Phlebotomist

We are currently looking to recruit one permanent Phlebotomist to join our busy Nursing Team. Working independently, the Phlebotomist is responsible for extracting blood samples in line with practice procedures and administering all blood sampling requests in an efficient and precise manner, Working under the direct supervision of the senior practice nurse and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the post-holder will be responsible for performing venepuncture to obtain blood samples from patients only as the result of a direct referral from a GP or nurse practitioner.

• Ensuring that the patient is as comfortable and relaxed as possible and confirming their agreement to the collection of a blood sample
• Collection of sample(s) of blood in accordance with training and procedures
• Ensuring samples are stored in appropriate containers
• Accurate, legible labelling of all samples to confirm patient identity
• Checking patient identification against GP/nurse request and confirming with patient whenever possible
• Recording collection of blood sample in patient record in accordance with practice procedure
• Ensuring that samples are dispatched to the appropriate laboratories in a timely fashion
• Ensuring that anomalies are reported to a senior member of staff
• Notifying the GP/nurse of any significant patient issues
• Liaising with and assisting members of the administrative team
  
  The Phlebotomist role involves interacting with a significant amount of patients within restricted time scales. It is essential that the post holder remain calm under pressure, is efficient, organised and can be considered by patients and colleagues as friendly, caring and able to put others at ease quickly. The post holder will work between the core hours of 8am and 6.30pm.
  
  Hebden Bridge Group Practice is a large, dynamic training practice on 3 sites, serving 19,000 patients.
High QOF achieving, nurse led chronic disease management, consistently good CQC ratings

We offer a competitive salary with excellent terms and conditions. Salary will be dependent on previous experience. You will be working with a Clinical team of 7 Nurses, 12 GPs and 3 Advanced Practitioners, and a strong clinical support team. We are a member practice of Calderdale ICB and the Upper Valley Primary Care Network.