Phlebotomist

**Phlebotomist**

**18 hours per week**

**7:30-1:30pm Monday, Tuesday and Friday**

Salary negotiable depending on experience

We are looking to appoint a highly motivated phlebotomist. You will be working under the direction of the lead nurse and as part of the practice multidisciplinary team, the post holder will be responsible for performing venepuncture, as requested by the clinical team, to the entitled patient population. In addition, the Phlebotomist will be expected to support the nursing team on an as required basis.

The following are the core 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 Emis web
- The correct labelling, packaging and storing of samples
- Effective use of the specimen log, resolving any discrepancies
- Ensuring samples are sent to the laboratory in a timely manner
- Maintaining an effective liaison with the laboratory staff at relevant hospital trusts
- Chaperoning duties
- Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/nurses
- Sterilising, cleansing and maintenance of surgical equipment
- Arranging 24hr BP Monitor/Cardiac Event Monitor/ IGT Recall
- Fitting of 24hr BP Monitor/Cardiac Event Monitor
- Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording
- Surgical equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation
- Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms
- Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions including assisting GPs during the performance of minor operations
- Working collaboratively with the nursing team, seeking guidance when necessary for patient related matters

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Phlebotomist may be requested to:

- Participate in practice audit as directed by the audit lead
- Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
- Support and participate in shared learning within the practice
- Complete opening and closing procedures in accordance with the Enhanced Access Hours.

**Person specification - Phlebotomist**

**Qualifications**

**Essential**
- Relevant qualification in venepuncture
- Good standard of general education

**Experience**

**Essential**
- Experience of working with the general public
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting

**Desirable**
- Experience of working in a primary care environment

**Clinical knowledge and skills**

**Essential**
- Venepuncture
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes

**Skills**

**Essential**
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- Effective time management (planning and organising)
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
- Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
- EMIS user skills

**Personal qualities**

**Essential**
- Polite and confident
- Flexible and cooperative
- Motivated
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
- Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations
- Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
- Effectively utilise resources
- Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort

**Desirable**
- Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
- Commitment to ongoing professional development

**Other requirements**

**Essential**
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
- Occupational Health clearance
- Flexibility to work outside of core office hours

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £11,262.88-£12,670.75 per year

**Benefits**:

- Cycle to work scheme

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Godalming: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Phlebotomy: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person