Job summary
This is a greatopportunity for a qualified phlebotomist to join our friendly clinical team inlooking after our practice population ofapprox. 7900 patients.
Competitive ratesof pay commensurate with experience.
The position isoffered initially on a 9 month contract to cover a period ofadoption leave.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for providing high quality phlebotomy services to our registered list of patients.
About us
We are a dedicated team providing high quality general medical services to our growing patient population. Our clinical team of 12, which is lead by our 3 GP partners, is supported by our reception/dispensary/administrative and management teams.
Job description
Job responsibilities
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Perform venepuncture to collect blood samples from patients
2. Accurately label specimens for transfer to the laboratory
3. Maintain complete and accurate patient records / results books
4. Prepare specimens for collection
5. Dip urine samples, report results to GP
6. Perform ECGs, report results to GP
7. Adhere to all infection prevention and control procedures
8. Provide chaperone services as required
9. Involvement in research studies as required
10. Assist with stock ordering to include blood bottles, gloves, dressings and other prep/treatment room supplies as required
11. Assist with ensuring all consulting and treatment rooms are kept adequately stocked. Eg. specimen containers, path lab forms, prescription and plain paper, etc. as required
12. Assist with maintaining a clean and tidy prep room
13. Assist in collection and appropriate disposal of clinical waste
Postscript
This is a summary of key tasks, and is not intended as a comprehensive description of duties of the post. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties which are not specifically mentioned above. Any significant changes to this job description will be made in consultation with the post holder.
Person Specification
Skills and Personal Attributes
Essential
14. IT Including Microsoft Office Applications
15. Good Communication Skills
16. Good Interpersonal Skills
17. Good Time Management Skills
18. Flexible
19. Reliable
20. Enthusiastic
21. Selfmotivated
22. Good team worker
23. Copes well under pressure
24. Ability to use initiative
Desirable
25. Use of EMIS clinical system
Qualifications
Essential
26. Good standard of general education
27. Recognised phlebotomy qualification
Experience
Essential
28. Phlebotomy
Desirable
29. Previous General Practice Experience