Job summary
Would you like the opportunity to join our wonderful team
who were rated as the 4th best performing practice within BNSSG, according to
the 2023 NHS patient survey?
If so, we are looking for a part time (10 - 16 hours) Phlebotomist. Our ideal days of work for this role would be a Monday and
Thursday.
This is a varied and interesting role and you'll be joining a
friendly, supportive and hardworking team who prides themselves on providing an
excellent customer service to our patients. You will engage with patients,
doctors, nurses and other allied health professionals.
We would love to find someone who is great with people, has
excellent communication skills, a cheerful disposition, and a friendly, caring
personality. Good IT skills are a must.
Main duties of the job
To provide
a full and comprehensive Venepuncture and sampling service with due regard to
procedures governing safe clinical practice, confidentiality, cross infection
and Health and Safety and to show respect for the dignity and comfort of the
patients at all times.
To provide
an efficient and accurate sampling service on a range of patients including
children, adults and elderly ensuring that all samples are despatched to the
laboratory without delay.
To be
individually responsible for carrying out procedures for data entry and the
labelling and recording of specimens ensuring accuracy and safe practice
according to established protocols.
To have a
thorough knowledge of the appropriate range of test for each container and to
ensure that appropriate blood volumes are collected.
To carry
out urine dip tests, blood pressure readings, ECGs, and other tests as deemed
necessary by the Practice after completing the necessary training.
To
understand and carry out all duties in accordance with Health and Safety
Regulations including reporting and documentation of accidents.
To work as
part of a multidisciplinary team liaising with medical, nursing, administration
and laboratory staff.
To
communicate effectively with patients, parents and relatives so as to provide
reassurance and minimise stress.
Any other
duties that may be required appropriate for this position.
About us
We are a 4 Partner high achieving PMS Practice situated in Portishead, a beautiful coastal town in North Somerset overlooking the Severn Estuary, just five miles from the city of Bristol.
We were rated the 4th best performing practice within BNSSG from the 2023 NHS patient survey: https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristols-best-worst-performing-gp-8630058
We are a forward thinking practice with a strong emphasis on teamwork and patient centred care. We work from a new purpose-built health centre with bright, modern facilities that enable us to offer high quality clinical services to our local population of 11,400 patients. We are also a training practice.
We have had consistently high QoF results and were delighted that we were assessed as Good in our latest CQC inspection. We are also a 4.5 star rated practice on NHS Choices and 4.2 star rated on Google Reviews.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB TITLE: Phlebotomist/health Care assistant
REPORTS TO: Practice Manager/Lead Practice Nurse/Practice
Nurses
RESPONSIBLE TO: GP Partnership
ACCOUNTABLE TO: GP Partnership
Main Responsibilities
1.
To provide a full and comprehensive Venepuncture and
sampling service with due regard to procedures governing safe clinical
practice, confidentiality, cross infection and Health and Safety and to show
respect for the dignity and comfort of the patients at all times.
2.
To provide an efficient and accurate sampling service
on a range of patients including children, adults and elderly ensuring that all
samples are despatched to the laboratory without delay.
3.
To be individually responsible for carrying out
procedures for data entry and the labelling and recording of specimens ensuring
accuracy and safe practice according to established protocols.
4.
To be fully competent in Venepuncture following
suitable training according to established protocols.
5.
To have full working knowledge of blood collection
tubes and systems.
6.
To have a thorough knowledge of the appropriate range
of test for each container and to ensure that appropriate blood volumes are
collected.
7.
To carry out additional procedures involving special
tests according to standard operating procedures and the laboratory manual
protocols.
8.
To carry out urine dip tests, blood pressure readings,
ECGs, and other tests as deemed necessary by the Practice after completing the
necessary training.
9.
To assist in and carry out audits as required under
the Quality and Outcome Framework and for the purpose of Clinical Governance as
and when required.
10.
To collect blood for grouping and cross matching in
accordance with established protocols
11.
To provide instruction and demonstrations on
Venepuncture to medical and nursing staff in training.
12.
To understand and carry out all duties in accordance
with Health and Safety Regulations including reporting and documentation of
accidents.
13.
To work as part of a multidisciplinary team liaising
with medical, nursing, administration and laboratory staff.
14.
To communicate effectively with patients, parents and
relatives so as to provide reassurance and minimise stress.
15.
Any other duties that may be required appropriate for
this position.
Health and Safety Responsibilities
You should take note that under the Health & Safety at Work
Legislation, you are required to take all reasonable steps while at work to
ensure your own health and safety and the health and safety of those who may be
affected by your acts or omissions at work.
You are also required to co-operate fully with regard to implementation
of health and safety arrangements and you should not interfere with or misuse
anything provided in the interests of Health, Safety and Welfare at Work. All employees of _Harbourside Family Practice
have been issued with an employee Handbook in respect of Health and Safety
which should be referred to at all times.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB TITLE: Phlebotomist/health Care assistant
REPORTS TO: Practice Manager/Lead Practice Nurse/Practice
Nurses
RESPONSIBLE TO: GP Partnership
ACCOUNTABLE TO: GP Partnership
Main Responsibilities
1.
To provide a full and comprehensive Venepuncture and
sampling service with due regard to procedures governing safe clinical
practice, confidentiality, cross infection and Health and Safety and to show
respect for the dignity and comfort of the patients at all times.
2.
To provide an efficient and accurate sampling service
on a range of patients including children, adults and elderly ensuring that all
samples are despatched to the laboratory without delay.
3.
To be individually responsible for carrying out
procedures for data entry and the labelling and recording of specimens ensuring
accuracy and safe practice according to established protocols.
4.
To be fully competent in Venepuncture following
suitable training according to established protocols.
5.
To have full working knowledge of blood collection
tubes and systems.
6.
To have a thorough knowledge of the appropriate range
of test for each container and to ensure that appropriate blood volumes are
collected.
7.
To carry out additional procedures involving special
tests according to standard operating procedures and the laboratory manual
protocols.
8.
To carry out urine dip tests, blood pressure readings,
ECGs, and other tests as deemed necessary by the Practice after completing the
necessary training.
9.
To assist in and carry out audits as required under
the Quality and Outcome Framework and for the purpose of Clinical Governance as
and when required.
10.
To collect blood for grouping and cross matching in
accordance with established protocols
11.
To provide instruction and demonstrations on
Venepuncture to medical and nursing staff in training.
12.
To understand and carry out all duties in accordance
with Health and Safety Regulations including reporting and documentation of
accidents.
13.
To work as part of a multidisciplinary team liaising
with medical, nursing, administration and laboratory staff.
14.
To communicate effectively with patients, parents and
relatives so as to provide reassurance and minimise stress.
15.
Any other duties that may be required appropriate for
this position.
Health and Safety Responsibilities
You should take note that under the Health & Safety at Work
Legislation, you are required to take all reasonable steps while at work to
ensure your own health and safety and the health and safety of those who may be
affected by your acts or omissions at work.
You are also required to co-operate fully with regard to implementation
of health and safety arrangements and you should not interfere with or misuse
anything provided in the interests of Health, Safety and Welfare at Work. All employees of _Harbourside Family Practice
have been issued with an employee Handbook in respect of Health and Safety
which should be referred to at all times.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English & Maths Grade C or Equivalent
- Phlebotomy Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Aptitude to develop clinical skills and career
Desirable
- General Practice experience
- Healthcare qualification
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English & Maths Grade C or Equivalent
- Phlebotomy Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Aptitude to develop clinical skills and career
Desirable
- General Practice experience
- Healthcare qualification
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
