Phlebotomist

Job summary

Working closely with ourCommunity Nursing Teamyoullbe expected to perform phlebotomy duties as directed by the GP/Community Nursing Team, be able to give appropriate advice to patients undergoing blood tests and maintain clear, contemporaneous records. At all times youll care forthe patients and their families in the way thatyou believe is best, delivering our high service standards, sharing bestpractice, and actively improving the way we work.

You will be expected to have previous experience in phlebotomy and have completed a structured theoretical and practical assessment on venepuncture. You will need to have the ability to travel across a wide geographical area, therefore applicants must be a car driver/ also have strong communication and organisation skills, and a flexible approach which will ensureyou deliver positive experiences to patientsat every stage of theirhealthcare journey.

This role is for hours a week working Wednesday - Friday in the community.

As this role is a community role you will require a driving license and access to a car for work purposes.

Main duties of the job

To deal with patients, who are having blood sample taken in a professional and courteous manner. To report any problems to the Team Leaderor GP for advice or remedial action. To maintain confidentiality at all times. To maintain accuracy of patient identification on blood bottles. Ensure that contemporaneous records are maintained. Ensure that patients confidentiality is maintained and that Caldicott principles are adhered to. Maintain standards of care in line with clinical policies and procedures. To take responsibility for personal protection and safe working environment. Act in accordance with the Mental Capacity Act Ensure that incidents are reported in a timely manner To adhere to HCRG care group policies and procedures. As a member of the nursing team contribute to service development. Participate in clinical supervision Attend Mandatory study days

About us

About the Company

We change lives by transforming health and care.

Established in 2006, we are one of the UKs leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.

Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. Were a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.

While it doesnt happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and well need to close it earlier than the date weve shown here. If youre keen to join our team, wed love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

As a Community Phlebotomist, you'll be part of our valued team at Gravesham Community Hospital.

You will feel valued as a Community Phlebotomist within HCRG Care Group, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including:

Salary of £22, with group pension Free tea and coffee at your base location Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on every day purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover lifes emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our Outstanding learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise An open, just culture where you're encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care backed up by at least £100,000 of ringfenced innovation funding each year The pride of working for an organisation committed to the highest clinical and quality standards: with a majority of our rated services holding good or outstanding ratings from the Care Quality CommissionThe Ideal Candidate

You will have good experience of working in healthcare as a Phlebotomist.

You will also need to be confident using IT systems and be able to demonstrate working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages Outlook, Word, Excel.

As this role is a community role you will require a driving license and access to a car for work purposes.

Person Specification

General Requirements

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