PhlebotomistNHS

Job summary

A busy 8-partner practice is seeking an enthusiastic Phlebotomist to join our friendly team at our Quarter Jack and Old Dispensary surgeries in Wimborne, Dorset. The Surgery is rated as Good by CQC and has high levels of patient satisfaction. The ideal candidate will be clinically skilled with general blood taking and NHS experience.

Working hours ideally to include Wednesdays and Fridays.

Main duties of the job

• Taking, collecting and storing samples of blood in accordance with training and procedures
• Chaperoning
• Assisting with coils and implants and undertaking other duties as requested

Job description

Job summary

Working under the supervision of the senior practice nurse and in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the phlebotomist will assist the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care.

Duties and 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 samples of blood in accordance with training and procedures

Ensuring samples are stored in appropriate containers

Accurate, legible labelling of all samples to confirm patient identity

Chaperoning duties

Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/nurses

Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording

Vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation

Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms

Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions

About us

Our dynamic practice currently looks after 18,000 patients. We have 10 GPs and a highly supportive team of Nurse Practitioners, Practice Nurses, Health Care Assistants, reception and administrative staff. The post holder will be a key team player in a patient-facing role with safety of our staff of utmost importance.