Phlebotomist

Phlebotomist JOB TITLE: Phlebotomist REPORTS TO: Senior Lead Nurse (Clinically) Practice Manager (Administratively) HOURS: 27.5 Hours per week (approx) to cover 1 full day Monday 4 sessions am Tuesday - Friday Maternity Cover post Fixed Term Contract to Start September 2024 October 2025 (possibility to become permanent) Job summary: Working under the direct supervision of the Practice Nurse Manager 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 consultant. Approx. 1 session per week will be dedicated to diabetes administration. (Monday pm) Duties and responsibilities: 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) 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/Consultant request and confirming with the patient.

Recording collection of blood sample in the patient record in accordance with the 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/nurse of any significant patient issues.

**Administration of diabetic recalls Communication**: The post-holder will recognize the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to: Communicate effectively with patients and carers Communicate effectively with other team members Quality: The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the Practice, and will: Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk. Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision. Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and teamactivities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teamsperformance. Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.

**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 respecttheir privacy and act appropriately. In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post holdermay have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, Practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also haveaccess to information relating to the practice as a business organisation.