Job summary

Phlebotomist to cover maternity leave for the next 6 months. Providing venepuncture to the PCN patients who are booked into the PCN hub based at Richmond Medical Centre.

Saturday 9am - 12pm

Main duties of the job

The following are the core responsibilities of the phlebotomist. 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 Emis Web

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

Maintaining an effective liaison with the laboratory staff at Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Working collaboratively with the nursing team, seeking guidance when necessary for patient related matters

About us

Solihull South Central PCN, consists of Grafton Road Surgery, Hobs Moat Medical Centre, Richmond Medical Centre and St Margaret's Medical Practice

Job summary

This is a part time role for 3/4 months to cover sickness

Receive, assist and direct patients in accessing the appropriate service or healthcare professional in a courteous, efficient and effective way.

Provide general assistance to the Practice team and project a positive and friendly image to patients and other visitors, either in person or via the telephone.

Provide holiday cover for other members of the team

Main duties of the job

Ensure an effective and efficient reception service is provided to patients and any other visitors to the Practice.

Deal with all general enquiries, explain procedures and make new and follow-up appointments.

Using your own judgment and communication skills ensure that patients with no prior appointment but who need urgent consultation are seen in a logical and non-disruptive manner.

Explain Practice arrangements and formal requirements to new patients and ensure procedures are completed.

Receive and make telephone calls as required. Divert calls and take messages, ensuring accuracy of detail and prompt appropriate delivery.

Enter requests for home visits, ensuring careful recording of all relevant details and where necessary refer to the on call Doctor.

Action repeat prescription requests and ensure that they are ready for collection by the patient within 48 hours.

Enter patient information on to SystmOne, the Practices Clinical System as required.

Work with other members of staff with regard to QOF, LES and DES requirements.

Make and serve refreshments, ensure the kitchen is kept clean and tidy and air and tidy the waiting room in turn with other staff.

Premises

Open up premises at the start of the day when first to arrive, de-activate alarm and make all necessary preparations to receive patients.

When last to leave at the end of the day, ensure that the building is totally secured, internal lights are off and the alarm activated.

About us

We are a practice of over 6800 patients. We have 4 GPs, Practice Nurse, HCA, Phlebotomist plus extra roles such as Clinical Pharmacist, Physicians Associate, ANP

We are looking for a flexible, dedicated, enthusiastic and committed part-time receptionist to work with our experienced team. We use the TPP System One Clinical System.

Previous NHS or other experience within a primary care facility, and or experience with SystmOne would be an advantage but is not essential.

Due to high influx of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted further.