We are looking for an experienced Phlebotomist to join our busy GP surgery in Maldon, Essex. We are looking for a friendly approachable and confident phlebotomist to provide an accurate and reliable service to our patients.
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, Physicians Associates, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technician, Community Paramedics, Nurses, and HCAs.
Main duties of the job include being part of the nursing team contributing to the clinical care of patients by providing a high-quality and accurate blood collection service.
Job 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.
- Undertake training and development as required in line with the responsibilities of the post and practice policies.
Person Specification:
Essential
Experience in venepuncture position
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
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