Phlebotomist

Main Purpose of the Post To provide and maintain a high standard of nursing care for patients as well as providing nursing assistance to the doctors and other members of the primary healthcare team. To work as a member of the general practice nursing team, to support the organisation and facilitation of clinical care in a holistic and proactive manner to patients registered at the practice. Responsible to: GP Partner Nurse Lead for Clinical Responsibility Practice Manager for Administrative purposes Special Requirements of the Post Able to perform venepuncture. An enthusiastic, proactive and positive individual who is able to work well within the clinical team.

Have an understanding, acceptance and adherence of the need for strict confidentiality and clinical governance. Flexible to the service needs and be able to adapt times and location of working, increasing hours if needed, to cover for holiday and sickness. Main Duties and Responsibilities of the Post This will include, but are not exclusive to: Ensure that the patient is as comfortable and relaxed as possible and consents to the collection of a blood sample. Check patient identification against electronic records and blood sampling request form before any sample taken.

Collection of samples of blood in accordance with training and procedure. Accurate labelling of samples to confirm identity. Ensure samples are stored in appropriate containers. Ensure samples are dispatched to the correct laboratories in a timely fashion.

Correct disposal of Sharps. Take and record blood pressure and pulse rate. To chaperone, as requested by clinicians. Assist GPs with clinical procedures such as minor surgery.

Ensure that any queries or patient issues are discussed with GP Partner Nurse Lead or Practice Manager. Ensure up to date with any mandatory training required of the post. Maintain general housekeeping such as recording fridge temperatures and stocking of clinical rooms. Any other clinical duties within your remit that you are required to undertake after appropriate training has been provided.

Administrative and Professional Responsibilities Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the practice team. Ensure accurate notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patients computerised medical record. Ensure accurate completion of necessary documentation associated with patient health care and registration with the practice. Attend and participate in all practice meetings as required.

To undertake all administrative procedures relating to the post, liaising with the Managing Partner/Practice Manager. To co-operate and participate in the collection of statistics for audit projects. This job description is not intended to be a complete list of duties and responsibilities, but is a guide for information to the role. The job description will be periodically reviewed in light of the developing work requirements.

The postholder will be expected to contribute towards that revision and be flexible in developing the role. Communication The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to: Communicate politely and effectively with other team members, patients, carers and all other third parties. Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly. Confidentiality Under the Data Protection Act 2018 (alongside the EU General Data Protection Regulations) the postholder must maintain the confidentiality of information about patients and staff.

Participate in audit where appropriate. 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 recognises the importance of peoples 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 which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

Health & Safety Employees must be aware of the responsibilities placed on them under the Health & Safety Act at Work (1974) to ensure that agreed procedures are carried out to maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff, including infection prevention and control. The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the practice Health & Safety Policy, to include: Use personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines. Keep own work areas and patient areas generally clean Awareness of national standards of infection control and cleanliness and regulatory / contractual / professional requirements and good practice guidelines. Responsible for the correct and safe management of the specimens process includin