Phlebotomist

Salary: £12.71 an hour

per hour

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and forward-thinking practice. Corner Place Surgery is a well-established practice of over 16,000 patients in the heart of Paignton. We take pride in delivering high quality care whilst maintaining sustainable working conditions for the whole team. We are friendly, hardworking, innovative, enjoy working together and have an experienced team with an excellent clinical skill mix of 8 Partners, 4 Salaried GPs, 2 Clinical Pharmacist's, 2 Advanced Nurse Practitioners, a Paramedic and a highly trained nursing team, along with a supportive and dynamic administration team.

Working to Practice protocols, to take blood samples from patients as required by

doctors or nurses. This will include INR near-patient testing and monitoring.

Appropriate training will be provided if required.

To undertake additional healthcare related duties as requested, such as blood

pressure monitoring, according to protocols provided and completion of appropriate

training. To maintain accurate computer records. To actively participate in clinical

and practice meetings. To keep the Treatment Room in a clean and tidy state in

accordance with the Practice Infection Control standards. To process and record

specimens for courier collection. To undertake other duties as and when required

Please note that there is a requirement to be flexible and help to provide cover for holidays and sickness.

Frequent exposure to body fluids, e.g., blood and urine

Occasional exposure to aggressive behaviour

Frequent use of computer screens

The Postholder/s should respect patient confidentiality at all times and not divulge

patient information unless sanctioned by the requirements of the role. Any breach of

patient confidentiality would constitute gross misconduct and result in dismissal

To work as a Phlebotomist within a General Practice setting and be part of the

Primary Healthcare team providing high-quality and forward-

thinking care to meet the needs of the practice population. Whilst phlebotomy cover

is sought, additional Healthcare Assistant skills would be of value.