Phlebotomist. HCA

My Client Malvern Family Practice require a part-time Phlebotomist to provide a high quality venipuncture and blood sampling service for their patients. This post is temporary with the view to becoming permanent.

DUTES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• To provide a full and comprehensive venepuncture and sampling service with due regard to procedures governing safe clinical practice, confidentiality, cross infection and Health & Safety and to show respect for the dignity and comfort of the patients at all times.
• To provide an efficient and accurate sampling service on all patients
• To be individually responsible for carrying our procedures for the labelling and recording of specimens ensuring accuracy and safe practice according to established protocols.
• To have full working knowledge of blood collection tubes, forms and systems.
• To have a thorough knowledge of the appropriate range of tests for each container and to ensure that appropriate blood volumes are collected.
• To carry out additional procedures involving special tests according to standard operating procedures and the laboratory manual protocols.
• To work as part of a multidisciplinary team liaising with medical, nursing, administration and laboratory staff.
• To communicate effectively with patients, parents and relatives
• To understand and implement when required blood spill protocol and management of same.
• Cleaning and maintenance of clinical equipment
• Reporting faults in line with practice protocol.
• Correct disposal and replacement of sharp bins in line with policies and procedures.

Essential Criteria

• 4 GSCE's to include Maths and English And
• Phlebotomy Certificate

Or

• A minimum of 2 years relevant experience working as a phlebotomist
• A minimum of two years relevant experience working in the NHS as a phlebotomist

Desirable Criteria

• Previous experience working in a treatment room environment in a GP surgery
• Experience using EMIS WEB
• 24 hour blood pressure setup
• ECG
• Minor Dressings
• Suture Removal
• Vitamin B12 injections
• Written communication skills
• Time management skills
• Approachable
• Can recognise own personal development needs and set personal objectives

£16.37 per hour

20 hours pw - Mon, Tues, Wed & Thurs 8.30am - 1pm

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