Phlebotomist (Upper Gordon Road Surgery)
Surrey Heath Community Providers is looking for an experienced Phlebotomist with Healthcare assistant experience to join our practice based at Upper Gordon Road Surgery
Main duties of the job
* Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, recording findings accurately
* Accurately measure and record clinical measurements such as height, weight and waist measurements
* To undertake NHS health checks
* Perform ECGs
* Support the practice nursing team with wound care/dressing
* Ensure timely and accurate recording of clinical information and patient interventions on relevant electronic database systems (e.g. EMIS)
* Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background and preferred ways of communicating
* Provide and communicate relevant health promotion literature and lifestyle advice to patients
* Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session
* Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with IPC policy
* Work as an effective and responsible team member, supporting others and exploring mechanisms to develop new ways of working
* Support the PCN with health promotion programmes as appropriate
* To carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by a manager to ensure quality of service
Qualifications
* GCSE Maths and English (C and above) or equivalent
* Six months of relevant experience working in a primary care environment in the last two years
* Care Certificate
* Relevant NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent
Skills
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels including with patients, carers, specialist services, GPs and colleagues
* Good technical literacy with e.g. Word, Excel, and experience using a clinical system such as EMIS
* Able to work independently and manage own workload
* Able to build strong professional relationships
* Understanding of social determinants of health and how these can be addressed with patients
Experience
* Experience of working with healthcare professionals and/or previous experience in the NHS or social care
* Experience coordinating with multiple stakeholder or individuals to meet specified outcomes
* Experience providing advice/signposting
* Knowledge of safeguarding interventions and an awareness of the Mental Capacity Act
* Experience using a patient clinical system such as EMIS
* Knowledge of a range of local community groups which support wellbeing
Personal Qualities
* Ability to motivate people
* Able to travel locally as required
* Passionate about combatting disadvantage and inequality in healthcare
* Able to work as part of a team
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
£25,734 a year Pro rata for part time, depending on experience
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