PhlebotomistNHS
Job summary
Weston House Practice is looking for a part-time phlebotomist to join our friendly team in Cheltenham caring for 19,500 registered patients over two sites. You will work as part of our supportive Nursing Team. The ideal candidate will have previous experience of phlebotomy and have strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Main duties of the job
- Perform venepuncture to collect blood samples from patients using safe and hygienic techniques.
- Ensure all samples are correctly labelled and handled for analysis.
- Perform INR tests using INR Star, full training will be provided
- Maintain accurate records in SystmOne in compliance with clinical standards
- Maintain a clean and organised work area in compliance with CQC, infection control and health and safety regulations.
- Support the nursing team in administrative tasks when required.
Job description
- Collect blood samples from patients using safe and hygienic techniques
- Ensure all samples are correctly labelled and handled for analysis.
- Perform INR tests using INR Star, with full training provided
- Provide excellent patient care, ensuring patients feel at ease throughout each procedure
- Maintain accurate records in compliance with clinical standards
- Work collaboratively with the clinical team to deliver high-quality healthcare services
- Support the nursing team in administrative tasks when required
About us
Weston House Practice is based in St Paul's Medical Centre with a branch surgery at Up Hatherley in Cheltenham caring for 19,300 patients across both sites. We have a team of 7 GP partners, 6 salaried GPs and an extended clinical team of ANPs, Practice Nurses, HCAs and a phlebotomist. We are part of a PCN based in St Paul's Medical Centre. The practice benefits from a multidisciplinary team of clinical pharmacists, first contact practitioners, paramedics and social prescribers. We have a very good team ethos in the practice and work together to provide high quality care. Benefits include membership of the NHS Pension scheme and free on-site parking at both sites.