Phlebotomist

Barrington Medical Centre is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and reliable Phlebotomist to join our friendly and supportive practice team. This is a part-time permanent position for 9 hours per week, to be worked across Tuesday and Friday mornings from 8:00am until 12:30pm. There may be some flexibility to vary the start time slightly earlier to support service needs; however, the sessions would not routinely commence later than the advertised times due to collection times.

The role is an important part of the day-to-day running of the practice, helping patients access timely blood testing in a professional, safe and reassuring environment. We are looking for somebody who is approachable, organised and able to work confidently both independently and as part of a wider clinical team. The successful candidate will work closely with the nursing and administrative teams to support chronic disease monitoring, routine investigations and wider patient care across the practice.

Main duties of the job

• Performing venepuncture safely and in line with practice protocols
• Confirming patient identity and obtaining consent prior to procedures
• Correct labelling, handling and storage of samples
• Ensuring specimens are prepared and sent to the laboratory appropriately
• Maintaining accurate clinical records
• Managing appointment flow effectively and maintaining good patient experience
• Supporting infection prevention and control procedures
• Working collaboratively with the wider clinical and administrative team
• Escalating any clinical concerns appropriately

The postholder may also be asked to support wider practice activity including audits, quality improvement work and service development where appropriate.

About us

Barrington Medical Centre is a well-established GP practice based in Altrincham, providing care to a diverse patient population within Trafford. We are a busy but supportive practice with a strong team ethos and a focus on delivering safe, responsive and patient-centred care. Our multidisciplinary team includes GPs, nurses, pharmacists, HCAs, care navigators and administrative staff who work closely together to support both patients and colleagues. We recognise the importance of creating a positive working environment and value staff who are approachable, flexible and committed to providing a high standard of care.

Job responsibilities

• Obtaining patient consent prior to the collection of blood samples
• Performing venepuncture safely and in accordance with practice protocols and infection prevention standards
• Ensuring patients are treated in a professional, reassuring and compassionate manner
• Correct labelling, handling, storage and packaging of specimens
• Ensuring samples are processed and sent to the laboratory within required timescales
• Maintaining accurate clinical records and documenting procedures appropriately within the clinical system
• Using the specimen log effectively and resolving any discrepancies identified
• Maintaining effective communication with laboratory staff where required
• Escalating any clinical concerns or difficulties appropriately to the nursing or GP team
• Working collaboratively with the wider clinical and administrative team to support patient care and service delivery
• Supporting effective clinic flow and maintaining a safe and tidy clinical environment
• Undertaking opening and closing procedures in line with practice protocols and rotas

In addition to the core responsibilities, the postholder may also be requested to:

• Participate in audit and quality improvement work as directed
• Support local initiatives to improve patient care and service delivery
• Participate in shared learning and team development activities
• Undertake mandatory training and maintain professional competencies relevant to the role

Person Specification

Experience

• Previous experience working as a Phlebotomist
• Ability to record clinical notes
• Clear, polite telephone manner
• Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
• Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
• Effective time management
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Understanding of infection prevention and control
• Basic IT skills and ability to maintain accurate records
• Experience working within General Practice
• Experience using EMIS Web
• Understanding of chronic disease monitoring within primary care

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
• Qualification in Venepuncture
• Training in Infection Prevention