PhlebotomistNHS

Job summary

Phlebotomist to cover maternity leave for the next 6 months. Providing venepuncture to the PCN patients who are booked into the PCN hub based at Richmond Medical Centre.

Saturday 9am - 12pm

Main duties of the job

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

Obtaining patient consent for the collection of a blood sample

Performing venepuncture in accordance with practice protocols

Maintaining accurate patient records on Emis Web

The correct labelling, packaging and storing of samples

Effective use of the specimen log, resolving any discrepancies

Ensuring samples are sent to the laboratory in a timely manner

Maintaining an effective liaison with the laboratory staff at Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Working collaboratively with the nursing team, seeking guidance when necessary for patient related matters

Job description

This is a part time role working within the enhanced access service on a weekend.

The post-holder will be responsible for performing venepuncture, as requested by the clinical team, to the entitled patient population.

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

Obtaining patient consent for the collection of a blood sample

Performing venepuncture in accordance with practice protocols

Maintaining accurate patient records on TPP SystmOne

The correct labelling, packaging and storing of samples

Effective use of the specimen log, resolving any discrepancies

Ensuring samples are sent to the laboratory in a timely manner

Working collaboratively with the nursing team, seeking guidance when necessary for patient related matters

About us

Solihull South Central PCN, consists of Grafton Road Surgery, Hobs Moat Medical Centre, Richmond Medical Centre and St Margaret's Medical Practice