Phlebotomist – Downend Health Group

At Downend Health Group, we are looking for a part-time Phlebotomist (22 working hours per week) to perform health care for patients. The successful applicant will perform venepuncture to patients registered at Christchurch Surgery and Willow Surgery.

• Ensuring that the patient is as comfortable and relaxed as possible and confirming their agreement to the collection of a blood sample
• Collection of samples of blood in accordance with training and procedures
• Ensuring samples are stored in appropriate containers
• Accurate labelling of samples
• Checking patient identification against electronic records and blood sampling request form before any sample taken
• Recording collection of blood sample in patient electronic records in accordance with practice procedure
• Correct disposal of Sharps
• Ensuring that samples are dispatched to the correct laboratories in a timely fashion
• Ensuring that any queries are discussed with Practice Nurse/Scheduled Care Lead or GP
• Notifying GP/Practice Nurse of any significant patient issues
• Performing any other tasks within the skills of the post holder as agreed with the Nursing Team Supervisor
• Ensuring up to date with any mandatory training required of the post

• Specific training for phlebotomy
• Experience of Phlebotomy
• Experience of using EMIS Web
• Experience of Primary Care
• Willing to develop clinical skills and competency relevant to the role as full training will be given
• Able to communicate with patients and colleagues
• Good personal organisation
• Have manual dexterity to perform phlebotomy
• An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
• Commitment to ensuring equity of access to health care for all
• Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense
• Be organised and reliable
• Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team
• Pleasant and articulate
• Able to work under pressure in a changing environment
• To be caring and have a warm and friendly nature
• Flexibility of working hours
• Travel between 2 sites at Christchurch Surgery and Willow Surgery

Part-time, Permanent

South Gloucestershire