Phlebotomist with Healthcare assistant

The following are the core responsibilities of this role. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels.

• Phlebotomy
• Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, recording findings accurately
• Accurately measure and record clinical measurements such as height, weight and waist measurements
• To undertake NHS health checks
• Perform ECGs
• Support the practice nursing team with wound care/ dressing
• Ensure timely and accurate recording of clinical information and patient interventions on relevant electronic database systems (e.g. EMIS)
• Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background and preferred ways of communicating.
• Provide and communicate relevant health promotion literature and lifestyle advice to patients
• Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session
• Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with IPC policy
• Work as an effective and responsible team member, supporting others and exploring mechanisms to develop new ways of working.
• Support the PCN with health promotion programmes as appropriate
• To carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by a manager to ensure quality of service., 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
• GCSE Maths and English (C and above) or equivalent
• Phlebotomy certification
Desirable
• Six months of relevant experience working in a primary care environment in the last two years
• Care Certificate
• Relevant NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent
Skills Essential
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels including with patients, carers, specialist services, GPs and colleagues
• Good technical literacy with e.g. Word, Excel, and experience using a clinical system such as EMIS
• Able to work independently and manage own workload
• Able to build strong professional relationships
• Understanding of social determinants of health and how these can be addressed with patients
Experience Essential
• Experience of working with healthcare professionals and/or previous experience in the NHS or social care
• Experience coordinating with multiple stakeholder or individuals to meet specified outcomes
• Experience providing advice/signposting
• Knowledge of safeguarding interventions and an awareness of the Mental Capacity Act
Desirable
• Experience using a patient clinical system such as EMIS
• Knowledge of a range of local community groups which support wellbeing
Personal Qualities: Essential
• Ability to motivate people
• Able to travel locally as required
• Passionate about combatting disadvantage and inequality in healthcare
• Able to work as part of a team
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
• GCSE Maths and English (C and above) or equivalent
• Phlebotomy certification
Desirable
• Six months of relevant experience working in a primary care environment in the last two years
• Care Certificate
• Relevant NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent
Skills Essential
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels including with patients, carers, specialist services, GPs and colleagues
• Good technical literacy with e.g. Word, Excel, and experience using a clinical system such as EMIS
• Able to work independently and manage own workload
• Able to build strong professional relationships
• Understanding of social determinants of health and how these can be addressed with patients
Experience Essential
• Experience of working with healthcare professionals and/or previous experience in the NHS or social care
• Experience coordinating with multiple stakeholder or individuals to meet specified outcomes
• Experience providing advice/signposting
• Knowledge of safeguarding interventions and an awareness of the Mental Capacity Act
Desirable
• Experience using a patient clinical system such as EMIS
• Knowledge of a range of local community groups which support wellbeing
Personal Qualities: Essential
• Ability to motivate people
• Able to travel locally as required
• Passionate about combatting disadvantage and inequality in healthcare
• Able to work as part of a team
  
  About us
Surrey Heath Community Providers Ltd is a federation of 7 GP practices across 10 sites, serving over 104,000 patients across Surrey Heath. Within our federation, we hold the GMS contract for Upper Gordon Road Surgerya highly regarded, patient-centred practice with a list size of 11,000+. The practice is supported by a strong, diverse and experienced clinical team, including:
• Ten Salaried GPs
• Clinical Pharmacists
• Paramedics
• An Advanced Nurse Practitioner
• A dedicated Nursing team
• Healthcare Assistants
Alongside the onsite team, the practice benefits from the federations central management support across operations, HR, finance, governance and senior clinical leadership creating a resilient collaborative environment that enables clinicians to focus on delivering high-quality patient care.