## Job Overview
Barton Surgery Dawlish
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
Due to a recent vacancy we are looking for:
A trained Phlebotomist to join our team for 37.5 hours per week.
Salary will be dependent upon the level of skill and experience of the successful candidate.
For further information please contact sue.gorman3@nhs.net
www.bartonsurgery.co.uk
Closing date for applications: midnight 26.8.24
Date of interview: tbc
## Duties
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- 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
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Private medical insurance
Schedule:
Experience:
- Phlebotomy: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 26/08/2024