Job Summary
Channel View Medical Group in Teignmouth is seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Phlebotomist to join our friendly Practice. We are looking for a dedicated, compassionate, and approachable individual who will complement our team. The individual must be a team player, have excellent communication skills, good time management skills and the ability to work under pressure.
We are a 22,500 patient practice located in the beautiful coastal town of Teignmouth. We have branch sites in Bishopsteignton, Shaldon and in Chudleigh on the edge of Dartmoor. We have a great nursing and HCA team who are committed to providing high quality patient-centred care.
The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting patient care by carrying out blood collection and assisting with a range of clinical and administrative duties.
For those considering applying, we welcome an informal visit to the Practice for an opportunity to meet the current post-holder and to gain a better understanding of the role and the team. Please contact Allie Thorne by email [email protected] to arrange this.
The duties and responsibilities of the Phlebotomist may include, but are not limited to:
- Collecting blood samples in accordance with current training, policies, and infection control procedures
- Ensuring all samples are accurately and legibly labelled to confirm patient identity
- Recording details of all sample collections in patient records, following practice protocols
- Preparing and dispatching samples to appropriate laboratories in a timely and safe manner
- Assisting clinicians with chaperoning duties during examinations or procedures
- Processing and managing other laboratory samples requested by GPs or Nurses
- Supporting vaccine and cold chain storage, monitoring, and recording in line with policy and the Green Book
- Maintaining adequate stocks of surgical equipment and vaccines, ensuring correct rotation and replenishment
- Clearing, cleaning, and restocking consulting rooms between clinics
- Reporting any significant patient concerns or abnormal findings to the GP or Nurse promptly
Qualifications
- Qualified in Phlebotomy Qualified to NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care
- GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
Pay: £13.20 per hour
Work Location: In person
