Phlebotomist

Role Overview & Responsibilities

Full Time/Part Time

We are a large Medical Practice with sites based in Linton, Sawston, Royston, Barley and Shelford and are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person to join our team at Royston Health Centre

Hours are as follows:

Monday - Friday

Job summary:

• Working under the direct supervision of the practice nurses and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the post-holder will be responsible for performing venepuncture to obtain blood samples from patients only as the result of a direct referral from a GP or nurse practitioner.

Duties and responsibilities:

• 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 training 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 whenever 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 GP/nurse of any significant patient issues
• Liaising with and assisting members of the administrative team

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Salary: From £10.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location