Description
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic phlebotomist to join our busy practice based in Dartford. The post holder will be working as part of a Nursing Team, providing high quality nursing care to patients. Previous experience in working in general practice would be an advantage.
The role is for 24 hours per week (7.30am - 1.30pm) on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Interviews will take place on Thursday, 26th November.
Main duties of the job The post holder will be providing support and undertaking agreed duties under the supervision of the Registered Nurses, in addition to having the ability to work independently. There will be support for you to develop and acquire valuable skills which will enable you to provide excellent care to patients.
- Phlebotomy
- Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/Nurses
- Surgical equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation
- Chaperoning duties
- Sterilising, cleansing, and maintenance of surgical equipment
- Ordering supplies
About us We are a large doctors surgery with approximately 16,000 patients. The phlebotomist role is a very important role within the practice. We have 5 registered nurses and two HCAs currently on the team, and we are looking to recruit a phlebotomist part-time.
Job responsibilities Working under the direct supervision of the Practice Nurses and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the phlebotomist will assist the Practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care.
SKILLS & ABILITIES - Essential
- Good communication skills, verbal and written
- Demonstrate evidence-based clinical skills
- Demonstrate potential clinical leadership skills with junior staff
- Able to show evidence of working within a team
- Able to demonstrate competencies in clinical skills relevant to the post
- Ability to prioritise, organise, and work in a busy environment
- Basic IT skills
- Demonstrate enthusiasm, pro-activity, flexibility, and motivation
- Shows initiative
- Evidence of the required physical, mental, and emotional resources to fulfill post
- Able to move and handle patients
- Positive attitude to equal opportunities