We are looking for a reliable and
compassionate Phlebotomist to join our friendly primary care team for one
day per week (8 hours).
The successful candidate will provide a
high-quality phlebotomy service to our patients, ensuring blood samples are
collected safely, efficiently and with a positive patient experience at the
heart of everything you do.
You will join a team of established Nurses and Health care assistants. Full support will be provided but you must already be a fully qualified phlebotomist, Nurse or HCA to carry out this role.
Person specification
Physical and Other Requirements
Essential
- Able to undertake venepuncture and associated clinical duties safely.
- Able to stand and work at a phlebotomy station for periods of time.
- Able to safely handle clinical equipment, specimens and clinical waste.
- Able to comply with occupational health requirements relevant to the role.
- Satisfactory employment references and appropriate pre-employment checks.
- Where applicable, satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Qualifications
Essential
- Essential Criteria
- Qualifications and Training
- Relevant phlebotomy training or recognised competency in venepuncture.
- Evidence of appropriate training in infection prevention and control.
- Basic understanding of health and safety and safe handling of clinical waste and sharps.
- Willingness to undertake mandatory and role-specific training.
- Experience
- Experience of undertaking venepuncture safely and competently.
- Experience of working directly with patients or members of the public in a healthcare or similar environment.
Experience of handling clinical specimens appropriately.
Experience of maintaining accurate patient records and documentation.
Skills and Knowledge
Demonstrates safe and competent venepuncture technique.
Good understanding of infection prevention and control.
Good understanding of patient confidentiality and information governance.
Able to recognise and appropriately respond to common complications of venepuncture, such as fainting or bleeding.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Able to communicate effectively with patients who may be anxious, distressed or have additional communication needs.
Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
Able to work safely and effectively without constant supervision.
Able to recognise the limits of own competence and seek appropriate assistance.
Personal Attributes
Caring, compassionate and patient-centred approach.
Professional, reliable and punctual.
Calm and reassuring manner.
Respectful and non-judgemental attitude.
Works well as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Flexible and willing to adapt to changing service requirements.
Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
Commitment to maintaining high standards of patient safety and confidentiality.
Desirable
- Desirable Criteria
- Qualifications and Training
- Additional healthcare qualification or relevant clinical training.
Basic Life Support training.
Safeguarding training.
Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to the role.
Experience
Previous experience working in general practice or another primary care setting.
Experience using primary care clinical systems.
Experience of working with a laboratory specimen collection and transport system.
Experience of undertaking phlebotomy in a busy clinical environment.
Experience working with patients with difficult venous access.
Knowledge and Skills
Understanding of the role of phlebotomy within primary care.
Familiarity with common blood tests and appropriate sample requirements.
Understanding of local laboratory procedures and specimen rejection criteria.
Knowledge of safeguarding principles.
Understanding of health and safety requirements within a clinical environment.
Values and Behaviours
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
Patient-centred care puts patients' needs, dignity, privacy and safety at the heart of their work.
Respect and compassion treats patients and colleagues with courtesy, kindness and respect.
Teamwork works constructively with the wider primary care team and contributes positively to the practice environment.
Professionalism maintains appropriate boundaries, confidentiality and professional standards.
Safety and quality follows agreed procedures and recognises and escalates concerns appropriately.Equality and inclusion treats everyone fairly and respectfully and supports an inclusive environment.
About the employer
Cantilupe Surgery is based in Hereford city centre, with a branch surgery at Hampton Dene, a few miles away.
We serve a population of 12500 patients and comprise 3 GP Partners, 4 Salaried GPs, 3 Nurse Practitioners, a Prescribing Paramedic, 5 Nurses (including lead Nurse) and 3 Health Care Assistants.
We are proud to provide excellent care to our patients, over both sites.
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