excellent communication skills and professional bedside manner.
Experience
Desirable
- Previous experience as a phlebotomist in a NHS or GP practices preferred.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 2 or 3 Phlebotomy Qualification or equivalent certification.
Knowledge and Skill
Essential
- Knowledge of infection control, health and safety procedures, and patient care standards.
- Ability to use EMIS community or similar appointment systems effectively.
- Excellent communication skills and professional bedside manner.
Experience
Desirable
- Previous experience as a phlebotomist in a NHS or GP practices preferred.
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.
