Phlebotomist

About the Role

Longfield Medical Centre is looking for an experienced phlebotomist to join our busy GP surgery in Maldon, Essex, on a part time basis, with the hours to be discussed at interview. The successful candidate will provide an accurate and reliable service to our patients.

You will be part of the nursing team contributing to the clinical care of patients by providing a high-quality and accurate blood collection service.

Main responsibilities include:

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 protocols 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 wherever 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 clinical team of any significant patient issues. Undertaking training and development as required in line with the responsibilities of the post and practice policies. About the Candidate If you are an experienced phlebotomist looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you. Essential: Experience in venepuncture. Able to work under pressure with minimal supervision. Experience of dealing with the public/patients in a caring environment. Aware of need for strict infection prevention control. Desirable: NHS Care Certificate. Experience of working with SystmOne clinical system. Experience of Microsoft Office software. About Us Longfield Medical Centre has a list size of just over 16,500 patients. Our friendly clinical team consists of 6 GP partners, a salaried GP, GP registrars, advanced nurse practitioners, physician associates, pharmacists, pharmacy technician, community paramedics, nurses and HCAs.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note 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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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