Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Are you a Phlebotomist seeking new opportunities for career development and growth? Then this is the job for you! Willows Health is recruiting a Phlebotomist to join our experienced and multi-disciplinary team of clinicians at one of our sites, Dishley Grange Medical Practice (Loughborough), offering a starting wage of £10.71 per hour.

Willows Health is the largest primary care provider in Leicester with over 45 000 patients across 10 sites, with caring for the health of our patients being at the forefront of what we do.

Our mission is to revolutionise healthcare across Leicester, whilst providing quality healthcare by our expertly qualified executive team and clinicians to ensure that not only do our patients receive the right treatment, but also in a timely manner.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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)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 Doctor/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 Doctor/Nurse of any significant patient issues
• Liaising with and assisting members of the administrative team

BENEFITS

• Excellent remuneration that’s dependent on experience.
• NHS Pension.
• Opportunities for career progression.
• Working within a multi-skilled team of clinicians and non-clinicians

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• All relevant training and skills in Phlebotomy
• A caring and responsible attitude
• Sensitivity and sympathy, with the ability to respect each patient's dignity and sense of independence
• Patience and tact
• Communication skills to support the patient and give reassurance
• Practical skills and a willingness to do messy tasks

DESIRABLE SKILLS

• Experience working in general practice
• Experience with using SystmOne

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From £10.71 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Loughborough: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience:

• Phlebotomy: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 12/05/2023
Reference ID: WHPHLEBO09092022
Expected start date: 22/05/2023

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