Phlebotomist
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
|---|---|
| Salary: | from £13.08 an hour |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Waterlooville, PO7 7AH |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 6 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 18 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Work within clinical boundaries, demonstrating safe and competent clinical decision-making, delivering high quality clinical care and maintaining patient confidentiality at all times To perform venepuncture to obtain blood samples from patients only as a result of a direct referral / appointment request from our Practice Clinician team Accurate recording of care provision onto patient records ensuring correct coding of all procedures and information using approved methods and templates Ensuring that the patient is as comfortable and relaxed as possible and confirming their agreement to the collection of a blood sample Collection of sample(s)s of blood in accordance with training and procedures including checking of venepuncture site Ensuring samples are stored in appropriate containers Accurate, legible labelling of all samples to confirm patient identity Checking patient identification against GP/nurse request and confirming with patient whenever possible Recording collection of blood sample in patient record in accordance with practice procedure Ensuring that samples are dispatched to the appropriate laboratories in a timely fashion Ensuring that anomalies are reported to a senior member of staff Notifying the clinical team of any significant patient issues To undertake any other duties commensurate with the role, within the bounds of his/her own competence Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician Vaccine / cold chain storage, monitoring and recording Conduct routine and post-use inspections of emergency equipment and medications Ordering of clinical supplies and equipment, assist with stock checking and maintaining the equipment inventory Clearing and re-stocking clinical rooms/trolleys at end of the session ensuring stock rotation and date checking Cleaning and maintaining clinical equipment, reporting faults promptly Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions including assisting Practice Nurses and GPs during the performance of minor operations and LARC fittings Actively participate in all aspects of infection prevention and control and champion this within the practice Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well-being and support QOF requirements and data completion To assist in seasonal and special projects as requested e.g. flu campaign Attend and participate in practice meetings as required Actively take part in mandatory, internal and external training as requested Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with Practice policies and current legislation Be familiar with patient safety policy and reporting (e.g. LFPSE and/or other appropriate systems) and awareness of the process and key stakeholders for safeguarding referrals Ensure adherence to confidentiality, data protection, and information governance requirements Always work safely in accordance with Legislative requirements and Practice Policy and Procedures