Phlebotomist Buckingham, England
Job description
Phlebotomist – Winslow
We are a friendly, 3-site dispensing Practice in Buckinghamshire with Surgeries in Wing, Whitchurch, and Winslow. The Practice has 7 GP Partners, together with salaried GPs and ANPs. They are supported by a full complement of Nurses, HCAs, a clinical pharmacist and provide care for 20,000 patients. We are a proactive and forward-thinking Practice dedicated to providing quality patient care. In total we are a team of more than 100 staff and we consider it important to maintain a supportive team ethos. We have a CQC rating of ‘good' across all metrics, thanks to outstanding administrative support.
Although our primary emphasis is on patient care, we value and endorse our staff’s well-being in order to promote a healthy work-life balance for everyone.
We an exciting opportunity for a phlebotomist to support our Practice multidisciplinary team. We welcome applications from those with primary and / or secondary care experience.
Working under the direct supervision of the Clinical Nurse Manager and strictly in accordance with specific Practice Guidelines and Protocols, the post-holder will be responsible for performing venepuncture as requested by the clinical team, to the entitled patient population.
Main tasks:
· To obtains patient consent for the collection of a blood sample
· To perform venepuncture in accordance with Practice Protocols
· To maintain accurate patient records on EMIS Web
· To ensure correct labelling, packaging, and storing of samples
· To effectively use the specimen log resolving any discrepancies
· To send samples to the laboratory in a timely manner
· To work collaboratively with the Nursing team, seeking guidance when necessary on patient-related matters
· To undertake statutory and mandatory training as required
· To maintain confidentiality of information, always acting within the terms of the Data Protection Act and Caldicott guidance
· To promote and maintain safe working practice in accordance with the Practice Health and Safety Policy
· To carry out any task deemed to be reasonable by management
The successful candidate will be professional, dedicated, and reliable. They will have good written and verbal communication skills and strong organisational and time management skills. They will be highly motivated and proactive with a flexible attitude, keen to work and learn as part of a team and committed to providing people, their families, and carers with high quality support.
Essential skills
· Phlebotomy qualification
· Experience of working in a fast-paced environment
· Able to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients and relatives of patients
· Demonstrate sensitivity and empathy in difficult situations
· Empathy
· Conflict management
· Strong written and verbal communications
· Strong IT skills
· Problem solving and analytical skills
· Prioritisation skills
Desirable
· Experience of working in a GP Practice
· Experience of working in a health care setting
· Experience of working with EMIS or other medical records software
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 20 - 25 per week
Salary: From £10.65 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Phlebotomy: 1 year (required)
Work Location: One location
