Phlebotomist / Health Care Assistant

Constable Country Medical Practice are looking to welcome an experienced and qualified phlebotomist/health care assistant into our busy practice, on a part time basis for up to 30 hours per week, to support our nursing team at both our East Bergholt & Capel St Mary Surgeries. 

Working under the direction of the lead nurse and as part of the practice multi-disciplinary team, the post-holder will be responsible for performing tasks to include:

• Working strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols to assist the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care;
  
• Collecting samples of blood in accordance with training and procedures, ensuring correct storage, labelling, recording and efficient dispatching of samples;
• Ensuring that the patient is as comfortable and relaxed as possible, and confirming their agreement to the collection of a blood sample;
• Checking patient identification against GP or nurse request, and confirming with the patient whenever possible;
• Ensuring that anomalies are reported to a senior member of staff;
• Notifying the GP of any significant patient issues;
• Liaising with and assisting members of the administrative team.
  

• Relevant qualification and clinical knowledge and skills.
• Experience of working in a healthcare setting, ideally within primary care.
• Ability to record accurate clinical notes.
• Consistently confidential, compassionate and respectful approach, placing a high value on the dignity of patients, relatives, carers and colleagues.
• Ability to communicate effectively, and to understand the needs of the patient.
• Strength in problem-solving, with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required.
• Flexibility and an adaptable approach.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.