Phlebotomist in Bristol

Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8.30am – 1.00pm each day, and every Saturday 8.00am – 12noon.

The successful candidate will be responsible for running daily phlebotomyclinics. They will be required to ensureall samples that require hospital analysis are correctly labelled and logged,have the necessary completed paperwork and are ready in time for collection bythe courier. Previous experience is desirablebut not essential, as full training, support, and guidance will be provided. They must be enthusiastic and motivated, haveexcellent communication skills and work well within a team.

Main duties of the job

The purpose of the role is to work under the directsupervision of the Senior HCA(s) / Lead Nurse(s) and strictly in accordancewith specific practice guidelines and protocols, the post-holder will beresponsible for performing venepuncture to obtain blood samples from patients only as the result of a directreferral from a GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner.

About us

Tyntesfield Medical Group in North Somerset is a 13 Partner General Practice with a patient list size currently of around 35,000 split across four sites: Tower House Medical Centre, Brockway Medical Centre, Backwell Medical Centre and Long Ashton Surgery.

We are a friendly and accessible team providing excellent healthcare in our community. We provide a professional, safe, supportive, and efficient working environment for everyone in the practice. We are a forward-thinking organisation with a strong emphasis on teamwork and patient-centred care.

Job responsibilities

Ensuring that the patient is as comfortable andrelaxed as possible and confirming their agreement to the collection of a bloodsample

Collection of sample(s) of blood in accordancewith training and procedures

Ensuring samples are stored in appropriatecontainers

Accurate, legible labelling of all samples toconfirm patient identity

Checking patient identification against GP/ANPrequest and confirming with patient whenever possible

Recording collection of blood sample in patientrecord in accordance with practice procedure

Accuratelydocument all consultations on the patients computer record

Ensuring that samples are dispatched to theappropriate laboratories in a timely fashion

Bookfollow up appointments when required

Actas chaperone for doctors when required

GeneralTreatment room assistance as required

Toobtain and document informed consent (either verbal or written)

Ensurethat infection control guidelines are maintained

Workas a member of the wider practice team

Manageand organise individual patient consultations

Promptly report back to the senior HCA any anomalies, incidents, complaints, accidents, significant patient issuesetc

Person Specification

Skills and Knowledge

• Good interpersonal skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to put patients as ease
• Good keyboard, IT skills, literate with Microsoft Word and Outlook
• Understanding of medical terminology
• Knowledge of infection control policies
• Understanding of EMIS

Qualifications

• Demonstrates a good standard of written and spoken English
• Minimum of 3 GCSEs or equivalent Grade C4 or above

Personal Attributes

• Adaptability and flexibility
• Accuracy
• Ability to work under pressure
• Trustworthy and reliable
• To be caring and have a warm and friendly nature
• Hold a full driving licence – car owner

Experience

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to work independently under the supervision of the Senior HCA
• and Lead Nurse
• Previous experience in venepuncture
• Ability to take blood samples within agreed procedures
• Experience in Primary Care

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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