Job summary Amersham Health Centre is a friendly practice with a patient population of just under 15,000. Our commitment is to deliver high-quality care with compassion and efficiency. We are seeking dedicated and skilled Phlebotomists to work within our nursing team. The successful candidates will play a crucial role in supporting patient care by performing blood draws, handling specimens, and ensuring the smooth operation of our blood samples etc. Main duties of the job Main duties of the job Perform venipunctures and skin punctures to collect blood samples. Ensure proper identification and labeling of specimens. Maintain accurate patient records and documentation. Prepare specimens for laboratory testing. Adhere to infection control and safety protocols. Provide excellent patient care, addressing concerns and ensuring comfort during procedures. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to support patient diagnosis and treatment. About us Amersham Health Centre has 3 GP partners, 6 salaried doctors, 3 part time Practice Nurses, 1 trainee Nurisng Associate, 1 Assistant Practitioner, 1 Nurse Practitioner. We are a friendly nurse team who work together well. The practice are keen to support employees career development. Date posted 15 October 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number A2626-24-0003 Job locations Chiltern Avenue Amersham Buckinghamshire HP6 5AY Job description Job responsibilities Job responsibilities We are seeking a skilled and compassionate GP Phlebotomist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing blood draws and other specimen collections, ensuring accurate and timely handling of samples, and providing excellent patient care. Key Responsibilities: - Perform venipunctures and capillary punctures to collect blood samples from patients. - Properly identify and label specimens, ensuring accuracy and compliance with laboratory standards. - Maintain detailed and accurate patient records and documentation of procedures. - Prepare specimens to the laboratory for testing, following all relevant protocols. - Adhere to infection control and safety procedures at all times. - Provide compassionate and professional care to patients, addressing any concerns and ensuring their comfort during the procedure. - Collaborate with healthcare professionals to support patient diagnosis, treatment, and care plans. Job description Job responsibilities Job responsibilities We are seeking a skilled and compassionate GP Phlebotomist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing blood draws and other specimen collections, ensuring accurate and timely handling of samples, and providing excellent patient care. Key Responsibilities: - Perform venipunctures and capillary punctures to collect blood samples from patients. - Properly identify and label specimens, ensuring accuracy and compliance with laboratory standards. - Maintain detailed and accurate patient records and documentation of procedures. - Prepare specimens to the laboratory for testing, following all relevant protocols. - Adhere to infection control and safety procedures at all times. - Provide compassionate and professional care to patients, addressing any concerns and ensuring their comfort during the procedure. - Collaborate with healthcare professionals to support patient diagnosis, treatment, and care plans. Person Specification Experience Essential Certification in Phlebotomy with proven experience in a clinical setting. Person Specification Experience Essential Certification in Phlebotomy with proven experience in a clinical setting. 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 Amersham Health Centre Address Chiltern Avenue Amersham Buckinghamshire HP6 5AY Employer's website https://www.amershamhealthcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)