Job summary
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic phlebotomist to join our busy practice based in Dartford. The post holder will be working as part of a Nursing Team, providing high quality nursing care to patients. Previous experience in working in general practice would be an advantage.

The role is for 24 hours per week (7.30am - 1.30pm) on the following days:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday

Interviews to take place Thursday 26th November

Main duties of the job
The post holder will be providing support and undertake agreed duties under the supervision of the Registered Nurses, in addition have the ability to work independently. There will be support for you to develop and acquire valuable skills which will enable you to provide excellent care to patients.

• Phlebotomy
• Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/Nurses
• Surgical equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation
• Chaperoning duties
• Sterilising, cleansing and maintenance of surgical equipment
• Ordering supplies

About us
We are a large Doctors Surgery with an estimated 16000 patients. The phlebotomist role is a very important role within the practice. We have 5 registered nurses and two HCA's currently on the team and we are looking to recruit a phlebotomist part-time.

Staff on the team need to be flexible as there is a wide variety of tasks. It is a very busy team and it moves very quickly so prioritising is very important. We do expect professionalism at all times. We have a great team and they will support you as will the management team.

Salary
Depending on experience

Contract
Permanent

Working pattern
Part-time

Job responsibilities
Working under the direct supervision of the Practice Nurses and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the phlebotomist will assist the Practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care.

Skills and abilities - Essential

• Good communication skills, verbal and written
• Demonstrate evidence based clinical skills
• Demonstrate potential clinical leadership skills with junior staff
• Able to show evidence of working within a team
• Able to demonstrate competencies in clinical skills relevant to the post.
• Ability to prioritise, organise and work in a busy environment
• Basic IT skills
• Demonstrate enthusiasm, pro-activity, flexibility and motivation
• Shows initiative
• Evidence of the required physical, mental and emotional resources to fulfill post
• Able to move and handle patients
• Positive attitude to equal opportunities

Experience - Essential

• Previously worked as a phlebotomist caring for adults in an acute or community setting
• Experience equivalent to NVQ level three in care

Experience - Desirable

• Experience in working in general practice.

Qualifications - Essential

• Essential English qualification at GCSE
• Qualified in phlebotomy NVQ level 3

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
Dr C.J. Shimmins & Partners
Pilgrims Way, Dartford, DA1 1QY, United Kingdom

For questions about the job, contact
Louise Grace
louise.grace@nhs.net
01322421480

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