Phlebotomist in Cheltenham

This is a part-time post, 8 hours per week - hours split between Monday mornings and Friday mornings. Please note - this job is based in Cheltenham.

Working under the direction of the lead nurse and as part of the practice multidisciplinary team, the post-holder will be responsible for performing venepuncture, as requested by the clinical team, to the entitled patient population. In addition, the phlebotomist will be expected to support the nursing team on an as required basis.

Main duties of the job:

• Obtaining patient consent for the collection of blood samples
• Performing venepuncture in accordance with practice protocols
• Maintaining accurate patient records on TPP SystmOne
• The correct labelling, packaging and storing of samples
• Effective use of the specimen log, resolving any discrepancies
• Ensuring samples are sent to the laboratory in a timely manner
• Maintaining an effective liaison with the laboratory staff at Gloucestershire Hospitals
• Working collaboratively with the nursing team, seeking guidance when necessary for patient related matters
• Adhering to the practices Infection, Prevention and Control policy

About us:

Overton Park Surgery is a forward-thinking GP Practice in the centre of Cheltenham. Established in 1899 by Dr Grace Harwood Stewart Billings, the first female GP in Cheltenham, the practice has a long and notable history. Since these auspicious origins the partnership has developed to include 7 GP Partners, 6 Salaried GPs, 7 Practice Nurses, 2 Health Care Assistants, 2 GP Assistants and 2 Phlebotomists supporting a growing list size of around 13,100 patients.

The Partners all have lead GP responsibilities with one GP Partner taking on the role of Practice Nurse liaison. Tracey Moore is the Lead Practice Nurse and chairs the monthly Practice Nurse meetings as well as attending our weekly Practice Meetings as the voice of the Practice Nurse team.

As a training practice, we believe team working and collaboration is essential and to foster this we hold monthly practice training and development afternoons with topics ranging from dementia awareness, child and adult safeguarding, information governance and diabetes updates. There is an emphasis on personal development and training with annual appraisal and personal training and development plans in place for all clinical and administration staff.

Job responsibilities:

REPORTS TO: Lead Practice Nurse
ACCOUNTABLE TO: Practice Management Team/GP Partners

Main responsibilities:

Working under the direction of the lead nurse and as part of the practice multidisciplinary team, the post-holder will be responsible for performing venepuncture, as requested by the clinical team, to the entitled patient population. In addition, the phlebotomist will be expected to support the nursing team on an as required basis.

Key responsibilities:

• Obtaining patient consent for the collection of a blood sample
• Performing venepuncture in accordance with practice protocols
• Maintaining accurate patient records on TPP SystmOne
• The correct labelling, packaging and storing of samples
• Effective use of the specimen log, resolving any discrepancies
• Ensuring samples are sent to the laboratory in a timely manner
• Maintaining an effective liaison with the laboratory staff at Gloucestershire Hospitals
• Working collaboratively with the nursing team, seeking guidance when necessary for patient related matters

Person Specification:

Experience:

• Experience of dealing with patients
• Experience of working in a healthcare setting

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in phlebotomy is essential
• Good standard of general education
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure

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.