Job role: Phlebotomist
Job type: 12 months fixed term contract
Salary: £12.45 per hour
Location: Stafford, UK
Details: Castlefields Surgery
Working hours: Monday 1.30pm-4.30pm and Friday 12.30pm-4.30pm
About Us
We are a rapidly growing GP-led organisation with a mission to ensure that all patients have
access to comprehensive, coordinated and continuous care within a sustainable primary care system. We appreciate that our whole primary care system is struggling, which is causing a negative effect on patient care and staff happiness. We believe that we can turn this around by reimagining how primary care is delivered from the ground up by placing a focus on data insights, technology and clinical innovation. Ultimately, we want to improve patient access, patient experience and health outcomes to significantly increase the quality of care for our patients.
Main duties of the job
The Phlebotomist will work under the direction of the lead nurse and as part of the practice multidisciplinary team, performing venepuncture as requested by the clinical team for the entitled patient population. The role will also involve supporting the nursing team as required.
Job responsibilities
* Obtain patient consent prior to blood collection.
* Perform venepuncture in accordance with practice protocols.
* Correctly label, package, store, and log samples.
* Maintain accurate patient records on the clinical IT system.
* Resolve discrepancies in specimen logs.
* Ensure timely transportation of samples to the laboratory.
* Maintain effective liaison with NHS Trust laboratory staff.
* Work collaboratively with the nursing team, seeking guidance where necessary for patient-related matters.
* Participate in practice audits as directed by the audit lead.
* Support local initiatives to improve service delivery and patient care.
* Participate in shared learning activities within the practice.
* Complete opening and closing procedures in accordance with the duty rota.
* Follow confidentiality, equality, diversity, and inclusion policies.
* Adhere to health and safety, infection control, and security procedures.
* Participate in continuous quality improvement activities.
* Maintain professional conduct and comply with practice protocols.
* Work effectively as part of the multidisciplinary team.
* Engage in ongoing professional development and training.
* Contribute to the induction and mentorship of new team members.
Person Specification
Essential
* Relevant qualification in venepuncture.
* Good standard of general education.
* Experience of working with the general public.
* Experience in a healthcare setting.
* Proven venepuncture skills.
* Ability to record accurate clinical notes.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills.
* Clear, polite telephone manner.
* Effective time management and organisational skills.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Good interpersonal skills.
* Ability to follow clinical policies and procedures.
* Polite, confident, flexible, and cooperative.
* Motivated, with high levels of integrity and loyalty.
* Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations.
* Ability to work under pressure.
* Effective resource utilisation.
* Punctual and committed to supporting the team.
* DBS check and Occupational Health clearance.
* Flexibility to work outside of core office hours.
Desirable
* Experience in a primary care environment.
* Competent in MS Office applications.
* Clinical IT system user skills.
* Problem-solving skills and ability to interpret data.
* Commitment to ongoing professional development.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a Disclosure and Barring Service check for any previous convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.