We are a busy town centre practice looking to recruit a friendly phlebotomist who will fit in well with our clinical team. We are a medium sized practice with 10,150 patients with a diverse practice population. We are also a training and teaching practice committed to investing in clinicians of the future.
Main duties of the job You will have your own structured appointment books for blood tests, NHS health checks, ECGs and others. You will be responsible for clinical stock checking and ordering and also maintaining the fridge temperature logs. Please see job description for full list
*Please do not apply if you have no Phlebotomy experience*
About us We have 7 GPs and 2 practice nurses, a Business Practice Manager and an Office Manager. We also have a number of reception and admin staff who are vital in the day to running of the practice. We are a friendly bunch who are always happy to help a colleague when needed, we support each other in our day to day work which can sometimes be a challenging environment
Job responsibilities Responsible for : Our aim is to provide a high standard of clinical care in a General practice setting. We are responsive to patients needs in improving and caring for their health requirements. It is expected that all duties will be carried out courteously and efficiently with total confidentiality. Peel GPs always require a high standard of patient and business confidentiality.
Main Duties :
Providing screening and health education advice under the supervision of a registered healthcare professional.
Working collaboratively within the team to meet the needs of the patients following agreed policy and procedures, standards and guidelines
Undertake the collection, storage and dispatch of pathological specimens
Perform investigatory procedures requested by the GPs
Clinical Skills
Undertake, record and follow guidelines for the tasks for which you have received appropriate training
Urinalysis
Blood Pressure
Pulse rate and rhythm
Temperature
Height and weight
Smoking and alcohol status
Venepuncture
Chaperone
Practice
Stock checking and ordering
Maintaining fridge logs
Cleaning of clinical areas
Business
Promote the services of Peel GPs in a professional manner
An awareness of forthcoming changes within the NHS and General Practice
Communication and Data
Daily use of the clinical software system EMIS
Recording of accurate data both written and computerized
Assist with QoF (Quality and Outcome Framework)
Participate in Practice learning sessions
Attendance at meetings e.g. staff, I.T team and patient participation group
Work as a team member
Maintain a record of own personal/professional development
Promote and represent Peel GPs at meetings/visits in a professional manner
Information Governance
Patients entrust us with and allow us to gather sensitive information in relation to their health and social well being. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their confidentiality and act appropriately.
In the performance of the duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description, the post-holder will have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers/family members, Practice staff, other healthcare workers, the NHS and Peel GPs.
The post-holder will have access, either written or verbal, to business sensitive information. All information is to be regarded as strictly confidential. Information may only be divulged to authorized persons in accordance with Practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality, NHS Code of Practice and the Data Protection Act or any other statute
Attend and comply with Health & Safety training and regulations
Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks
Effective use of training to update knowledge and skills
The use of infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy, safe and hazard free area
Handling of specimens
Handling and disposal of waste materials
Cleaning of equipment to agreed standard
Maintain cold chain
To report potential risks identified to the Business Practice Manager
Maintaining an accurate control of medical stock in main storerooms and clinical rooms which also includes checking expiry dates
Attend any other training/updates as required for your post
Participate in annual appraisal or reviews
Attendance at training sessions e.g. in-house and/or external
Valid membership of professional bodies where required
Attend and comply with Health & Safety training and regulations
To work according to Practice policies and procedures and within the scope of your skills and training and Peel GPs standard of delivery services.
This list of duties is a summary and duties may be revised as changes in working practice are introduced or the needs of the Practice change.
With consultation/tuition/supervision your refusal in taking responsibility for these duties could be deemed unreasonable. Staff are required to undertake appropriate training as requested. They are also required to cover duties of colleagues during periods of absence.
Person Specification Experience Experience working as a phlebotomist
Experience working as part of a team
Experience working in primary care or GP practice
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.
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Main duties of the job You will have your own structured appointment books for blood tests, NHS health checks, ECGs and others. You will be responsible for clinical stock checking and ordering and also maintaining the fridge temperature logs. Please see job description for full list
*Please do not apply if you have no Phlebotomy experience*
About us We have 7 GPs and 2 practice nurses, a Business Practice Manager and an Office Manager. We also have a number of reception and admin staff who are vital in the day to running of the practice. We are a friendly bunch who are always happy to help a colleague when needed, we support each other in our day to day work which can sometimes be a challenging environment
Job responsibilities Responsible for : Our aim is to provide a high standard of clinical care in a General practice setting. We are responsive to patients needs in improving and caring for their health requirements. It is expected that all duties will be carried out courteously and efficiently with total confidentiality. Peel GPs always require a high standard of patient and business confidentiality.
Main Duties :
Providing screening and health education advice under the supervision of a registered healthcare professional.
Working collaboratively within the team to meet the needs of the patients following agreed policy and procedures, standards and guidelines
Undertake the collection, storage and dispatch of pathological specimens
Perform investigatory procedures requested by the GPs
Clinical Skills
Undertake, record and follow guidelines for the tasks for which you have received appropriate training
Urinalysis
Blood Pressure
Pulse rate and rhythm
Temperature
Height and weight
Smoking and alcohol status
Venepuncture
Chaperone
Practice
Stock checking and ordering
Maintaining fridge logs
Cleaning of clinical areas
Business
Promote the services of Peel GPs in a professional manner
An awareness of forthcoming changes within the NHS and General Practice
Communication and Data
Daily use of the clinical software system EMIS
Recording of accurate data both written and computerized
Assist with QoF (Quality and Outcome Framework)
Participate in Practice learning sessions
Attendance at meetings e.g. staff, I.T team and patient participation group
Work as a team member
Maintain a record of own personal/professional development
Promote and represent Peel GPs at meetings/visits in a professional manner
Information Governance
Patients entrust us with and allow us to gather sensitive information in relation to their health and social well being. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their confidentiality and act appropriately.
In the performance of the duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description, the post-holder will have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers/family members, Practice staff, other healthcare workers, the NHS and Peel GPs.
The post-holder will have access, either written or verbal, to business sensitive information. All information is to be regarded as strictly confidential. Information may only be divulged to authorized persons in accordance with Practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality, NHS Code of Practice and the Data Protection Act or any other statute
Attend and comply with Health & Safety training and regulations
Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks
Effective use of training to update knowledge and skills
The use of infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy, safe and hazard free area
Handling of specimens
Handling and disposal of waste materials
Cleaning of equipment to agreed standard
Maintain cold chain
To report potential risks identified to the Business Practice Manager
Maintaining an accurate control of medical stock in main storerooms and clinical rooms which also includes checking expiry dates
Attend any other training/updates as required for your post
Participate in annual appraisal or reviews
Attendance at training sessions e.g. in-house and/or external
Valid membership of professional bodies where required
Attend and comply with Health & Safety training and regulations
To work according to Practice policies and procedures and within the scope of your skills and training and Peel GPs standard of delivery services.
This list of duties is a summary and duties may be revised as changes in working practice are introduced or the needs of the Practice change.
With consultation/tuition/supervision your refusal in taking responsibility for these duties could be deemed unreasonable. Staff are required to undertake appropriate training as requested. They are also required to cover duties of colleagues during periods of absence.
Person Specification Experience Experience working as a phlebotomist
Experience working as part of a team
Experience working in primary care or GP practice
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.
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