GP Practice Phlebotomist Due to new opportunities within our team, Shawbury Medical Practice is looking for an Experienced Phlebotomist to join our nursing team, working 8.00 to 12.30 every weekday. We are looking for a dynamic, motivated and proactive individual to join our friendly, busy practice. No two days are the same and we are looking for a friendly and efficient team player, with good communication skills, patience and enthusiasm. You will join a very supportive team who work together to ensure that our patients receive the best possible care and support, in a small semi-rural surgery on the outskirts of Shrewsbury.We are a full dispensing practice with around 4400 patients. Our team is highly motivated, friendly, very experienced, efficient and presently comprises GP Partners, salaried GPs, Practice Nurses, Administrative and Dispensary teams.The practice is CQC rated Good, with high QOF achievement and very positive patient feedback. We work with EMIS Clinical System, DocMan 10, Accurx and Digital Dictation. We are a part of the SRA Primary Care Network and have strong links with associated teams within and alongside this organisation. We encourage staff participation in regular meetings and encourage continuing role development. Informal visits and questions are welcomed. Interested applicants are recommended to contact the practice, in the strictest confidence, to discuss details further. The Practice can be contacted via the Practice Manager, Kirsty Arkinstall, at Kirsty.arkinstall@nhs.net on 01939 251 581. Post Overview: The general purpose of the Practice Phlebotomist post, includes, but is not limited to: Being a part of the practice team providing patient-centred services for our patients, their families and our community. Working with the Practice Manager and Nursing team to develop this post within the team with a view to further enhancing our patient experience; the practice offer/provision; and updating, streamlining and developing current processes and practices. Practical Details for the Post: Part Time 8.00 to 12.30 every weekday 25 days FTE Annual Leave per year + 8 days Statutory Leave Days (pro rata) Starting Hourly Rate will be commensurate with experience Contribute to the Nursing teams holiday and sickness cover rota which will require flexibility in hours/rota pattern across the week. Eligible for NHS Pension Scheme About You The successful candidate will have: the stamina, confidence and good sense of humour to succeed in working in a very supportive but very busy GP Surgery environment the willingness and drive to develop this post, in partnership with the practice team including gaining experience and knowledge suitable to the post problem solving, proactive approach to the role flexible, team working approach the ability to work well under pressure as part of a rewarding but highly demanding role good organisational skills good IT / computer skills kind and patient approach with patients, colleagues and visitors Qualifications Essential GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths Qualified to NVQ level 3/Qualified as a Phlebotomist Practical experience of working with others Experience of working within a nursing or healthcare environment Experience of working in GP Practice Use of Emis Web/Docman/ICE Desirable Would consider if not currently employed within a in Primary Care setting but has had previous experience of working in GP Practice Main duties of the job We are looking for a good team player to provide high quality patient services. The ideal candidate must have previous experience in Phlebotomy, preferably in a General Practice setting. The purpose of the role is to assist the nursing team and clinicians in the service and delivery of the care management of the practice population. The post holder works within the nursing team and undertakes task and duties delegated by the clinical team or a suitably qualified regulated professional. They will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, following practice policies and procedures. Key Job responsibilities Ensuring that the patient is as comfortable and relaxed as possible and confirming their agreement to the collection of a blood sample Collection of sample(s) of blood in accordance with training and procedures Ensuring samples are stored in appropriate containers Accurate, legible labelling of all samples to confirm patient identity Checking patient identification against GP/nurse request and confirming with patient whenever possible Recording collection of blood sample in patient record in accordance with practice procedure Ensuring that samples are dispatched to the appropriate laboratories in a timely fashion Ensuring that anomalies are reported to a senior member of staff Notifying the GP/nurse of any significant patient issues Liaising with and assisting members of the administrative team Maintaining clinical consumable stock across the practice and related activities