Phlebotomist

**LING HOUSE MEDICAL CENTRE JOB DESCRIPTION Post Title**: Phlebotomist Job Purpose: To assist the nursing team in the delivery of effective blood collection. Responsible to: Clinically the Partners For all other areas the Practice Manager MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Job summary: Working under the direct supervision of the practice nurses and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the phlebotomist will be responsible for performing venepuncture to obtain blood samples from patients. 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.

The collection of samples, 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 practice procedure Ensuring that the blood samples are dispatched to the laboratory in a timely fashion. Notifying the GP/nurse of any significant patient issues Liaising with and assisting members of the administrative team Effectively manage own time, workloads, and resources Team Building Work effectively within the nursing team and alongside the reception/admin team and medical team Standards Report any clinical or environmental issues of concern and take action to rectify these where appropriate.

Ensure a working knowledge and compliance with Practice Policies and Procedures Understand the importance and adhere to infection control issues. Keep clinical areas clean and free from clutter. Information Technology Input information into the clinical system following training. Demonstrate a working knowledge of the Practice Policy on information governance.

**Communication**: The phlebotomist will recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to: Communicate effectively with other team members. Communicate effectively with patients and carers. Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly. Confidentiality: While 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. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential. Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers 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.

**Personal/Professional Development**: The phlebotomist will participate in any training programme implemented by the Practice as part of this employment, such training to include: Mandatory training such as basic life support and fire training Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work. This job description is not exhaustive and may be adjusted periodically after review and consultation.