Phlebotomist

Role Overview & Responsibilities

The Spinney Surgery are looking for a Phlebotomist to join our team!

We have an opportunity to recruit a new Phlebotomist to cover 16 - 20 hours per week. We welcome applications from those with primary and/or secondary care experience and welcome those with additional qualifications too.

Working under the direction of the nursing manager and as part of the practice multidisciplinary team, the post holder will be responsible for performing venepuncture, as requested by the clinical team, to the entitled patient population. In addition, the Phlebotomist will be expected to support the nursing team on an as required basis.

The following are the core responsibilities of the Phlebotomist. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

a. Obtaining patient consent for the collection of a blood sample.

b. Performing venepuncture in accordance with practice protocols.

c. Maintaining accurate patient records on SystmOne.

d. The correct labelling, packaging and storing of samples.

e. Effective use of the specimen log, resolving any discrepancies.

f. Ensuring samples are sent to the laboratory in a timely manner.

g. Working collaboratively with the nursing team and Healthcare Assistants, seeking guidance when necessary for patient related matters.

Please be aware that this advert may close early if a suitable candidate is found prior to the planned closing date.

Due to the volume of applicants we will not be able to notify candidates if rejected on this occasion.

Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 16-20 per week

Salary: £10.80-£10.90 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• St. Ives: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Phlebotomy: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• HCPC Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 26/05/2023
Reference ID: Spinney Phleb 2023