Phlebotomist

Helmsley Medical Centre & Terrington Surgery

Job Overview

Helmsley Medical Centre is looking for a qualified, experienced phlebotomist to work within our busy practice. They will be joining an already well-established team of experienced and supportive nurses and healthcare assistant.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will have experience of taking blood within a Primary Care setting. It is important that the post holder is able to remain calm under pressure, is efficient and organised.

The post holder will have experience of managing blood-taking equipment ensuring that infection control protocol is followed at all times.

The post holder will have clinical system experience and knowledge of entering patient information on the system.

We offer a competitive salary.

Part time role of 16.5 hours per week over 3 mornings (must include a Friday morning).

About us

Helmsley Medical Centre is a busy surgery which prides itself on providing excellent patient care to our 3500 patients.

We have 2 GP partners and two salaried GPs, 2 Advanced Nurse Practitioners, 2 Nurses, an HCA as well as a superb group of highly committed and enthusiastic administrative and reception staff. There is also a pharmacy attached to the surgery.

Terrington Surgery is a small village practice providing health care and dispensing to our 1400 patient population. We share the same GP team and also have a phlebotomist, practice nurse and supportive reception/administrative staff.

Job Description

Main duties

To undertake the delivery of Phlebotomy service in General Practice, working with the doctors and nursing team to bring medical services to the patients.

Responsibilities

· Management of Treatment Room

· To ensure correct equipment is used and kept clean to prescribed guidelines for infection control protection

· Collection of samples of blood in accordance with training and procedures

· Maintenance of infection control

· To record patients' clinical data on the computer

The post holder will be required to

· Work in accordance with practice guidelines to assist the clinical team

· Collect samples of blood, ensuring that they are labelled correctly

· Maintain confidentiality and check patient identification

· Liaise with clinicians with any concerns

· Effectively manage own time, workload and resources

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

· Qualified in Phlebotomy/Venepuncture

Experience

Essential

· Experience of working in a healthcare setting

· Ability to record accurate clinical notes

· Consistently confidential, compassionate and respectful approach, placing a high value on the dignity of patients, relatives, carers and colleagues.

Desirable

· Working in General Practice

· Experience of using the clinical system SystmOne

Personal Qualities

Essential

· Ability to communicate effectively and to understand the needs of the patient

· Problem solving with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required

· Flexibility with an adaptable approach

· Commitment to ongoing professional development

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 submission of disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer Details

Employer Name

Helmsley Medical Centre & Terrington Surgery

Address

Helmsley Medical Centre

Carlton Road

Helmsley

York

YO62 5HD

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 16.5 per week

Schedule:

• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• York, YO62 5HD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Phlebotomy: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 02/04/2023
Expected start date: 02/05/2023