Job summary The ideal candidate will support the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of quality health and care services. Main duties of the job Typical duties include phlebotomy, BP checks, INR monitoring, LTC reviews, maintain stock levels, complete health checks, chaperone when required, administrative support, patient data entry etc. About us We are a supportive, close-knit team of clinical and administrative staff including 6 GPs, 2 Practice Nurses, 1 Healthcare Assistant, Dispensing staff, Secretarial staff and Reception Staff serving over 7000 patients. As a training Practice we regularly host Doctors in Training, as well as engaging fully with Well Up North, our PCN, and the full range of Additional Roles staff, including First Contact Physio, Clinical Pharmacists and Technicians, GP Link Workers, Mental Health Workers and Health & Wellbeing Coaches Gas House Lane Surgery is a small, well-established and respected practice in the beautiful market town of Morpeth. We work from new, purpose built premises. Easy commute to Newcastle. Date posted 27 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number A3410-25-0002 Job locations Morpeth NHS Centre The Mount Morpeth Northumberland NE61 1JX Job description Job responsibilities Phlebotomy skills including near patient testing for INR, blood glucose and cholesterol. Processing of patient samples for despatch to hospital laboratories. This will include body fluids such as urine, faeces and sputum. This will also include urinalysis and the reporting of results to a registered clinician. Measuring and recording patient blood pressure. Reporting any measurement outside of the norm to the appropriate clinician. Prepare and maintain environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions. Ensure clinical treatment rooms are clean and well stocked. Stock ordering may be expected. Comply with national standards for healthcare cleanliness. Long term condition monitoring and NHS Health check screening. Have a basic level of computer literacy including the ability to use emails. Accurate and contemporaneous record keeping of all patient contact using appropriate templates and read coding, including recording QOF data and patient self-care advice. Notifying the GP/ nurse of any significant patient issues. Liaising with and assisting members of the administrative team. Act as a Chaperone when requested. Job description Job responsibilities Phlebotomy skills including near patient testing for INR, blood glucose and cholesterol. Processing of patient samples for despatch to hospital laboratories. This will include body fluids such as urine, faeces and sputum. This will also include urinalysis and the reporting of results to a registered clinician. Measuring and recording patient blood pressure. Reporting any measurement outside of the norm to the appropriate clinician. Prepare and maintain environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions. Ensure clinical treatment rooms are clean and well stocked. Stock ordering may be expected. Comply with national standards for healthcare cleanliness. Long term condition monitoring and NHS Health check screening. Have a basic level of computer literacy including the ability to use emails. Accurate and contemporaneous record keeping of all patient contact using appropriate templates and read coding, including recording QOF data and patient self-care advice. Notifying the GP/ nurse of any significant patient issues. Liaising with and assisting members of the administrative team. Act as a Chaperone when requested. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Good standard of general education Desirable Certification in phlebotomy, dressings, BPs, injections etc Skills & Qualities Essential Excellent communication skills (written and oral) Strong IT skills Clear, polite telephone manner Effective time management (Planning & Organising) Ability to work as a team member and autonomously Good interpersonal skills Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure Polite and confident Flexible and cooperative Motivated with a 'Can Do' approach Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately High levels of integrity and loyalty Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations Ability to work under pressure / in stressful situations Effectively able to communicate Commitment to ongoing professional development Effectively utilises resources Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort Flexibility to work outside of core office hours Desirable Competent in the use of Office and Outlook SystmOne user skills Experience Essential Experience of working in Primary Care Experience of working with the patients Experience of working in a confidential environment Ability to record accurate clinical notes Desirable Phlebotomy Patient health checks inc. height, weight, BP, Pulse Spirometry Person Specification Qualifications Essential Good standard of general education Desirable Certification in phlebotomy, dressings, BPs, injections etc Skills & Qualities Essential Excellent communication skills (written and oral) Strong IT skills Clear, polite telephone manner Effective time management (Planning & Organising) Ability to work as a team member and autonomously Good interpersonal skills Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure Polite and confident Flexible and cooperative Motivated with a 'Can Do' approach Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately High levels of integrity and loyalty Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations Ability to work under pressure / in stressful situations Effectively able to communicate Commitment to ongoing professional development Effectively utilises resources Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort Flexibility to work outside of core office hours Desirable Competent in the use of Office and Outlook SystmOne user skills Experience Essential Experience of working in Primary Care Experience of working with the patients Experience of working in a confidential environment Ability to record accurate clinical notes Desirable Phlebotomy Patient health checks inc. height, weight, BP, Pulse Spirometry 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 Gas House Lane Surgery Address Morpeth NHS Centre The Mount Morpeth Northumberland NE61 1JX Employer's website https://gashouselane.gpsurgery.net/ (Opens in a new tab)