General Practice Phlebotomist – up to 10 hours per week - Wellington Road Family Practice

£11.44 per hour

Wellington Road Family Practice (WRFP) is seeking to appoint a part time Phlebotomist to join our fantastic family practice, based in Yate, South Gloucestershire. Cadbury Heath Healthcare Partnership is responsible for WRFP and Cadbury Heath Healthcare, both practices operate independently.

Reporting to the Nurse Manager and as part of the practice multidisciplinary team, the post holder will be responsible for performing venepuncture, as requested by the clinical team, to the entitled patient population.  In addition, the Phlebotomist will be expected to support the nursing team on an as required basis. 

Key Responsibilities include:

• Obtaining patient consent for the collection of a blood sample
• Performing venepuncture in accordance with practice protocols
• Maintaining accurate patient records on EMIS.
• The correct labelling, packaging and storing of samples
• Ensuring samples are sent to the laboratory in a timely manner
• Working collaboratively with the nursing team, seeking guidance when necessary for patient related matters

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Phlebotomist may be requested to:

• Participate in practice audit as directed by the audit lead
• Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
• Support and participate in shared learning within the practice
• Complete opening and closing procedures in accordance with the duty rota

As well as holding a relevant qualification in venepuncture, the ideal candidate will be well organised, have excellent interpersonal skills, flexibility and a commitment to working in a Practice environment.

WRFP is a progressive, forward thinking, innovative and growing Practice, based in South Gloucestershire. Our practice is in the town of Yate, which lies equidistant (12 miles) between the vibrant, cultural, and historic cities of Bristol and Bath. We are an extremely friendly and patient centred practice that is experiencing huge growth in our patient list size. We offer same day access, which is very much liked by our patients and as a result our patient satisfaction with appointment availability is high. We have developed a fantastic reputation within the local community and strive to provide excellent care.

If you have a team focused approach and are keen to join our Practice, we would very much like to hear from you and would welcome you for an informal visit should you wish.  For further information, please contact Jenny Roberts, Practice Manager or call on 01454 323366.

To submit your application, please apply via NHS jobs.

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 30^th April.

www.wellingtonroadfamilypractice.co.uk