Phlebotomist

Please note that this role is advertised on behalf of Oxted Health Centre.

Qualified, experienced phlebotomist required for large East Surrey Practice in Oxted.

We are looking for a part-time Phlebotomist to work 4 mornings per week for approx 20 hours a week, 8.00am start time.

Competitive rate of pay and access to NHS Pension.

The post holder will be based at Oxted Health Centre for their general day-to-day responsibilities.

Please send in updated CV and application letter to Ms R Godfrey at the Practice email account - oxtedhealthcentre@nhs.net.

Main duties of the job

Ability to perform phlebotomy/blood taking.

Job Summary

The Phlebotomist is part of the Practice Nursing Team and takes clinical responsibility for the taking of bloods for the Practice patients in an appropriate and clinically safe manner.

The Phlebotomist will always follow the clinical instruction given by the referring clinician using the fully completed blood form.

The role also involves health promotion and disease management, including health education, counselling, and support of behavioural change.

Job responsibilities

• To take and, where appropriate, dispatch blood test samples as required by GPs using the appropriate pathway.
• To maintain high standards of tidiness, hygiene, and safety in the use of all equipment and areas of work in line with IPC and CQC requirements.
• To ensure that all medical equipment related to the phlebotomy service is regularly and adequately maintained and stock ordered/replenished as necessary.
• To undertake any additional duties as may be deemed necessary at the request of management or Partners and mutually agreed.
• To observe the Practice Health and Safety Policy and Infection Control Policy.

Professional Responsibilities:

• To maintain accurate records of treatment and screening procedures carried out and to take responsibility for the entry of patient data onto the clinical system.
• To be aware of and update current phlebotomist policies and procedures.
• To liaise with and communicate effectively with other members of the Practice nursing team.
• To attend courses and study days as required to maintain high standards and to record these as part of continuing professional development.
• To evaluate work by means of audit as deemed necessary.

Any Other Duties:

As specified by the Partners in accordance with training and experience and mutual consent.

The job description may be reviewed and altered at periodic intervals following consultation with the post holder.

Confidentiality:

It is essential that information to which the Phlebotomist has access regarding patients and staff is treated in the strictest confidence.

Any breach of confidentiality would be regarded as grounds for disciplinary action.

DBS Checks :

A clear Enhanced DBS check is required as part of the pre-employment checks for any clinical role.

Person Specification

Experience

• Proven experience of managing a clinical phlebotomist/blood taking role.
• Experience of working within a healthcare primary, secondary, or private care setting.

Knowledge

• Good understanding of principles of taking bloods and associated clinical pathways.
• Health and Safety.
• IPC.
• Safeguarding.
• Ability to manage blood taking for all patient cohorts including minors.

Skills and Aptitudes

• Good methodical administrative/IT skills with knowledge of data input into clinical systems.
• Empathetic, patient, and caring, sensitive to patients' individual needs with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Educated to at least GCSE level or equivalent.
• Formal qualification in blood taking skills/phlebotomy.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.