Phlebotomist

Camberley Health Centre are seeking an experienced qualified phlebotomist to join our friendly practice team. We require a phlebotomist to work 15 hours per week over a variety of shifts. Please no recruitment agencies Main duties of the job, 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
• Confirming the patients agreement to the collection of a blood sample and ensuring that the patient is comfortable and relaxed.
• Collection of sample(s) of blood in accordance with practice protocols
• Ensuring samples are stored in appropriate containers and are accurately labelled
• Checking patient identification against GP/nurse request
• Recording collection of blood sample in patient record in accordance with practice procedures
• Ensuring samples are sent to the laboratory in a timely manner
• Ensuring that anomalies are reported to a senior member of staff
• Notifying the clinical team of any significant patient issues
• Liaising with and assisting members of the administrative team
• Undertake training and development as required in line with the responsibilities of the post and practice policies
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 duty rota, Please see supporting documents for a full job description, person specification and list of responsibilities. Job description, Please see supporting documents for a full job description, person specification and list of responsibilities.
  
  Essential
• Relevant qualification in venepuncture
• Good standard of general education
Skills Essential
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Good listening and organisational skills
• Experience of working with the public
• Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
• Excellent customer care skills
• Disciplined and organised, with the ability to work under pressure and manage own time
• Able to work as part of a team and autonomously
• Effective time management (Planning and organising)
• Able to collect and collate data
Experience Essential
• Working with the general public
• Working in a healthcare setting
• Microsoft Office packages including PowerPoint, Word, Excel and other IT skills acquired through training and practical experience
• Working within the NHS or general practice environment
• Dealing with the public/patients in a caring environment
• Aware of need for strict infection prevention control
Desirable
• Working with EMIS Web clinical systems, Polite and confident
• 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
• Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
Desirable
• Committed to ongoing professional development
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
• Relevant qualification in venepuncture
• Good standard of general education
Skills Essential
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Good listening and organisational skills
• Experience of working with the public
• Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
• Excellent customer care skills
• Disciplined and organised, with the ability to work under pressure and manage own time
• Able to work as part of a team and autonomously
• Effective time management (Planning and organising)
• Able to collect and collate data
Experience Essential
• Working with the general public
• Working in a healthcare setting
• Microsoft Office packages including PowerPoint, Word, Excel and other IT skills acquired through training and practical experience
• Working within the NHS or general practice environment
• Dealing with the public/patients in a caring environment
• Aware of need for strict infection prevention control
Desirable
• Working with EMIS Web clinical systems, Polite and confident
• 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
• Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
Desirable
• Committed to ongoing professional development
  
  We are a friendly Practice, serving a diverse community of approximately 10k patient list. With a multidisciplinary team comprising of GPs, Nurses, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Healthcare Assistant, Medical Administrator/Receptionists, Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technician