We are looking to recruit a phlebotomist to join our well established, friendly and very busy practice.
The post involves taking blood from patients as requested. Ideally you will have experience of the clinical environment and the delivery of hands on care. You must have good people, communication and IT skills. The ability to work as part of the bigger team whilst using your own initiative is essential. If successful, you will find the job interesting as well as challenging at times. The successful candidate will be supported by the Senior Lead Nurse and other members of the nursing team.
The post is for 12 hours per week over 3 days Wednesday to Friday 8am - 12pm.
You must be self motivated, conscientious, professional, enthusiastic and able to use your own initiative.
The successful candidate must be an active team player and be very flexible to work within a team.
Salary Band 2 - 3 dependent on experience.
Simply Health Private Health Care Scheme Plan.
27 days holiday, whole time hours, plus bank holidays.
Main Duties of the Job
Working under the direct supervision of the senior practice nurse and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the post holder will be responsible for performing venepuncture to obtain blood samples from patients only as the result of a direct referral from a GP or nurse practitioner.
Duties and Responsibilities
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 samples 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. Liaising with and assisting members of the administrative team.
About Us
Pendre has been in operation as a surgery since before 1960, the original building being a detached house. Various extensions have taken place since this time and the original two doctor partnership has grown to the current four doctor Partnership.
The Surgery is town based with patients drawn mainly from the Holywell areas. The Practice has approximately 10,400 patients registered.
The aim of the Practice is to provide quality primary care services of the highest professional standard to patients, and provide an enjoyable and secure working environment for all staff.
Person Specification
Experience
* Experience of working within a nursing team.
* Experience of working in primary care.
Qualifications
* NVQ Level 2 in Health Care.
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.
Depending on experience, salary available upon request for 12 hours a week.
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