Phlebotomist in Brighton

Ardingly Court Surgery is seeking an experienced Phlebotomist to work as part of our Nursing team. We are looking for someone who enjoys working in a busy team environment and has a love of patient care. The successful candidate will be suitably qualified Phlebotomist who can deliver phlebotomy clinics independently (Training will be provided regarding IT systems and internal processes but the candidate must be experienced in terms of phlebotomy skills). Either work part-time initially and be willing (with training and supervision) to expand the role over time to take on Health Care Assistant (HCA) duties to increase overall hours.

Please indicate in your CV application how many hours per week you would ideally like to work and if there are any restrictions to working days and times (Monday to Friday). Also, please indicate if you would like to work purely as a phlebotomist, or if you would like the opportunity to work as a Health Care Assistant.

We are a team of 6 GPs, 3 practice nurses and 14 administrative staff. We are a close-knit and hardworking team based in Kemptown, which has good access to buses and is within walking distance from Brighton station.

Main duties of the job:

• You will be a member of a Primary Health Care team carrying out the taking of blood from patients at the practice under clinical supervision of the Practice Nurses, following evidence-based national and local clinical governance principles.
• Providing an efficient service to all patients and clinicians ensuring that the work allocated to you is regularly prioritised and dealt with in deadlines set.

About us:

NHS GP surgery based in Kemptown, Brighton. Benefits include NHS pension and training opportunities to develop into a Health Care Assistant.

Job 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 clinical team of any significant patient issues.
• Liaising with and assisting members of the administrative team.

Appendix RE Health Care Assistant role:

• Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, recording findings accurately.
• Carry out BMI checks as directed.
• Ordering and unpacking of practice stock.
• Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly.
• Support the practice with diabetes foot checks & learning disability checks.
• Act as a chaperone as required.
• Provide support during minor operations as required.
• Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate.
• If trained, administer flu vaccinations or other injections.

Person Specification:

• Good standard of general education.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Phlebotomy skills and experience.
• Phlebotomy training and relevant updates.
• Flexibility.
• Strong attention to patient confidentiality.
• NVQ level 2 Phlebotomy or equivalent.
• Health Care Service Certificate and/or diplomas.
• EMIS experience.
• Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£12.21 to £14 an hour dependant on experience and duties.