Job description
We are currently seeking a qualified phlebotomist / HCA to support our patients and wider clinical team. The role is for 15 hours a week on Monday, Thursday and Friday mornings.
Job Summary:
This job role provides phlebotomy/ health care assistant appointments to run alongside GP, ANP and Practice Nurse appointments, offering blood tests, and health prevention screening as agreed by the practice and with regard to current training and the changing needs of the population. The post holder will work collaboratively with the GPs, ANP’s, Practice Nurses and support staff to meet the needs of the patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures.
Essential Duties:
Phlebotomy, for both venous and INR near patient testing
Blood pressure checks
Urine testing, urinalysis and submitting samples to the laboratory following the practice protocol.
Obtaining of specimens, ensuring their maintenance under correct conditions and despatch
To promote the health and wellbeing of individual patients through
Carrying out health interviews for patients newly registered with the practice and others as required
Making appropriate referrals to doctors and other health and social service professionals
Assisting in the development of health promotion activities for groups of patients e.g. promotion of a healthy lifestyle through smoking cessation, diet and exercise.
BMI monitoring – weight monitoring and lifestyle advice
Any other procedures as deemed reasonably within the scope of the post
Deal with patient queries and problems with referral to doctor if necessary.
Blood sugar measurement
24hr BP monitoring and inputting data from home blood pressure monitoring (if trained)
Diabetic foot checks (if trained)
Performing ECG’s (if trained)
Experience: Required: 1 year of experience in phlebotomy work within general practice preferred but not required. Experience with MS Office software (Excel, Word, Outlook) is preferred but not required. Experience with Emisweb software is preferred but not required.
Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 15 per week
Salary: £21,500.00-£25,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Leatherhead, KT23 4DH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Phlebotomy: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Phlebotomist / HCA