Phlebotomist

Please read our Job Description: Job Description- Phlebotomist

Role:

Reporting to the Nursing Services Leads, and strictly in accordance with specific Practice guidelines and protocols, the post-holder will be responsible for performing venepuncture to obtain blood samples from adult patients only, as the result of a direct referral, or request, from a GP, Nurse Practitioner or Practice Nurse.

Key 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) of blood in accordance with training and procedures.
• Ensuring samples are stored in appropriate containers.
• Accurate, legible labeling 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 the Nurse Manager.
• Notifying the GP/Nurse of any significant patient issues.
• Liaising with and assisting members of the administrative team.
• Ensure accurate and legible notes of all consultations and treatment are recorded in the patient computerised record.
• Attend and participate in nurse and practice meetings as required.
• To assist in the education of colleagues (HCAs) and medical students where required.

The Candidate: 

• Previous experience in health care environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Computer literate
• Personal commitment to the values, vision and objectives of the Partnership
• Ability to work under pressure
• Highly organised and able to prioritise workloads
• Dependable and flexible
• Team player
• Commitment to high quality patient care, customer service and efficiency in all aspects of the Partnership’s operations
• Evidenced commitment to equality and diversity
• High expectation of self and others
• Desirable- previous experience and training in phlebotomy but not essential

What we can offer you!

• 5 weeks holiday pro rata PLUS bank holidays
• NHS pension scheme membership with a 14.38% employer contribution rate
• Employee Wellbeing initiatives
• Cycle to work scheme
• Monthly employee award
• Investment in developing your skills and progression opportunities, across the Partnership
• First consideration for other internal recruitment opportunities

To apply
• Provide an up-to-date CV and a supporting cover letter, detailing how you meet the requirements of the role. candidate for this post
• Applications are to be e-mailed to hiowicb-hsi.livingwell-recruitment@nhs.net

Thank you for your interest and we look forward to hearing from you.

Dave Barclay

Managing Partner (Non-clinical)