Phlebotomist with Healthcare assistant in Camberley

The following are the core responsibilities of this role. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels.

• Phlebotomy

• Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, recording findings accurately.
• Accurately measure and record clinical measurements such as height, weight and waist measurements.
• To undertake NHS health checks.
• Perform ECGs.
• Support the practice nursing team with wound care/dressing.
• Ensure timely and accurate recording of clinical information and patient interventions on relevant electronic database systems (e.g. EMIS).
• Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background and preferred ways of communicating.
• Provide and communicate relevant health promotion literature and lifestyle advice to patients.
• Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session.
• Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with IPC policy.
• Work as an effective and responsible team member, supporting others and exploring mechanisms to develop new ways of working.
• Support the PCN with health promotion programmes as appropriate.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by a manager to ensure quality of service.

Qualifications

• Essential Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English (C and above) or equivalent.
• Phlebotomy certification.

• Six months of relevant experience working in a primary care environment in the last two years.
• Care Certificate.
• Relevant NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels including with patients, carers, specialist services, GPs and colleagues.
• Good technical literacy with e.g. Word, Excel, and experience using a clinical system such as EMIS.
• Able to work independently and manage own workload.
• Able to build strong professional relationships.
• Understanding of social determinants of health and how these can be addressed with patients.

Experience

• Essential Experience

• Experience of working with healthcare professionals and/or previous experience in the NHS or social care.
• Experience coordinating with multiple stakeholders or individuals to meet specified outcomes.
• Experience providing advice/signposting.
• Knowledge of safeguarding interventions and an awareness of the Mental Capacity Act.

• Experience using a patient clinical system such as EMIS.
• Knowledge of a range of local community groups which support wellbeing.

Personal Qualities

• Ability to motivate people.
• Able to travel locally as required.
• Passionate about combatting disadvantage and inequality in healthcare.
• Able to work as part of a team.

About Us

Surrey Heath Community Providers Ltd is a federation of 7 GP practices across 10 sites, serving over 104,000 patients across Surrey Heath. Within our federation, we hold the GMS contract for Upper Gordon Road Surgery – a highly regarded, patient-centred practice with a list size of 11,000+. The practice is supported by a strong, diverse and experienced clinical team, including: Ten Salaried GPs, Clinical Pharmacists, Paramedics, An Advanced Nurse Practitioner, A dedicated Nursing team, Healthcare Assistants. Alongside the onsite team, the practice benefits from the federation's central management support across operations, HR, finance, governance and senior clinical leadership creating a resilient collaborative environment that enables clinicians to focus on delivering high-quality patient care.