Phlebotomist

Primary Care Careers

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Job summary

Dr A Sulakshana and Partners (Barton Surgery)is looking to welcome an experienced and qualified phlebotomist into our busy practice, to support our nursing team. The position is offered on a part-time basis for the following hours and days; Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 8.30am - 12.30pm.

Main duties of the job

  • Working strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols toassist the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care;
  • Collecting samples of blood in accordance with training and procedures, ensuring correct storage, labelling, recording and efficient dispatching of samples;
  • Ensuring that the patient is as comfortable and relaxed as possible, and confirming their agreement to the collection of a blood sample;
  • Checking patient identification against GP or nurse request, and confirming with the patient whenever possible;
  • Ensuring that anomalies are reported to a senior member of staff;
  • Notifying the GP of any significant patient issues;
  • Liaising with and assisting members of the administrative team.

About us

Our practice is well established covering the rural area of Barton-Le-Clay and surrounding villages. There is a branch surgery at Gooseberry Hill covering parts of northern Luton. The aim of the practice is to provide good family medicine in conditions conducive to matching the high expectations of our patients.

Date posted

11 December 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience - TBC

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

8611

Job locations

The Surgery

Hexton Road

Barton-Le-Clay

Beds

MK45 4TA


Job description

Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a healthcare setting, ideally within primary care.
  • Ability to record accurate clinical notes.
  • Consistently confidential, compassionate and respectful approach, placing a high value on the dignity of patients, relatives, carers and colleagues.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, and to understand the needs of the patient.
  • Strength in problem-solving, with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required.
  • Flexibility and an adaptable approach.
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

Essential

  • If you are an experienced phlebotomist looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.
  • You will have the following skills and qualifications:
  • Minimum of a Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care, or equivalent qualification or experience.
  • Relevant qualification and clinical knowledge and skills in venepuncture.
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a healthcare setting, ideally within primary care.
  • Ability to record accurate clinical notes.
  • Consistently confidential, compassionate and respectful approach, placing a high value on the dignity of patients, relatives, carers and colleagues.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, and to understand the needs of the patient.
  • Strength in problem-solving, with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required.
  • Flexibility and an adaptable approach.
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

Essential

  • If you are an experienced phlebotomist looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.
  • You will have the following skills and qualifications:
  • Minimum of a Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care, or equivalent qualification or experience.
  • Relevant qualification and clinical knowledge and skills in venepuncture.

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

Primary Care Careers

Address

The Surgery

Hexton Road

Barton-Le-Clay

Beds

MK45 4TA


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Primary Care Careers

Address

The Surgery

Hexton Road

Barton-Le-Clay

Beds

MK45 4TA


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

Dr A Sulakshana and Partners

enquiries@eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk

01206918760

Date posted

11 December 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience - TBC

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

8611

Job locations

The Surgery

Hexton Road

Barton-Le-Clay

Beds

MK45 4TA


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