Phlebotomist

Caring & dedicated Phlebotomist required to join our friendly team at Preston Park Surgery. Located in the Preston park area of Brighton, you will play a crucial role in delivering high quality patient care, working alongside a group of dedicated skilled professionals in a supportive environment. If you are dynamic, highly motivated and have strong interpersonal and communication skills then apply and join us at Preston Park Surgery. Main duties of the job Duties and Responsibilities include: Perform venipuncture to obtain blood samples for medical testing Label vials accurately and maintain proper documentation of collected samples Ensure patient identification and verify medical records for accuracy Utilise aseptic techniques during specimen collection to prevent contamination Handle specimens appropriately and transport them to the laboratory for analysis Provide basic life support in case of adverse reactions during blood collection Maintain a clean and organised work area in compliance with health and safety regulations About us We are a friendly, well established and successful GP practice located in the Preston Park area of Brighton within easy reach of the wonderful Sussex countryside. You will be joining a supportive practice with a cohesive, stable and dynamic team and at the same time enjoy a genuine professional and personal work life balance. We are: A team of 8 GP partners, 2 Salaried GPs and an extended Clinical Team of 1 Nurse Practitioner, 4 Practice Nurses, 2 HCAs, 2 Clinical Pharmacists and a Pharmacy technician. Patient list size of 12,550 patients and growing Well Organised with strong admin and management support System One clinical system Close knit practice with regular social events. Job responsibilities Job Summary: The Phlebotomist will assist the Practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care, work strictly in accordance with Practice protocols & guidelines. Duties and Responsibilities include: Obtaining patient consent for the collection of a blood sample Performing venepuncture in accordance with practice protocols Maintaining accurate patient records on System One The correct labelling, packaging and storing of samples Effective use of the specimen log, resolving any discrepancies Ensuring samples are sent to the laboratory in a timely manner Maintaining an effective liaison with the laboratory staff at Royal County Sussex, Brighton Working collaboratively with the nursing team, seeking guidance when necessary for patient related matters Person Specification Qualifications Must have phlebotomy experience 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr