Job Description

Part Time

Hours of work will be between 0800-1300 Monday - Friday.

Parkshot Medical, based in central Richmond, is a large modern well respected NHS GP Practice spread over four floors, looking after some 14,700 patients.

We require exceptional individuals to support the practice nursing and administrative teams in the delivery of clinical and administrative services, delivering care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population.

Working under the direction of the Nurse Manager and as part of the practice multidisciplinary team, the post-holder will be responsible for performing venepuncture, as requested by the clinical team, to the entitled patient population. In addition, the Phlebotomist will be expected to support the nursing team on an as required basis.

This organisation will ensure the post-holder has access to appropriate clinical supervision and an appropriate named individual in the organisation to provide general advice and support on a day-to-day basis.

The post-holder will be an integral part of the general practice team.

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

Obtaining patient consent for the collection of a blood sample Performing venepuncture in accordance with practice protocols Maintaining accurate patient records on the clinical IT system and ensuring specimens are ready for onward transportation The correct labelling, packaging and storing of samples Effective use of the specimen log, resolving any discrepancies Ensuring samples are sent to the laboratory in a timely manner Working collaboratively with the nursing team, seeking guidance when necessary for patient related matters Being an integral part of the general practice team Acting as a chaperone as required Ensuring clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the organisation's IPC Policy Working within national and local protocols where these exist Be aware of duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to practice policies and procedures on safeguarding adults and safeguarding children Undertaking all mandatory training and induction programmes Contributing to and embracing the spectrum of clinical governance Maintaining a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times
Please note that should this vacancy attract sufficient interest it may be necessary to close the vacancy at an earlier date. We therefore suggest that you apply at an early stage to avoid disappointment

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: From 13.85 per hour

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme
Experience:

EMIS Web: 1 year (preferred) NHS setting work: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person