Job summary
We are seeking a
trained and experienced phlebotomist to undertake phlebotomy clinics as part of
our clinical team. You will need to be able to travel to any of our sites when
required to undertake clinics. Clinics may be held in each of our four clinical
sites in Bollington, Poynton and Disley, so being a car driver with access to
your own vehicle is essential (mileage will be paid). You will work independently
as part of the wider team, in
accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols with support from a
GP on site during clinics, should this be required
Main duties of the job
Please see attached Job Description for full details
Perform phlebotomy on patients as per the standard operating procedure (SOP) for obtaining blood from patients
Take effective measures to reduce patient anxiety related to blood taking procedures and ensure patient feels safe and well-informed throughout
Cross check all relevant patient information, tests required and any special requirements for those tests
Ensure correct identity of patients and the labelling of their samples and instruct on corrective methods for patients to seek assistance if or when discrepancies occur
Be competent with computer system (ICE) and understand how to handle patient data; ensuring information is accurate and secureBe able to summon assistance in the event of an adverse reaction or fainting episode during phlebotomy session
Complete relevant documentation of the intervention on EMIS
Ensure room is tidy, clean and well stocked prior to and after clinic session
Ensure any PPE is worn correctly to protect self and patient
Record and report issues with clinical supplies pertaining to phlebotomy
About us
If you’re interested in working for a committed, responsive practice that values every member of
its team, then the Middlewood Partnership is for you.
We’re a single practice Primary Care Network (PCN) – that makes us one multi-disciplinary team
who all work together, contributing our particular skills and experience, to provide the best
possible care to our 34,000 patients across the villages of Bollington, Disley and Poynton.
And we love what we do!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for full details
Key Responsibilities
Communication
Communicate professionally and effectively with other team members
Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising their needs for alternative methods of communication
Clinical
Ensure room is tidy, clean and well stocked prior to and after clinic session
Ensure any PPE is worn correctly to protect self and patient
Record and report issues with clinical supplies pertaining to phlebotomy
Perform phlebotomy on patients as per the standard operating procedure (SOP) for obtaining blood from patients
Take effective measures to reduce patient anxiety related to blood taking procedures and ensure patient feels safe and well-informed throughout
Cross check all relevant patient information, tests required and any special requirements for those tests
Ensure correct identity of patients and the labelling of their samples and instruct on corrective methods for patients to seek assistance if or when discrepancies occur
Be competent with computer system (ICE) and understand how to handle patient data; ensuring information is accurate and secure
Be able to summon assistance in the event of an adverse reaction or fainting episode during phlebotomy session
Complete relevant documentation of the intervention on EMIS.
Health and Safety / Risk Management
Identify any risks involved in their work activities and undertake them in a way that manages the risks
The post holder must comply at all times with the Health and Safety policies, in particular by following agreed safe working procedures and reporting clinical and non-clinical incidents using the practice’s Complaints and Incident Reporting systems
Use appropriate infection control procedures in line with Infection Control policy and maintain work areas in each clinical room so that they are clean, safe and free from hazards reporting of any potential risks identified
To use computers safely and appropriately
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for full details
Key Responsibilities
Communication
Communicate professionally and effectively with other team members
Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising their needs for alternative methods of communication
Clinical
Ensure room is tidy, clean and well stocked prior to and after clinic session
Ensure any PPE is worn correctly to protect self and patient
Record and report issues with clinical supplies pertaining to phlebotomy
Perform phlebotomy on patients as per the standard operating procedure (SOP) for obtaining blood from patients
Take effective measures to reduce patient anxiety related to blood taking procedures and ensure patient feels safe and well-informed throughout
Cross check all relevant patient information, tests required and any special requirements for those tests
Ensure correct identity of patients and the labelling of their samples and instruct on corrective methods for patients to seek assistance if or when discrepancies occur
Be competent with computer system (ICE) and understand how to handle patient data; ensuring information is accurate and secure
Be able to summon assistance in the event of an adverse reaction or fainting episode during phlebotomy session
Complete relevant documentation of the intervention on EMIS.
Health and Safety / Risk Management
Identify any risks involved in their work activities and undertake them in a way that manages the risks
The post holder must comply at all times with the Health and Safety policies, in particular by following agreed safe working procedures and reporting clinical and non-clinical incidents using the practice’s Complaints and Incident Reporting systems
Use appropriate infection control procedures in line with Infection Control policy and maintain work areas in each clinical room so that they are clean, safe and free from hazards reporting of any potential risks identified
To use computers safely and appropriately
Person Specification
Qualities and Attributes
Essential
- Neat, tidy and well presented
- Able to work methodically and keep own workspace clean and tidy (healthy and safety)
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Good hand/eye co-ordination
Desirable
- Team player
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Able to cope with fluctuating workload and interruptions
Qualifications
Essential
- Trained in a variety of blood collection systems
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of medical terminology and biomedical investigations
- Able to fault find re: test requests, sample types and patient identifiable data
- Able to use clinical judgement to ensure suitability of veins for venepuncture and acceptable quality of samples
- Able to take blood safely and competently without causing distress
- Able to employ suitable strategies for patients with needle phobia, procedural anxiety, or complex medical issues
- Good basic IT skills and knowledge of Patient Management Systems, particularly EMIS and ICE
- Identify, record and report key risks or hazards and contribute to Middlewood incident reporting system for identified learning events
Financial and Physical
Essential
- Able to deal with unpleasant odours and safely deal with any blood spillages
- Identify equipment/health and safety issues
Desirable
- Able to identify and maintain suitable stock levels and order supplies and equipment as appropriate
Person Specification
Qualities and Attributes
Essential
- Neat, tidy and well presented
- Able to work methodically and keep own workspace clean and tidy (healthy and safety)
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Good hand/eye co-ordination
Desirable
- Team player
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Able to cope with fluctuating workload and interruptions
Qualifications
Essential
- Trained in a variety of blood collection systems
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of medical terminology and biomedical investigations
- Able to fault find re: test requests, sample types and patient identifiable data
- Able to use clinical judgement to ensure suitability of veins for venepuncture and acceptable quality of samples
- Able to take blood safely and competently without causing distress
- Able to employ suitable strategies for patients with needle phobia, procedural anxiety, or complex medical issues
- Good basic IT skills and knowledge of Patient Management Systems, particularly EMIS and ICE
- Identify, record and report key risks or hazards and contribute to Middlewood incident reporting system for identified learning events
Financial and Physical
Essential
- Able to deal with unpleasant odours and safely deal with any blood spillages
- Identify equipment/health and safety issues
Desirable
- Able to identify and maintain suitable stock levels and order supplies and equipment as appropriate
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.
