Job Description

Barwell and Hollycroft Medical Centre is a well-established, GMS Practice with enthusiastic GPs supported by excellent management, nursing and administrative teams. We are a thriving, forward thinking practice based over 2 sites in Barwell & Hinckley in Leicestershire.

We are a friendly, patient-focused GP Practice committed to delivering high-quality healthcare to our community. We are now seeking a motivated and skilled Phlebotomist to join our clinical team and support the practice in providing excellent patient care.

We currently have a vacancy for a phlebotomist for 15 hours a week, who is highly motivated and committed to providing high quality patient care, to join our current team.

3 hours a day 8am - 11am

Renumeration: 13 per hour

Our Practice:

Current List size 15,250+

List size increasing with New Build premises at Barwell and new developments at Hollycroft.

Current team of 4 partners, 7 Salaried GPs, 2 Paramedics, 3 Nurses, 2 HCAs, 1 Nurse Associate, plus additional roles staff including Clinical Pharmacist, Mental Health Practitioners etc.

Training Practice (GPSTs / Medical students and student nurses)

High QOF points achievers

SystmOne Practice

Comprehensive list of enhanced services offered

Part of the Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland ICB & the Hinckley Alliance Federation and Fosse way PCN.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Perform venepuncture procedures safely, efficiently, and with minimal discomfort to patients.

Correctly label, handle, and store blood samples in accordance with pathology laboratory requirements.

Ensure patient identification is accurately confirmed prior to all procedures.

Maintain accurate and timely records using the clinical system (SystmOne).

Perform duties such as processing samples including urine samples

Assist the nurse team with routine safety / IPC checks.

Stock checks when required.

Adhere strictly to infection prevention and control policies and health & safety guidance.

Communicate effectively and empathetically with patients, colleagues, and external services.

Contribute to the smooth running of the practice and support the wider clinical team as required.

Person Specification

Essential:

Evidence of competency in venepuncture (qualification or equivalent training/experience).

Knowledge of infection control and health & safety procedures.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Full UK driving license

Desirable:

Previous experience in primary care, general practice, or NHS setting.

Familiarity with clinical IT systems (e.g. SystmOne).

Awareness of safeguarding and confidentiality policies within healthcare.

What We Offer

Supportive, professional working environment.

Ongoing training and development opportunities.

NHS pension scheme eligibility.

Flexible working arrangements where possible.

Confidentiality:

While seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately

In the performance of the duties outlined in this , the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their careers, Practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the Practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential

Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the Practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the Practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data

Health & Safety:

The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others' health, safety and security as defined in the Practice Health & Safety Policy, to include:

Using personal security systems within the workplace according to Practice guidelines

Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks

Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills

Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards

Reporting potential risks identified

Equality and Diversity:

The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers, and colleagues, to include:

Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of people's rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Practice procedures and policies, and current legislation

Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues

Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights

Personal/Professional Development:

The post-holder will participate in any training program implemented by the Practice as part of this employment, such training to include:

Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development

Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work

Attending training courses for BLS and other mandatory training required for the role.

Safeguarding Children and Adults:

Barwell and Hollycroft has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk ensuring that they are protected from harm. The post holder will be expected to work in accordance with the Barwell and Hollycroft policy for Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 13.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 per week

Benefits:

Free parking On-site parking
Work Location: In person