This phlebotomist post sits with Magna Group Practice's clinical team, a training practice with GP partners and nurses, and the post-holder works under the Lead Nurse's supervision. Core work is taking blood alongside BP checks, urinalysis, weight monitoring, chaperoning and handling specimens, plus equipment upkeep and admin. The role is 24 hours a week, 08:00 to 14:00, split across two sites on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. A phlebotomy qualification and patient-facing experience are needed to apply.
What the job involves
- Take blood samples as a phlebotomist
- Assist the clinical team in delivering prescribed patient care programmes under the Lead Nurse's direction
- Carry out BP monitoring
- Carry out urinalysis
- Monitor patient weight
- Chaperone patients when required
- Label and bag specimens ready for collection
- Ensure sharps bins are ready for collection
- Maintain equipment used by the nursing team
- Carry out monthly checks on clinical room bags against the tick list
- Carry out administration, audits, patient recalls and BP averaging
What’s required
Qualifications
- GCSE grade A to C in English and maths
- Qualified in phlebotomy
Experience
- Demonstrable phlebotomy experience with competence in basic duties
- Experience dealing with the public and patients
Skills & knowledge
- Good computer and keyboard skills
- Excellent communication skills
Other
- Works well in a team and is proactive in developing the practice
Nice to have
- Experience of working in primary care or a GP practice
- SystmOne clinical system experience
- Microsoft Office experience
What’s offered
- On-site car parking
- NHS pension
- Competitive holiday entitlement
- Support for staff development as a training practice
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
