Parklands Surgery

Parklands Surgery is a long established GP surgery in central Chichester.

We are a very friendly team of 30 staff, and have a high focus on a healthy work/life balance.

Phlebotomist
Phlebotomist required.
Working hours can be flexible to fit in with school hours or other commitments.
15 hours per week.
Days of work will be Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 5 hours per day.
Free parking on site or nearby.
This position is initially for a fixed term of 1 year, but may be offered on a permanent basis following the trial period.

Main duties of the job

• Drawing blood safely using appropriate equipment
• Explaining procedures clearly to patients
• Reassuring patients during sample collection
• Applying dressings after procedures
• Labelling and storing samples correctly
• Sending samples to laboratories for analysis
• Maintaining accurate records of samples and results
• Updating patient records
• Following health and safety and hygiene standards
• Responding to patient queries about procedures

Job summary:
Working under the direct supervision of the Nurse Manager and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the healthcare assistant will assist the practice clinical team in the provision of phlebotomy services.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Drawing blood safely using appropriate equipment
• Explaining procedures clearly to patients
• Reassuring patients during sample collection
• Applying dressings after procedures
• Labelling and storing samples correctly
• Sending samples to laboratories for analysis
• Maintaining accurate records of samples and results
• Updating patient records
• Following health and safety and hygiene standards
• Responding to patient queries about procedures
• Chaperoning duties
• Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/nurses
• Sterilising, cleansing and maintenance of surgical equipment
• Re-stocking and stock rotation
• Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms
• Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care.
• Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted
• Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well-being
• Any other tasks allocated by Management.

You must be able to demonstrate:

• Good communication skills, verbal and written
• Evidence of working within a team
• Competencies in clinical skills relevant to the post.
• The ability to prioritise, organise and work in a busy environment
• Basic IT skills
• Enthusiasm, pro-activity, flexibility and motivation
• Initiative
• Ability to move and handle patients
• Positive attitude to equal opportunities

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Venepuncture 1 year +
• Certificate of Competency
• GCSE passes in Maths and English.
• Enhanced DBS check

Desirable

• Care Certficiate
• Level 3 phlebotomy qualification
• First aid certificate
• Infection control certificate

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: Parklands Surgery
Address: 4 Parklands Road, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 3DT, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.parklandssurgery.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Practice Manager Jen Capelin, 01243782819

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