Phlebotomist in Ashington

Please note that NPC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. The successful applicant will be an employee of the subsidiary and not Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Whilst appointees will have a base practice within NPC, they may be asked to work at other practices across our group. We do however limit this as much as possible as we appreciate continuity is vital to effective primary care. Flexible working offers choice in where, when, and how we work, ensuring patients remain at the heart of all we do. It’s open to everyone, and we aim to find solutions that work for both you and the organisation. All arrangements must be reasonable and balanced to maintain safe and effective patient care.

Job overview: To be responsible for undertaking a wide range of phlebotomy and administrative duties. To provide general support to meet the needs of patients, following policy and procedures. Duties can include but are not limited to:

• Acting as a central point of contact for patients as well as distributing information/messages and enquiries for the clinical team.
• Liaising with multidisciplinary team members and external agencies such as secondary care and community service providers.
• Processing both electronic and paper copy patient records.
• Dealing with appointment system, and patients’ blood pressure, pulse rate, height and weight.

This job will require working at NPC Lintonville. Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received.

To provide a high standard of customer care to patients, relatives & visitors. Ensure that all stationery & clinical stock levels are maintained. Notify a GP of any significant patient issues. Ensure full and accurate recording in the patient’s computerised records. Prepare and maintain environments and equipment before, during and after patient interventions. Working under the direct supervision of the senior practice nurse 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, nurse practitioner or practice nurse.

Working for our organisation: Northumbria Primary Care Ltd (NPC) is a pioneering partnership with local GPs and now manages several GP practices with around 120,000 registered patients in Northumberland and North Tyneside. Make sure to read the ‘NPC Candidate Pack’ before submitting your application and make sure you know everything there is to know before applying to join our fantastic organisation.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities:

• Blood Collection: Perform venipuncture and capillary puncture techniques to collect blood samples from patients.
• Patient Interaction: Greet and identify patients, explain the procedure, and ensure their comfort during the blood draw.
• Sample Handling: Properly label blood samples with patient information and test orders, and prepare them for transportation to laboratories.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of blood collection and patient information, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
• Safety and Hygiene: Follow safety protocols and infection control standards to maintain a clean and safe working environment.

Applicants who are members of the Armed Forces, those who have a disability that requires support in the workplace (two ticks pledge) and those who have been looked after by the care system as a child or young person (for example, in foster care, children's homes, kinship or local authority care) who meet the essential criteria will be interviewed under the Trust's interview guarantee scheme. We recognise the positive value of diversity and inclusion and are committed to a workforce that is diverse, equal and inclusive. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME people are currently under-represented in our workforce as well as other under-represented groups such as LGBT+ and disabled candidates.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to attend interview please make the recruitment team aware as soon as possible by calling our HR Recruitment Team on 0191 203 1415 option 2. Applicants who meet the Fit and Proper Person Requirements (FPPR) will require additional pre-employment checks in line with CQC and NHS England statutory guidance. Make sure to read the ‘applicant guidance notes’ before submitting your application and make sure you know everything there is to know before joining our fantastic trust!

Certificate of Sponsorship: Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust proudly hold a sponsor licence. In order to provide sponsorship you and the role you are applying for must meet UKVI eligibility requirements. Please check your eligibility prior to submitting an application. Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Please note that it is a requirement of this Trust that all successful applicants pay for their own DBS certification if a DBS check is required for the post. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first monthly pay.