Phlebotomist
| Posting date: | 10 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £12.21 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £12.21 an hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 June 2025 |
| Location: | Cambridge, CB23 6HL |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | A1478-25-0000 |
Summary
Job SummaryWorking under the direct supervision of the senior practice nurse and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the post-holder will be responsible for performing venepuncture to obtain blood samples from patients only as the result of a direct referral from a GP or nurse practitioner. Job Responsibilities Phlebotomy Chaperoning duties Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs & Nurses Sterilising, cleansing and maintenance of Equipment Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording. Equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions including assisting GPs during the performance of minor operations Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well-being Any other duties deemed essential to the role Phlebotomy 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 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 GP or nurse of any significant patient issues Liaising with and assisting members of the administrative team