Job summary PHLEBOTOMIST - General Practice Bristol Downend Health Group An exciting opportunity is available for a phlebotomist to join a large, forward-thinking Practice. We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring person with a can do attitude to join our nursing team. We are based over 2 sites very close to each other and we offer a full complement of general practice services. Our Practices consists of doctors, nurses, nurse practitioner, phlebotomists, paramedics, and pharmacists which are supported by a fantastic admin team. Working hours and shift pattern to be discussed with the successful applicant. Salary will be based on experience. Closing date: Sunday,17th November 2024. If you are interested in coming to work with us or would like more information, then please contact Anna Byrne-Young via email anna.byrneyoungnhs.net Please read the person specification for this role. Applications via NHS jobs please. Main duties of the job The Phlebotomist will be able to perform venepuncture to patients registered with Downend Health Group, at Christchurch Surgery and the Willow Surgery. They will be an enthusiastic, proactive and positive individual who is able to work well within the clinical team. They will have an understanding, acceptance and adherence of the need for strict confidentiality and clinical governance. They will be flexible to the service needs and be able to adapt times and location of working, increasing hours if needed, to cover for holiday and sickness. About us Downend Health Group was formed in 2018 due to the merger of two well established practices located in the suburbs of Bristol, The Willow Surgery and Christchurch Family Medical Centre. The Group operates from two purpose-built premises located less than a mile apart and situated close to Page Park, Staple Hill. This excellent facility offers patients a family friendly service with efficient and easy access to a highly trained team of health care professionals. The medical team comprises GPs, clinical pharmacists, paramedics, nurses and phlebotomists. The surgery provides modern healthcare services and both buildings offer a calm, welcoming environment for patients, with enhanced and pleasant working conditions for clinicians and staff. The GPs are enthusiastic about the capacity their premises provide as they can offer services to the wider community, including acupuncture, physiotherapy, and counselling. Currently, we provide extended hour surgeries 7.15am to 6.45pm from Monday to Friday. We are currently closed on a Saturday and Sunday, but this could change in the future. We use EMIS Web and electronic prescribing. We also use Docman scanning software to allow efficient scanning and letter management across both sites. Date posted 28 October 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number A4258-24-0010 Job locations The Willow Surgery Hill House Road, Downend Bristol BS16 5FJ Christchurch Family Medical Centre North Street Downend Bristol BS16 5SG Job description Job responsibilities MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POST : To provide and maintain a high standard of phlebotomy care for patients Be responsible for performing venepuncture to obtain blood samples RESPONSIBLE TO : Scheduled Care Nursing Manager / Partner with Clinical Responsibility Executive Managers for Administrative purposes SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE POST The Phlebotomist will be able to perform venepuncture to patients registered with Downend Health Group, at Christchurch Surgery and the Willow Surgery. They will be an enthusiastic, proactive and positive individual who is able to work well within the clinical team. They will have an understanding, acceptance and adherence of the need for strict confidentiality and clinical governance. They will be flexible to the service needs and be able to adapt times and location of working, increasing hours if needed, to cover for holiday and sickness. Job description Job responsibilities MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POST : To provide and maintain a high standard of phlebotomy care for patients Be responsible for performing venepuncture to obtain blood samples RESPONSIBLE TO : Scheduled Care Nursing Manager / Partner with Clinical Responsibility Executive Managers for Administrative purposes SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE POST The Phlebotomist will be able to perform venepuncture to patients registered with Downend Health Group, at Christchurch Surgery and the Willow Surgery. They will be an enthusiastic, proactive and positive individual who is able to work well within the clinical team. They will have an understanding, acceptance and adherence of the need for strict confidentiality and clinical governance. They will be flexible to the service needs and be able to adapt times and location of working, increasing hours if needed, to cover for holiday and sickness. Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of Phlebotomy; Experience of Primary Care; Willing to develop clinical skills and competency relevant to the role as full training will be given Desirable Experience of using EMIS Web Qualifications Essential General Education Personal Qualities and Attributes Essential An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality; Commitment to ensuring equity of access to health care for all; Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense; Be organised and reliable; Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team; Pleasant and articulate; Able to work under pressure; Able to work in a changing environment; To be caring and have a warm and friendly nature. Other Essential Flexibility of working hours/ able to work at the desired times; Mobile for travel between 2 sites Skills and Abilities Essential Able to communicate with patients and colleagues Good personal organisation; Standard keyboard and computer skills; Have manual dexterity to perform phlebotomy Desirable Ability to demonstrate enthusiasm in developing clinical skills; Ability to use Microsoft Outlook; Ability to use MS Word and Excel; Ability to learn new software. Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of Phlebotomy; Experience of Primary Care; Willing to develop clinical skills and competency relevant to the role as full training will be given Desirable Experience of using EMIS Web Qualifications Essential General Education Personal Qualities and Attributes Essential An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality; Commitment to ensuring equity of access to health care for all; Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense; Be organised and reliable; Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team; Pleasant and articulate; Able to work under pressure; Able to work in a changing environment; To be caring and have a warm and friendly nature. Other Essential Flexibility of working hours/ able to work at the desired times; Mobile for travel between 2 sites Skills and Abilities Essential Able to communicate with patients and colleagues Good personal organisation; Standard keyboard and computer skills; Have manual dexterity to perform phlebotomy Desirable Ability to demonstrate enthusiasm in developing clinical skills; Ability to use Microsoft Outlook; Ability to use MS Word and Excel; Ability to learn new software. 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. Employer details Employer name Downend Health Group Address The Willow Surgery Hill House Road, Downend Bristol BS16 5FJ Employer's website https://www.downendhealthgroup.com (Opens in a new tab)