Phlebotomist

Job Summary

As a Phlebotomist, you will collect blood samples carefully and respectfully, helping patients feel informed and at ease. You will follow safe procedures, label and handle samples accurately, and support their reliable processing by laboratory colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Undertake venepuncture safely and competently in accordance with practice protocols.
• Confirm patient identity using approved identification procedures.
• Ensure appropriate consent is obtained before undertaking procedures.
• Check blood test requests and prepare the correct sample containers.
• Accurately label and process specimens in accordance with laboratory requirements.
• Ensure samples are stored and transported correctly.
• Maintain a clean and safe clinical environment.
• Recognise and respond appropriately to patients experiencing fainting, anxiety or adverse reactions.
• Follow infection prevention and control procedures, including safe disposal of sharps.

Long-Term Condition and QOF Support

The Phlebotomist will actively support the practice's LTC and QOF programmes by:

• Reviewing relevant outstanding clinical tasks before or during the appointment.
• Using SystmOne and Abtrace, following appropriate training, to identify outstanding investigations and observations.
• Identifying opportunities to combine authorised blood tests into one appointment.
• Liaising with clinicians where additional investigations require authorisation.
• Supporting monitoring programmes for diabetes, chronic kidney disease, cardiovascular disease and other long-term conditions.
• Recording relevant observations within their competency and agreed protocols.
• Highlighting outstanding QOF requirements to the appropriate clinical team.
• Supporting the reduction of unnecessary repeat appointments.

Pay: From £13.00 per hour

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Experience:

• Phlebotomy: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person