Job summary
West Mendip Primary Care Network (PCN) is looking to recruit a skilled phlebotomist for 20 hours a week who will work under the direct supervision of the Practice Nurses and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols.
The successful post-holder will be responsible for managing a pre-booked clinic performing venepuncture to obtain blood samples from patients, only as the result of a referral from a GP, Nurse Practitioner, hospital request form or via the workflow team.
The role will be required to work at Vine Surgery, Street and Glastonbury Surgery.
If you're interested and would like to know more about the role, please contact Andy Lee, West Mendip PCN Operations Manager on or 01458 551 042 to arrange an informal discussion.
Main duties of the job
1. Ensuring that the patient is as comfortable and relaxed as possible and confirming their agreement to the collection of a blood sample
2. Collection of sample(s)s of blood in accordance with training and procedures
3. Ensuring samples are stored in appropriate containers
4. Accurate, legible labelling of all samples to confirm patient identity
5. Checking patient identification against GP/Nurse request and confirming with patient whenever possible
6. Recording collection of blood sample in patient record in accordance with practice procedure
7. Ensuring that samples are dispatched to the appropriate laboratories in a timely fashion
8. Ensuring that anomalies are reported to a senior member of staff
9. Notifying the GP/Nurse of any significant patient issues
10. Checking sharps bins and replacing when full. Sealing and labelling the bins and removing to the clinical waste bin for collection
11. Liaising with and assisting members of the administrative team in any phlebotomy queries
About us
WestMendip Primary Care Network (PCN) is a PCN in the beautiful Mendip area ofSomerset with 5 GP practices and a diverse population. The 5 practices arelocated within United Kingdoms smallest city of Wells and the nearby towns ofGlastonbury and Street.
Currentlyclinically led under the leadership of the Clinical Director, Dr Kate Rush, whois also a GP partner at Wells Health Centre, and operationally under the PCNHead of Operations Manager, Andy Lee, the PCN is made up of:
12. GlastonburyHealth Centre
13. GlastonburySurgery
14. WellsCity Practice
15. WellsHealth Centre
16. VineSurgery
As a PCN we believe that we areforward thinking, innovate and driven to deliver the best possible care for ourpopulation. This includes health population management, and this role ties inwith supporting that and tracking the improvements we can make to patientslives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description for the 20 hours a week, 12 month fixed-term role, can be downloaded using the link available under the supporting information heading on the right hand side of this page.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
17. Able to follow instructions and procedures
18. Able to work in a team but use your own initiative
19. Able to explain procedures to patients, carefully and methodically
20. Good communication including listening skills
21. Good organisational and observational skills
22. Caring and kind - able to put patients at ease
23. Strong customer focus
24. Positive attitude & self-motivated
25. Flexible working attitude
26. Car driver / able to travel around the PCN area
Qualifications
Essential
27. Previous phlebotomy experience is preferred but not essential
28. GCSE Grade C or above in Maths and English (or equivalent grades will be accepted)
Desirable
29. Level 2 Health & Social Care / HCA equivalent training
Experience
Essential
30. Recent experience in blood taking, or a willingness to train
31. Recent experience in a health & social care setting
Desirable
32. Experience of working in Primary care and using EMIS web clinical system