Service Care Solutions Ltd

Phlebotomist

Phlebotomist/HCA
Location: Stockport
Position Type: Locum
Rate: £14.50

Dates Available: 5 days per week from now until the end of December

Job Summary:
Medical Group is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Phlebotomist/Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to join our dedicated Nursing team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing high-quality care to our patients and supporting the clinical team in delivering excellent healthcare services.


Main Duties and Responsibilities:


As a key member of our team, you will be expected to:



  • Perform phlebotomy on patients following standard operating procedures for obtaining blood.

  • Implement effective measures to reduce patient anxiety related to blood-taking procedures, ensuring patients feel safe and well-informed throughout.

  • Cross-check all relevant patient information, tests required, and any special requirements for those tests.

  • Ensure correct identification of patients and accurate labelling of their samples; instruct patients on corrective methods for seeking assistance if discrepancies occur.

  • Demonstrate competence with the computer system and handle patient data, ensuring information is accurate and secure.

  • Summon assistance in the event of an adverse reaction or fainting episode during phlebotomy sessions.

  • Complete relevant documentation of the intervention on EMIS.

  • Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature, and pulse rate, recording findings accurately.

  • Administer IM injections and flu vaccinations, if appropriately trained.

  • Ensure specimens are recorded and prepared for onward transportation.

  • Monitor stock control and ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session.

  • Monitor and clean fridges routinely in accordance with extant guidance.

  • Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate.

  • Undertake other administrative and clinical duties as required from time to time.


Qualifications:
Essential:



  • Vaccine administering qualification

  • Phlebotomy qualification

  • GCSEs grade A to C in English and Maths


Desirable:



  • NVQ Level 3 qualification


Experience:
Essential:



  • Experience of working in a GP practice

  • Experience as a Health Care Assistant

  • Experience of working within the NHS or Primary Care


Desirable:



  • Experience with EMIS


The Benefits of working with Service Care Solutions:

We offer a £250 sign up bonus for any new nurses that register with our agency.

Please also bear in mind our £250 referral fee bonus for any nurse you refer who we place in to work on a 3 month contract.



  • DBS disclosures provided via fast track online services free of charge

  • 3 weekly payroll runs

  • £250 training allowance

  • Excellent pay rates

  • Specialist mental health consultants offering single point of contact

  • Frequent notifications of upcoming opportunities via text and email

  • Ltd and PAYE payment options available

  • Nationwide provider of mental health staff to over 40 different NHS Trusts and over 200 local authorities



If you are interested in applying please contact Scott Marsh on 01772 208963 or send your CV to scott.marsh@servicecare.org.uk




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