• Job Description

  Req#: A3497-25-0000?language=en&page=807&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  We are a friendly, innovative, and enthusiastic team, seeking a similarly motivated Phlebotomist or Healthcare Assistant.

  Your role will be to support the practice nursing team in the delivery of nursing services, working as part of the practice multidisciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population.

  Main duties of the job

  We are looking for a person to join a well established team to undertake phlebotomy duties, but would consider a Healthcare Assistant role for the right candidate. (Dependent on the candidate being able to demonstrate the necessary training, skills, and experience to fulfil this role.)

  The Phlebotomist / Healthcare Assistant will deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion and patient education.

  About us

  We operate from modern premises in Cullompton, a historic market town set surrounded by beautiful Devon countryside, yet only 15 miles north of the vibrant city of Exeter. We have four branches in surrounding villages and care for over 18,500 patients.

  Were proud to have been rated Outstanding by the CQC. We are a teaching and training practice for many different clinical roles.

  Our team meets together every day for a clinical meeting over a cuppa and have lunch together whenever we can out in our award-winning garden.

  Details

  Date posted

  23 April 2025

  Pay scheme

  Other

  Salary

  £12.21 to £12.70 an hour Depending on experience

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Part-time

  Reference number

  A3497-25-0000

  Job locations

  Culm Valley IC For Health

  Willand Road

  Cullompton

  Devon

  EX15 1FE

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The following are the core responsibilities of the phlebotomist. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

  a. Perform venepunture and collect blood samples from patients

  b. Properly identify and label specimens, ensuring accuracy and compliance with laboratory standards

  c. Maintain detailed and accurate patient records and documentation of procedures

  d. Prepare specimens for the laboratory for testing, following all relevant protocols

  e. Adhere to infection prevention and control and safety procedures at all time

  f. Provide compassionate and professional care to patients, addressing any concerns and ensuring their comfort during the procedure

  g. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to support patient diagnosis, treatment and care plans

  h. Act as a chaperone as required

  i. Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation

  j. Montior fridge temperatures and ensure

  k. Ensure sharps bins are locked and replaced in accordance with the practice IPC policy

  l. Check drugs in GP bags are in date, record findings, and replace if necessary

  m.Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate

  In addition to the primary responsibilities, the phlebotomist may be requested to:

  a. Participate in practice audit as directed by the audit lead

  b. Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care

  c. Support and participate in shared learning within the practice

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The following are the core responsibilities of the phlebotomist. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

  a. Perform venepunture and collect blood samples from patients

  b. Properly identify and label specimens, ensuring accuracy and compliance with laboratory standards

  c. Maintain detailed and accurate patient records and documentation of procedures

  d. Prepare specimens for the laboratory for testing, following all relevant protocols

  e. Adhere to infection prevention and control and safety procedures at all time

  f. Provide compassionate and professional care to patients, addressing any concerns and ensuring their comfort during the procedure

  g. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to support patient diagnosis, treatment and care plans

  h. Act as a chaperone as required

  i. Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation

  j. Montior fridge temperatures and ensure

  k. Ensure sharps bins are locked and replaced in accordance with the practice IPC policy

  l. Check drugs in GP bags are in date, record findings, and replace if necessary

  m.Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate

  In addition to the primary responsibilities, the phlebotomist may be requested to:

  a. Participate in practice audit as directed by the audit lead

  b. Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care

  c. Support and participate in shared learning within the practice

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Qualified in Phlebotomy
  • Good General Education

  Desirable

  • Healthcare Qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level
  • Ear syringing qualification

  Knowledge and Skills

  Essential

  • Ability to provide quality care
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills
  • Good organisational skills
  • Good team working skills
  • Effective time management skills
  • Ability to work independently following verbal or written instructions
  • Adaptable to change
  • Computer literate

  Desirable

  • Basic IT Skills
  • Knowledge in SystmOne clinical systems
  • Skills in Phlebotomy, ECGs, Patient Health Checks, Blood Pressures
  • Basic first aid knowledge
  • Health and safety awareness
  • Awareness of Blood Borne Viruses
  • INR*
  • Dressings and wound care
  • Giving of injections ie b12, flu , pneumonia.
  • Ear syringing

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience within a health care setting

  Desirable

  • Experience within a GP Practice

  Special Requirements of Post

  Essential

  • To have a driving licence and access to a vehicle due to working at branch sites (business insurance is required)

  Qualities and Attributes

  Essential

  • An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
  • Able to work on own initiative
  • Able to work under pressure and remain calm
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Aware of own limitations
  • Keen to develop

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Qualified in Phlebotomy
  • Good General Education

  Desirable

  • Healthcare Qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level
  • Ear syringing qualification

  Knowledge and Skills

  Essential

  • Ability to provide quality care
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills
  • Good organisational skills
  • Good team working skills
  • Effective time management skills
  • Ability to work independently following verbal or written instructions
  • Adaptable to change
  • Computer literate

  Desirable

  • Basic IT Skills
  • Knowledge in SystmOne clinical systems
  • Skills in Phlebotomy, ECGs, Patient Health Checks, Blood Pressures
  • Basic first aid knowledge
  • Health and safety awareness
  • Awareness of Blood Borne Viruses
  • INR*
  • Dressings and wound care
  • Giving of injections ie b12, flu , pneumonia.
  • Ear syringing

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience within a health care setting

  Desirable

  • Experience within a GP Practice

  Special Requirements of Post

  Essential

  • To have a driving licence and access to a vehicle due to working at branch sites (business insurance is required)

  Qualities and Attributes

  Essential

  • An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
  • Able to work on own initiative
  • Able to work under pressure and remain calm
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Aware of own limitations
  • Keen to develop

  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

  College Surgery Partnership

  Address

  Culm Valley IC For Health

  Willand Road

  Cullompton

  Devon

  EX15 1FE

  
  

  Employer's website

  http://www.collegesurgery.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  College Surgery Partnership

  Address

  Culm Valley IC For Health

  Willand Road

  Cullompton

  Devon

  EX15 1FE

  
  

  Employer's website

  http://www.collegesurgery.org.uk/ (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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