Job summary

We are not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Your Main role will be to cover Phlebotomy services across the Wyre Forest Health Partnership providing a patient service on a rotational basis from our sites in Kidderminster, Bewdley, Stourport and Hagley.

The individual will be responsible for ensuring that the blood specimens are taken in a professional manner.

We understand that everyone has different commitments and are happy to explore flexible working arrangements. We welcome applications for a range of hours, whether you are looking for full-time work (for example, Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm), part-time hours, such as 9am-2pm, weekday evenings (5.30pm-8pm) or weekends. These are options rather than requirements, and we are happy to discuss a working pattern that suits both you and the needs of the role.

Employee Benefits

Our benefits package includes:

• Generous Annual Leave - 5 weeks of holiday plus bank holidays.

• NHS Pension Scheme - Access to the NHS pension scheme.

• Career Progression & Training - We support your development in both clinical and non-clinical fields.

• Cycle to Work Scheme - Tax-efficient bike scheme.

• Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave - Enhanced parental leave after 24 months service.

• Team Events & Christmas Parties - We believe in celebrating our hard work with social events, including a fantastic Christmas party every year.

Main duties of the job

We are not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Previous applicants need not apply.

To support the Doctors and practice nursing team in the delivery of phlebotomy services, delivering care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population.

• Checking patient identification against GP/Nurse requests and confirming patient agreement to the procedure requested. Procedures to include Venepuncture and Chaperoning as required
• Ensuring all specimens are in appropriate containers, accurately labelled and bagged ready for collection by the courier
• Safely disposing of sharps, spillages and other clinical waste
• Replenish stocks and equipment in consulting and treatment rooms as necessary, including monitoring expiry dates
• Maintaining a high level of hygiene within own work area, ensuring that all equipment is kept clean and in good working order and reporting any problems identified
• Maintaining and updating patient records in accordance with Practice procedures
• Notifying the GP/Nurse of any significant patient issues or other anomalies
• Liaising with and assisting the wider Practice Team as required to ensure a quality service
• Attending clinical team and Practice meetings as required
• Other related tasks as may be required, providing appropriate training has been given

About us

Wyre Forest Health Partnership (WFHP) is a successful and ambitious health partnership, working at scale to provide high-quality, innovative patient care through a valued and respected team.

Since December 2014, WFHP has operated as a single partnership across five surgeries, three of which are purpose-built. We provide primary care services to approximately 72,000 patients and are recognised for our innovative approach to delivering care at scale. Our size enables us to support a large multidisciplinary workforce while maintaining a strong focus on collaboration, continuous improvement and high-quality patient care.

We have a well-established quality improvement culture and are always looking for new ways to enhance the services we provide for our patients and the experience of our staff.

WFHP is committed to supporting the NHS ambition to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions as soon as possible. We actively encourage all colleagues to take an interest in sustainability and to incorporate environmentally responsible practices into their day-to-day roles wherever possible.