Phlebotomist - York, United Kingdom - Helmsley Medical Centre

Helmsley Medical Centre

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York, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

Helmsley Medical Centre & Terrington Surgery

Job Overview
Helmsley Medical Centre is looking for a qualified, experienced phlebotomist to work within our busy practice. They will be joining an already well-established team of experienced and supportive nurses and healthcare assistant.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will have experience of managing blood-taking equipment ensuring that infection control protocol is followed at all times.

The post holder will have clinical system experience and knowledge of entering patient information on the system.

We offer a competitive salary.

Part time role of 16.5 hours per week (must include a Friday morning).

About us
Helmsley Medical Centre is a busy surgery which prides itself on providing excellent patient care to our 3500 patients.

We have 2 GP partners and two salaried GPs, 2 Advanced Nurse Practitioners, 2 Nurses, an HCA as well as a superb group of highly committed and enthusiastic administrative and reception staff.

There is also a pharmacy attached to the surgery.

Terrington Surgery is a small village practice providing health care and dispensing to our 1400 patient population. We share the same GP team and also have a phlebotomist, practice nurse and supportive reception/administrative staff.

Main duties

To undertake the delivery of Phlebotomy service in General Practice, working with the doctors and nursing team to bring medical services to the patients.

Responsibilities

Management of Treatment Room
To ensure correct equipment is used and kept clean to prescribed guidelines for infection control protection
Collection of samples of blood in accordance with training and procedures
Maintenance of infection control
To record patients' clinical data on the computer

The post holder will be required to

Work in accordance with practice guidelines to assist the clinical team
Collect samples of blood, ensuring that they are labelled correctly
Maintain confidentiality and check patient identification
Liaise with clinicians with any concerns
Effectively manage own time, workload and resources

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Qualified in Phlebotomy/Venepuncture

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in a healthcare setting
Ability to record accurate clinical notes
Consistently confidential, compassionate and respectful approach, placing a high value on the dignity of patients, relatives, carers and colleagues.

Desirable

Working in General Practice
Experience of using the clinical system SystmOne

Personal Qualities

Essential

Ability to communicate effectively and to understand the needs of the patient
Problem solving with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
Flexibility with an adaptable approach
Commitment to ongoing professional development

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Employer Details

Employer Name
Helmsley Medical Centre & Terrington Surgery

Address
Helmsley Medical Centre

Carlton Road

Helmsley

York

YO62 5HD

Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent

Part-time hours: 16.5 per week

Schedule: