Job overview

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:  This advert is placed on behalf on one of our health service providers.  Your application form will be forwarded to the organisation and any future correspondence will be made by the employing organisation.

Work within the nursing team as a trained, caring and professional phlebotomist. To ensure the collection of sample(s) of blood in accordance with training and procedures.

Main duties of the job

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

Performing the home BP system

Testing samples as directed

Performing INR tests and maintaining accurate records as per practice protocol

Blood pressure monitoring

Supporting the nursing team in administrative duties such as co-ordinating annual housebound patient checks.

Liaising with and assisting members of the administrative team

The post holder will undertake any other additional duties appropriate to the post as requested

Working for our organisation

We are an innovative, 15,000 patient practice delivering services from a modern purpose build facility located in the picturesque town of Dawlish located adjacent to Dawlish Community Hospital