Phlebotomist

Job summary

Newport Pagnell Medical Centre is looking to welcome an experienced and qualified phlebotomist into our busy practice to cover a maternity contract for between 6-12 months. This position is offered on a part-time basis for 22 hours per week to work mornings. Supporting the lead nurse, the post-holder will be responsible for performing key tasks.

Main duties of the job

• Ensuring that the patient is as comfortable and relaxed as possible and confirming their agreement to the collection of a blood sample
• Working strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the post-holder will be responsible for performing venepuncture to obtain blood samples from patients
• Be accurate when taking blood samples, verifying patient details and test request on request form and recording on patient record
• Ensuring samples are stored in appropriate containers
• When performing venepuncture, physical, social and emotional care should be taken into consideration
• Recognise and report situations where there might be a need for protection
• Responsible for monitoring own standards with clinical team in order to ensure that consistently high quality samples are taken
• Maintain confidentiality at all times
• Participate in further training and to maintain a commitment to professional development as needed
• Monitor and maintain health, safety and security of self and others
• Contribute to the improvement of services

About us

Thedoctors and staff at Newport Pagnell Medical Centre are proud to offer the highest standard of patient-centred healthcare.We run many clinics for themanagement oflong-term conditionssuch as asthma and diabetesand offer a wide variety of othermedical servicesincluding antenatal, postnatal care, minor surgery and childhood vaccinations.

• NHS Pension Scheme
• Life insurance
• Family benefits including an adult dependents pension and childrens pension
• Ill health benefits
• 20%employer contribution
• Health service discounts
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Free parking at all our sites