Phlebotomist or HCA at Karis Medical Centre in Birmingham
About the role
Job summary
Karis Medical Centre is delighted to announce an exciting opportunity to join our expanding team as a Band 2 Phlebotomist . We are looking for a motivated and reliable individual with practical phlebotomy experience to provide a high-quality service to our patients.
Previous experience working within General Practice is desirable but not essential, as full support and induction will be provided. Essential
Requirements:
Proven experience carrying out phlebotomy procedures independently. Excellent communication and patient care skills. Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Desirable: Previous experience within a General Practice setting. Familiarity with primary care systems and processes. Please note that practical phlebotomy experience is essential for this role.
Completion of phlebotomy training alone, without hands-on experience, will not be sufficient.
This vacancy has been re-advertised following an unsuccessful recruitment process , and we welcome applications from suitably experienced candidates Job Type Part Time Expected hours- 26 per week Main duties of the job 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.
The phlebotomist will deliver and assist clinical staff in providing treatment, preventive care, health promotion, and patient education. Delivering a phlebotomy service, including home visits where required Blood pressure recording.
Measuring weight and height (BMI)and offering lifestyle advice where appropriate Collection of urine specimens Injections Vitamin B12 injections Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined or treated by another clinician Maintaining and cleaning equipment used by the nursing team Fridge monitoring, maintain cold chain and adhering to policy.
Participation in administrative systems in the Practice At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate records Attend and participate in Practice meetings Have a sound knowledge of the Practices infection control policy
About us
Who are we? Karis Medical Centre is a GP practice in the heart of Birmingham caring for a diverse population of over 17,500 patients.
We have a large talented, inclusive and diverse team who are committed to caring for our patients with compassion, integrity, respect, grace and hope, values which shape the lives of our staff and the services we offer.
We deliver whole person healthcare, looking after the physical, mental, social and spiritual wellbeing of our patients, including a wide range of innovative services such as Chaplains for wellbeing and social prescribing support. We are also a teaching practice.
What we offer
We have a supportive team and value each member of that team.
Our aim is that our staff: Feel a sense of meaning and purpose in their work Feel that they are working in a positive culture Feel that they are recognised for their hard work Have opportunities for learning and development Annual leave 27 to 33 days (pro-rata) plus bank holidays (dependent upon continuous NHS service) NHS pension scheme available
Job description
Job
responsibilities
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.
The healthcare assistant will deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion and patient education. Primary
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: Undertake new patient health checks Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximitery, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, recording findings accurately Carry out BMI checks as directed Act as a chaperone as required venepuncture Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
Person Specification
Skills Essential Excellent communication skills (written and oral) Strong IT skills Effective time management (Planning & Organising) Ability to work as a team member and autonomously Good interpersonal skills Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure Polite and confident Flexible and cooperative Motivated High levels of integrity and loyalty Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations Ability to work under pressure / in stressful situations Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient Commitment to ongoing professional development Effectively utilises resources Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
Qualifications
Essential Venepuncture Ability to record accurate clinical notes Experience of working in a healthcare setting Experience of working with the general public Desirable Experience of working in a primary care environment New patient medicals inc.
Height, weight, BP, Pulse Chaperone procedure 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.
