Phlebotomist

**Overview**:
We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and committed Phlebotomist to work within our nursing team.

**Duties**:

- 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) 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
- Urinalysis
- Blood pressure monitoring
- 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

**General responsibilities for all staff**

The post holder is expected to;
- Adhere to practice policies and procedures and relevant legislation including the requirements of any professional bodies.
- Attend mandatory training as identified by the practice
- Highlight potential development areas.

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

Pay: £11.84 per hour

Expected hours: 22 per week

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Bereavement leave
- Company pension
- Sick pay

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 11/06/2024
Reference ID: TSP_PHLEB24