Redwell Medical Centre, a GP practice, is recruiting a phlebotomist to its treatment area team for 25 hours a week. The post centres on taking blood from adults and children at the request of the clinical team, hospitals or other services, then labelling and storing samples for collection. Shifts run Monday to Friday, starting between 8.30 and 9.00, with possible overtime to cover leave and sickness. Candidates need venepuncture competence and experience in a hospital, GP practice, urgent care centre or phlebotomy unit.
What the job involves
- Perform venepuncture on adults and children as requested by the clinical team, hospitals or other services
- Obtain patient consent for blood sample collection
- Label, package and store samples correctly, ready for collection
- Keep the specimen log accurate and resolve discrepancies
- Maintain patient records on the clinical IT system
- Send samples to the laboratory promptly and liaise with NHS Trust laboratory staff
- Support the wider nursing and clinical team, seeking guidance on patient matters
- Act as chaperone when required
- Remove clinical waste and replace sharps bins under the IPC policy
- Follow national and local protocols and safeguarding policies for adults and children
- Support the administrative team when required
- Undertake mandatory training and induction, and keep the working area clean
What’s required
Qualifications
- Qualified or competent in venepuncture
Experience
- Experience in a hospital, GP practice, urgent care centre or phlebotomy unit
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
