Apprentice Phlebotomist (XR02)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Maintain a safe working environment, reporting incidents, accidents,

complaints.

Understand the need to maintain and respect patient confidentiality

Complete mandatory training.

Participate in workplace evaluations and appraisals of performance.

Utilises learning opportunities in other wards/depts in order to evidence the completion of agreed modules for the BTEC Level 2

Healthcare Sciences ( Phlebotomy apprentice).

Demonstrate compassion in all interactions with patients.

Demonstrate respect for patients with regard for privacy and dignity.

Act in such a way that always safeguards the health and wellbeing of children & vulnerable adults .

Is familiar with and adheres to the LTHT safeguarding policies.

Support team members with appropriate clinical activities under direct supervision

Develop the skills to correctly identify patients who require a blood test, adhering to LTHT Positive Patient Identification Policy.

Develop the knowledge and skills of using the ICE system to identify correct patient, appropriate sample required and labels to support

obtaining a blood samples Develop an understanding and demonstrate competence the safe collection of blood samples, utilising different

techniques.

Demonstrate an understanding of independently managing own allocated workload, including undertaking non-routine requests for

blood specimen collections

Develop an understanding and awareness of factors relating to specific blood tests

Develop the skills to ensure samples are correctly labelled and transported to appropriate laboratories

Develop the ability to identify, select and utilise a suitable site fit for the purpose of blood collection

Develop the ability to identify, select and use suitable/appropriate equipment for the specimen collection

Develop the ability to communicate effectively with the patient prior to and during obtaining a blood sample to minimise distress or discomfort

caused during the blood collection.

Develop the ability to communicate in a non-judgemental or discriminatory manner and be able to overcome barriers utilising other

methods of communication eg. Non-verbal, interpreters.

Develop an understanding of which advice to give patients, guardians and carers regarding venepuncture site and other complications post

procedure.

Demonstrate awareness of duty of care, ensuring patients fit for discharge following bloods being taken

Demonstrates correct process for the cleaning of workstations, restocking and ensure it is fit for use including the charging of IT equipment

Develop good working relationship

Develop good communication skills that demonstrate courtesy and respect

Form good relationships with other team members including answering the telephone and passing on messages

Support effective teamwork by undertaking other clinical activities, under direct supervision, which would be expected of a Band 2 Phlebotomist

To be alert to issues of risk and concern about care provided raising any concerns observed via the Trusts Whistleblowing Policy and supporting processes.

HEALTH AND SAFETY / RISK MANAGEMENT

All staff are responsible for working with their colleagues to maintain and improve the quality of services provided to our patients and other service users. This includes complying at all times with the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Policies, including Health and Safety policies, in particular by following agreed security and safer working procedures, and reporting incidents using the Trust Incident Reporting system

EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY

The jobholder must comply with all policies and procedures designed to ensure equality of employment and that services are delivered in ways that meet the individual needs of patients and their families. No person whether they are staff, patient or visitor should receive less favourable treatment because of their gender, ethnic origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion etc.

TRAINING AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

The jobholder must take responsibility in agreement with his/her line manager for their own personal development by ensuring that Continuous Professional Development remains a priority. The jobholder will undertake all mandatory training required for the role.

COMMUNICATION & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Education and Training Team

Phlebotomy and Pathology Staff

Nursing Staff

Allied Health Professions

Portering

House Keepers

Medical Staff

SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS

i) PHYSICAL EFFORT:

Frequent standing, sitting, walking, kneels and crouches to attend to patient needs..

Shift working including weekends and bank holidays.

Moving & handling of equipment daily:

This job requires a high degree of dexterity, skill and precision when performing blood collection. These procedures are repetitive and may involve the job holder standing, bending at the work station or pushing a trolley for extended periods.

ii) MENTAL EFFORT:

The job holder is expected to perform an invasive clinical procedure. This task may have an occasional requirement for prolonged concentration. so that personal safety is maintained and the patient receives appropriate care.

(e.g. avoidance of needlestick, risk of viral exposure/ infection).

iii) EMOTIONAL EFFORT:

Exposure to difficult situation including death and dying, distressed patients and relatives/carers.

iv) WORKING CONDITIONS:

Temperature - should be controlled but may experience hot or cold work environment.

Smells - dealing with body fluids.

Violence & Aggression - may experience violence and aggression from patients and or relatives or carers.

Infection Control - exposure to patients with infections.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Insight into roles responsibilities of post

Desirable

• Experience of working within a healthcare setting Principles of infection control Customer relations Maintaining a safe environment Emergency procedures Equity and diversity

Skills & behaviours

Essential

• Motivated Professional attitude and behaviour Ability to work as part of a team. Attention to detail Good Time Keeping Caring Compassionate

Qualifications

Essential

• Literate and numerate (to have the ability to obtain a pass in Level 1 Functional skills in Literacy and Numeracy ) Committed to complete the BTEC Level Healthcare Science ( Phlebotomy Apprenticeship)

Desirable

• GCSE A*-E Maths and English (or equivalent

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Motivated Trustworthy Reliable Application Form Interview References Practical Skills: Basic Keyboard Skills Good interpersonal skills Team working Communication skills verbal and non-verbal
• Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

St. James's University Hospital

Beckett Street

Leeds

LS9 7TF

Employer's website

https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)