NHS

Bank Phlebotomist


PayCompetitive
LocationOrpington/England
Employment typeOther

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  • Job Description

      Req#: B0166-25-0020?language=en&page=760&sort=publicationDateDesc

      Job summary

      Phlebotomists are healthcare professionals specialized in drawing blood for medical testing. They play a vital role in diagnostic procedures, ensuring accurate sample collection with a focus on patient comfort and safety. Phlebotomists follow strict protocols to obtain blood specimens for laboratory analysis, contributing crucial information to the healthcare decision-making process.

      Location: Desired candidate is expected to work cross site between Addington road surgery, Ballater, Broomwood, Dysart, Eden Park, Orpington, Penge, St Mary Cray, Stockhill And Summercroft

      Main duties of the job

      1. Blood Collection: Skillfully draw blood from patients using various techniques to ensure accurate and sufficient samples.
      2. Patient Interaction: Communicate effectively with patients, explaining procedures, alleviating concerns, and maintaining a calm and reassuring environment.
      3. Specimen Labeling and Handling: Accurately label blood samples, organize them for transportation, and ensure proper handling to maintain specimen integrity.
      4. Documentation: Record and maintain detailed records of patient information, blood collection procedures, and other relevant data in compliance with healthcare regulations.
      5. Safety Protocols: Follow strict safety and infection control protocols to minimize the risk of contamination and ensure a secure environment for both the phlebotomist and the patient.
      6. Basic IT Skills: Navigate and use Windows operating systems efficiently, attach and send documents via email.

      About us

      BGPA is a federation of all 43 Bromley practices working collaboratively to enhance the health and wellbeing of Bromley residents, covering over 350,000 patients, 100% of the Bromley population.

      BGPAs partner organisation is Bromley Education and Training Hub (BETH). BETH supports education, training and professional development across primary care in Bromley and beyond.

      BGPAs goals are to work strategically with Bromley practices to help secure the best services for patients whilst working together to support member practices in the challenges of a changing NHS.

      BGPA aims to improve the morale of general practice in Bromley by sharing expertise, services and supporting its workforce.

      BGPA will make a positive impact on medical services in Bromley by working closely with One Bromley Partners including NHS SEL ICB, local NHS trusts, local providers and patient groups, to improve the delivery of healthcare to the local population.

      At Bromley GP Alliance we truly believe that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong.

      We want a workplace culture that truly reflects our values. We particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in the Bromley GP Alliance workforce.

      These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQI+ people.

      Date posted

      27 February 2025

      Pay scheme

      Other

      Salary

      £12.73 an hour

      Contract

      Bank

      Working pattern

      Flexible working

      Reference number

      B0166-25-0020

      Job locations

      Orpington Health & Wellbeing Centre

      19 Homefield Rise

      Orpington

      Kent

      BR6 0FE


      Addington Road Surgery

      77 Addington Road

      West Wickham

      Kent

      BR4 9BG


      Ballater Surgery

      108 Chislehurst Road

      Orpington

      Kent

      BR6 0DP


      Stock Hill Medical Centre

      Stock Hill

      Biggin Hill

      Westerham

      Kent

      TN16 3TJ


      Broomwood Health Centre

      41 Broomwood Road

      Orpington

      Kent

      BR5 2JP


      Dysart Surgery

      13 Ravensbourne Road

      Bromley

      BR1 1HN


      Eden Park Surgery

      194 Croydon Road

      Beckenham

      Kent

      BR3 4DQ


      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      The desired phlebotomist will be responsible for proficiently collecting blood samples from patients, ensuring accuracy and minimizing discomfort. This role involves effective communication with patients, meticulous labelling of specimens, and adherence to safety protocols. Phlebotomists maintain detailed records, follow established procedures, and contribute to the overall diagnostic process by providing high-quality blood samples for laboratory analysis

      The desired candidate is expected to work around the Orpington and Biggin Hill area ie. Orpington health and wellbeing Centre, Ballater surgery, Stock Hill surgery.

      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      The desired phlebotomist will be responsible for proficiently collecting blood samples from patients, ensuring accuracy and minimizing discomfort. This role involves effective communication with patients, meticulous labelling of specimens, and adherence to safety protocols. Phlebotomists maintain detailed records, follow established procedures, and contribute to the overall diagnostic process by providing high-quality blood samples for laboratory analysis

      The desired candidate is expected to work around the Orpington and Biggin Hill area ie. Orpington health and wellbeing Centre, Ballater surgery, Stock Hill surgery.

      Person Specification

      Experience

      Essential

      • 2-year ongoing phlebotomy experience to date.

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • Certificate of competence

      Additional critera

      Desirable

      • Own a car/ can drive
      Person Specification

      Experience

      Essential

      • 2-year ongoing phlebotomy experience to date.

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • Certificate of competence

      Additional critera

      Desirable

      • Own a car/ can drive

      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

      Bromley GP Alliance Ltd

      Address

      Orpington Health & Wellbeing Centre

      19 Homefield Rise

      Orpington

      Kent

      BR6 0FE


      Employer's website

      https://bromleygpalliance.org/ (Opens in a new tab)

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Bromley GP Alliance Ltd

      Address

      Orpington Health & Wellbeing Centre

      19 Homefield Rise

      Orpington

      Kent

      BR6 0FE


      Employer's website

      https://bromleygpalliance.org/ (Opens in a new tab)

  • About the company

      National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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