Phlebotomist

Job summary

We are looking for an experienced phlebotomist on a fixed term basis for 12 hours a week to provide venepuncture for our patients.

Main duties of the job

Working strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the post-holder will be responsible for performing venepuncture to obtain blood samples from patients

Please refer to the job description for further information

About us

Selsey Medical Practice is part of the Chichester Alliance of Medical Practices (ChAMP) Primary Care Network which consists of 8 GP surgeries covering Chichester, Selsey, Wittering, Tangmere and Southbourne and provides care to over 92,000 patients.

We have 12,500 patients registered at our practice, we have 11 GP's who are supported by a team of nurses and other healthcare professionals and supporting roles.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Obtaining patient consent for the collection of a blood sample

Performing venepuncture in accordance with practice protocols

Maintaining accurate patient records on the clinical IT system and ensuring specimens are ready for onward transportation

Correct labelling, packaging and storing of samples

Effective use of the specimen log, resolving any discrepancies

Ensuring samples are sent to the laboratory in a timely manner



Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential
  • Able to perform venepuncture
  • Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to colleagues
  • Clinical IT system user skills and the ability to record accurate clinical notes
  • Understanding of safeguarding adults and children
Desirable
  • Chaperone procedure
  • Using clinical computerised systems e.g. Systmone

Personal Qualities

Essential
  • Organised
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Team player
Desirable
  • Awareness of blood-borne viruses

Experience

Essential
  • Working with general public
  • Experience of working in a healthcare setting
  • Good understanding of infection prevention and control measures
Desirable
  • Experience in primary care

Qualifications

Essential
  • GCSE's in English and Maths
Desirable
  • Qualification in venepuncture

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

Selsey Medical Practice

Address

Selsey Medical Centre

High Street

Selsey

Chichester

West Sussex

PO20 0QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.selseymedicalpractice.co.uk

Job Details

Company
Selsey Medical Practice
Location
Chichester, PO20 0QG, United Kingdom
Salary
£12.89
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