Job description

Job responsibilities

Perform venepuncture and other blood sampling procedures safely and accurately.

Measure and record patient blood pressure and other vital signs.

Support clinicians during patient consultations and procedures as required.

Maintain accurate patient records in line with practice policies and data protection regulations.

Assist with the smooth running of clinical areas, including preparation and stock management of clinical equipment.

Work flexibly to meet service needs.

Participate in training and professional development activities as required.

Stock management including ordering

Safety checks including stock check and fridge temperature monitoring

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a healthcare environment.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Basic IT skills and experience of electronic record systems.
• Understanding of patient confidentiality and data protection.
• Ability to prioritise workload and work independently when appropriate

Desirable

• Relevant phlebotomy experience
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care, preferred but not essential
• Experience in primary care/general practice or a similar setting.
• Competency in venepuncture,

Additional Skills

Essential

• Ability to engage successfully with all patients
• Requirement to follow infection control and health and safety procedures at all times.
• Patient-focused and compassionate.
• Professional and trustworthy.
• Respectful and inclusive.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Committed to continuous improvement and teamwork.

Qualifications

Essential

• * Relevant phlebotomy experience.
• * NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care, preferred but not essential
• *Experience in primary care/general practice or a similar clinical setting.
• *Competency in venepuncture.

Desirable

• *GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
• *Previous experience working as a phlebotomist in a healthcare setting.
• *Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• *Caring, compassionate, and professional approach to patient care.
• *Good IT and administrative skills.
• *Understanding of confidentiality and data protection requirements

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Willowbrook Medical Practice

Address

Brook Street

Sutton in Ashfield

Nottinghamshire

Nottinghamshire

NG17 1ES

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.willowbrookmp.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Perform venepuncture and other blood sampling procedures safely and accurately.

Administer immunisations, including flu vaccines and B12 injections.

Measure and record patient blood pressure and other vital signs.

Conduct NHS Health Checks and diabetic foot checks.

Dressings and wound care in time.

Possible ECG's and Spirometry (or could develop into this)

Support clinicians during patient consultations and procedures as required.

Maintain accurate patient records in line with practice policies and data protection regulations.

Assist with the smooth running of clinical areas, including preparation and stock management of clinical equipment.

Work flexibly to meet service needs.

Participate in training and professional development activities as required.

Stock management including ordering

Safety checks including stock check and fridge temperature monitoring

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a healthcare environment.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Basic IT skills and experience of electronic record systems.
• Understanding of patient confidentiality and data protection.
• Ability to prioritise workload and work independently when appropriate

Desirable

• Care Certificate or relevant experience
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent).
• Experience in primary care/general practice or a similar setting.
• Competency in venepuncture,
• Possibly ECG recording.
• Possibly knowledge of chronic disease management and health promotion.

Additional Skills

Essential

• Ability to engage with patients presenting with a variety of health conditions.
• Requirement to follow infection control and health and safety procedures at all times.
• Patient-focused and compassionate.
• Professional and trustworthy.
• Respectful and inclusive.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Committed to continuous improvement and teamwork.

Qualifications

Essential

• * Care Certificate or relevant experience.
• * NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent).
• *Experience in primary care/general practice or a similar clinical setting.
• *Competency in venepuncture.

Desirable

• *GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
• *Previous experience working as a Healthcare Assistant in a healthcare setting.
• *Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• *Caring, compassionate, and professional approach to patient care.
• *Good IT and administrative skills.
• *Understanding of confidentiality and data protection requirements

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Willowbrook Medical Practice

Address

Brook Street

Sutton in Ashfield

Nottinghamshire

Nottinghamshire

NG17 1ES

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.willowbrookmp.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)