Phlebotomist

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with relevant skills and experience. You will have completed an accredited Phlebotomy course. The applicant must have experience within a medical environment.

Hours:20 hours per week between the hours of 7am and 6pm, Monday to Friday.

Pay:£12.51 per hour.

Site:The Burns Practice, 4 Albion Place, Bennetthorpe DN1 2EG and The Burns Practice, Goodison Boulevard, Doncaster DN4 6NJ

For an informal discussion about the role please contact: Mandi Hardy (Nurse Manager) via e-mail: [email protected]

Main duties of the job

Working under the direction of the nurse manager, and as part of the practice multidisciplinary team, the post-holder will be responsible for:

• Ensuring that the patient is as comfortable and relaxed as possible and confirming their agreement to the collection of a blood sample
• Collection of sample(s)s of blood in accordance with training and procedures
• Ensuring samples are stored in appropriate containers
• Accurate, legible labelling of all samples to confirm patient identity
• Checking patient identification against GP/Nurse request and confirming with patient whenever possible
• Recording collection of blood sample in patient record in accordance with practice procedure
• Ensuring that samples are dispatched to the appropriate laboratories in a timely fashion
• Ensuring that anomalies are reported to a senior member of staff
• Notifying the GP/Nurse of any significant patient issues
• Liaising with and assisting members of the administrative team
• To provide professional, competent and efficient medical care based on best practice which meets patients health and social needs

About us

The Burns Practice is a high achieving, forward thinking and proactive Practice, constantly striving for a seamless provision of excellent patient care within a holistic environment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The following are the primary responsibilities of the phlebotomist. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

· Obtaining patient consent for the collection of a blood sample

· Performing venepuncture in accordance with practice protocols

· Maintaining accurate patient records on SystmOne

· The correct labelling, packaging and storing of samples

· Ensuring samples are sent to the laboratory in a timely manner

· Working collaboratively with the nursing team, seeking guidance when necessary for patient related matters

· Process laboratoy samples requested by the GPs and nurses

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified in Phlebotomy

Desirable

• Experienced in Phlebotomy

Experience

Desirable

• Experience of working in primary care

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

The Burns Practice

Address

The Burns Practice

4 South Parade

Doncaster

South Yorkshire

DN1 2EG

Employer's website

https://www.burnspracticedoncaster.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)