Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy safely, confidently and efficiently
• Collect blood samples for a range of laboratory investigations
• Accurately identify, label and handle patient samples in accordance with practice and laboratory procedures
• Follow all relevant infection prevention and control procedures
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and patient records
• Provide a calm, professional and reassuring experience, particularly for patients who may be anxious or nervous about having blood taken
• Maintain a clean, safe and well-organised clinical environment
• Work effectively as part of the wider multidisciplinary practice team.

Working Pattern:Monday to Friday, 7:45am to 12:00pm

The role involves working within 5-minute appointment slots, so confidence, efficiency and excellent practical skills are essential.

The successful candidate will also need to be flexible to work across our Purley and Coulsdon surgery sites.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience in phlebotomy
• Experience working in a GP practice

Desirable

• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Is professional, friendly and genuinely patient-focused
• Has a calm, reassuring and empathetic manner
• Is reliable, organised and able to work independently
• Has excellent attention to detail when handling, labelling and documenting samples
• Understands the importance of infection prevention, clinical governance and patient safety
• Is adaptable and willing to work across both practice locations.

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 a submission for 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

Woodcote Medical

Address

Woodcote Medical

32 Foxley Lane

Purley

Surrey

CR8 3EE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.woodcotemedical.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Undertake phlebotomy (blood samples)
• Carry out NHS health checks
• Adminstering vaccinations and injections
• Carry out observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate, recording findings accurately
• Carry out ECGs as requested
• Carry out BMI checks
• Undertake diabetes pre-checks
• Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation
• Act as a chaperone as required
• Provide support during minor operations and coil clinics as required
• Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session
• Ordering clinical supplies as necessary
• Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the organisations IPC policy
• Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
• Work effectively as part of the wider multidisciplinary practice team.

Person Specification

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Minimum 1 years' experience working as a Health Care Assistant in a GP surgery or similar healthcare setting
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a busy workload
• A caring and empathetic approach to patient care
• Willingness to work across both branches (Purley and Coulsdon) as required.

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant healthcare qualifications (e.g. Care Certificate / NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care)

Desirable

• Proficient in phlebotomy, administering vaccinations, and conducting health checks

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 a submission for 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

Woodcote Medical

Address

Woodcote Medical

32 Foxley Lane

Purley

Surrey

CR8 3EE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.woodcotemedical.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy safely, confidently and efficiently
• Collect blood samples for a range of laboratory investigations
• Accurately identify, label and handle patient samples in accordance with practice and laboratory procedures
• Follow all relevant infection prevention and control procedures
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and patient records
• Provide a calm, professional and reassuring experience, particularly for patients who may be anxious or nervous about having blood taken
• Maintain a clean, safe and well-organised clinical environment
• Work effectively as part of the wider multidisciplinary practice team.

Working Pattern

Monday to Friday, 7:45am to 12:00pm (21.25 hours per week)

The role involves working within 5-minute appointment slots, so confidence, efficiency and excellent practical skills are essential.

The successful candidate will also need to be flexible to work across our Purley and Coulsdon surgery sites.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Professional, friendly and genuinely patient-focused
• Calm, reassuring and empathetic manner
• Reliable, organised and able to work independently
• Excellent attention to detail when handling, labelling and documenting samples
• An understanding of infection prevention, clinical governance and patient safety
• Adaptable and willing to work across both practice locations

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified in Phlebotomy

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 a submission for 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

Woodcote Medical

Address

Woodcote Medical

32 Foxley Lane

Purley

Surrey

CR8 3EE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.woodcotemedical.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)