Job summary
Salary Available Upon Request
20 hours a week
Working as part of a team, the primary role will be to undertake venepuncture using technical equipment to safely draw blood from patients; explain the process; complete appropriate documentation; store samples in the correct environment and send to the laboratory.
Ensure an organised and clean work area and re-stocking of equipment as necessary.
Main duties of the job
This is a newly created position and the successful applicant will support the practice nursing team, working as part of the Practices' multidisciplinary team.
The Phlebotomist will primarily undertake all aspects of the venepuncture procedure.
About us
Our team ethos embraces comprehensive generalist care in the community. We place great effort in making General Practice accessible again. This includes using a digital platform (AccuRx) as a flexible interactive way of connecting patients and staff. Our ethos also includes the community in strategic decision making. We have a strong clinical team of 2 GP partners, 4 salaried GPs, alongside a varied Multidisciplinary team. We are the only practice in North Wales to employ our own Physiotherapist and Physicians Associate to complement our expanding team.
We embrace new ideas and concepts from creating multi-disciplinary teams to Digital Triage. We have a strong team of clinicians and administration staff who care about General Practice within our community.
We have weekly clinical meetings where all team members discuss what matters. We are a teaching practice including medical, nursing and GP trainees We are an active research practice, with strong links to Bangor and Cardiff University, The University of Liverpool and Imperial College London, and opportunities to participate in research projects.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Collect blood samples directly from patients by venepuncture
Accurate identification of patient and labelling of samples.
Responsible for data entry on to the computer system
Maintains records in relation to activities carried out.
Communication with all patients of varying needs.
Adhere strictly to established Practice protocols and policies
Housekeeping/Ordering of stock
Job description
Job responsibilities
Collect blood samples directly from patients by venepuncture
Accurate identification of patient and labelling of samples.
Responsible for data entry on to the computer system
Maintains records in relation to activities carried out.
Communication with all patients of varying needs.
Adhere strictly to established Practice protocols and policies
Housekeeping/Ordering of stock
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a healthcare setting
- Experience of working with the general public
Desirable
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Experience of emisweb/optum
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics
- Qualification in Phlebotomy
Desirable
- Able to take Blood Pressure
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a healthcare setting
- Experience of working with the general public
Desirable
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Experience of emisweb/optum
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics
- Qualification in Phlebotomy
Desirable
- Able to take Blood Pressure
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).