Phlebotomist - Part TimeNHS
Job summary
Some patients arrive feeling nervous about having blood taken. A calm voice, a steady hand and a little patience can make all the difference.
The Cornerstone Practice is looking for an experienced phlebotomist to join our treatment room team. This is a replacement post working 20 hours per week, 4 hours each day, Monday to Friday.
The hourly rate is £13.00.
You will run planned blood-taking clinics, make patients feel at ease and make sure samples are labelled and handled correctly. You will work closely with our clinical, reception and administration teams.
An immediate start is available, but we are happy to wait for the right person.
Main duties of the job
Your main responsibility will be to provide a safe, reliable and friendly phlebotomy service for our patients.
Take blood samples from adults in line with practice procedures and your training
Confirm the patients identity and obtain consent before each procedure
Label, record, store and prepare samples correctly for collection
Keep the clinical room clean, safe and ready for the next patient
Maintain stock and report when supplies need ordering
Recognise when a patient is unwell and seek clinical help promptly
Record activity accurately in the patients clinical record
Follow infection prevention, sharps and clinical waste procedures
Treat patients with kindness, dignity and respect
Work with colleagues to keep clinics running safely and on time
Job description
The post-holder will provide phlebotomy clinics under the direction of the clinical team and in line with practice procedures.
Clinical responsibilities
- Undertake venepuncture within their training and competence
- Check requests and patient details before taking samples
- Use the correct sample bottles and labelling procedures
- Prepare samples and paperwork for laboratory collection
- Dispose of sharps and clinical waste safely
- Follow infection prevention and control procedures
- Respond appropriately to fainting, bleeding or other concerns and seek clinical support
- Maintain accurate and timely patient records
- Report incidents, errors or concerns promptly
Other responsibilities
- Maintain patient confidentiality at all times
- Follow practice policies, including safeguarding, data protection and health and safety
- Keep mandatory training up to date
- Monitor stock and help keep the clinical area organised
- Attend relevant practice meetings and training
- Work respectfully with patients and colleagues
About us
The Cornerstone Practice is based in the centre of March and cares for approximately 9,500 patients. We use SystmOne.
Our team includes GP partners, salaried GPs, advanced practitioners, treatment room nurses, healthcare assistants, a mental health practitioner and an experienced reception and administration team. We also work with pharmacy, physiotherapy and social prescribing colleagues.
We are a busy practice, but people help one another. We want someone who will take pride in giving patients a calm and dependable service and who will be comfortable asking for help when needed.