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Job summary:
We are looking for a meticulous phlebotomist who will be responsible for drawing blood from patients for diagnostic, donation, or transfusion purposes. They may test the blood specimens themselves or they will be responsible for labeling the specimen vials and arranging transportation of specimens to laboratories for analysis.
Working under the direct supervision of the senior practice nurse and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols and within the scope of their practice, the post-holder will be responsible for performing venipuncture, as requested by the clinical team, to the entitled patient population. In addition, the phlebotomist will be expected to support the nursing team.
Duties and responsibilities:
The following are the core responsibilities of the phlebotomist. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:
> Obtaining patient consent for the collection of a blood sample(s)
> Performing venepuncture in accordance with practice protocols
> Maintaining accurate patient records
> The correct labelling, packaging and storing of ( various) samples
> Effective use of the specimen log, resolving any discrepancies
> Ensuring samples are sent to the laboratory in a timely manner
> Maintaining an effective liaison with the laboratory staff
> Working collaboratively with the nursing team, seeking guidance when necessary for patient related matters
> Participate in practice audit as directed by the audit lead
> Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
> Support and participate in shared learning within the practice
> Complete opening and closing procedures in accordance with the duty rota
> Re-stocking clinical rooms
> Ordering useables
Confidentiality:
-In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately
-In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential
-Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.
Equality and diversity :
The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:
-Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of people’s rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation
-Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues
-Behaving in a manner that is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their cirstances, feelings priorities and rights.
Person development:
The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, such training to include:
-Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal a professional development
-Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work
Candidate Requirement
Relevant qualifications and Skills
. Good standard of general education
. Experience of working in a primary care environment
. Experience of working with the general public
. Venepuncture
.Ability to record accurate clinical notes
. Facilitate routine BP monitoring
. Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
. Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
. Commitment to ongoing professional development
