Job responsibilities
Paediatric Phlebotomist
Band: Band 3Hours: Full/part timeAccountable to: Sister Childrens Ambulatory CareResponsible to: Matron for Childrens
JOB PROFILEThe phlebotomist will support the doctors and nurses by managing blood tests on the Childrens wards and Outpatient areas. They will act as an advocate and resource for children and families whouse the service.
POST OVERVIEW
The post holder will work with the multidisciplinary team to provide expert care and management for children undergoing blood tests and their families and carers. He/she will ensure care is given that recognises not only individual needs but also their social, psychological and cultural needs.The post holder will be expected to play an active role in continuing to develop a safe and effective service.
RESPONSIBILITIES
To take venous blood and capillary specimens according to the Trusts policies and procedures and ensuring the minimum of pain and discomfort to the child.To record the collection of samples on the Electronic Patient System.To ensure that the samples are appropriate for the investigations requested and that they are transported to the appropriate laboratory in a timely fashion.Take responsibility for the booking in and running of Phlebotomy clinics, liaising with parents when necessary.Maintain cleanliness and stock levels within clinical areas.To maintain privacy and dignity and patient confidentiality at all times.To maintain effective communication with clinical staff and other service providers.To undertake other activities as deemed necessary by the Sister or the Outpatient co-ordinator.Co-operate with the Trust in maintaining suitable standards of health and safety, including adhering to all Trust policies and procedures. Always work in compliance with rules and working practices.Report all unsafe situations, incidents and accidents as appropriate.To complete Trust statutory mandatory training.Recognise an emergency situation and seeking senior help.To work with the Ambulatory Care team to resolve patient complaints as quickly as possible.To convey messages from others in a timely manner, prioritising as necessary.To support the orientation of new staff and students to the ward.Attend relevant study days/conferences in order to develop and enhance service provision.To have a personal development plan and annual appraisal with a designated senior member of the team.
Trust Statements
Risk Management
The management of risk is the responsibility of everyone and will be achieved within a progressive, honest and open environment. Staff will be provided with the necessary education, training and support to enable them to meet this responsibility.Staff should be familiar with the Major Incident Policy and Fire Policy and should make themselves familiar with the local response plan and their role within that responseResponsibility for Health and SafetyThe post holder is responsible for ensuring that all duties and responsibilities of this post are carried out in compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974), Statutory Regulations and TrustPolicies and procedures. This will be supported by the provision of training and specialist advice where required.
Infection Control
Infection Control is everyone's responsibility. All staff, both clinical and non-clinical, are required to adhere to the Trusts' Infection Prevention and Control Policies and make every effort to maintain high standards of infection control at all times thereby reducing the burden of Healthcare Associated Infections including MRSA. All staff employed by the ORH trust have the following key responsibilities:
Staff must wash their hands or use alcohol gel on entry and exit from all clinical areas and/or between each patient contact.Staff members have a duty to attend mandatory infection control training provided for them by the Trust.Staff members who develop an infection (other than common colds and illness) that may be transmissible to patients have a duty to contact Occupational Health.
Childrens Rights
The post holder will endeavour at all times to uphold the rights of children and young people in accordance with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults
The Trust is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults throughout the organisation. As a member of the Trust there is a duty to assist in protecting patients and their families from anyform of harm when they are vulnerable.
Information Governance
All staff must complete annual information governance training. For further details, go to the Information Governance intranet site.
Confidentiality
The post holder must maintain the confidentiality of information about patients, staff and other health service business in accordance with the Data Protection Act of 1984.
Reporting of incidents
All staff must report incidents and near misses so that the Trust can reduce the risk of harm by investigating and incorporating risk reducing measures to safe guard patients, visitors and staff, in accordance with the Trust Incident Reporting Policy
Equal Opportunities
The post holder must at all times carry-out his/her responsibilities with regard to the Trusts Equal Opportunities Policy.
Smoking Policy
It is the policy of the Trust to promote health. Smoking therefore, is actively discouraged and is prohibited in the majority of the Hospital, including offices.
Data Protection Act
All employees of The Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals NHS Trust must not, without prior permission, disclose any information regarding patients or staff. In circumstances where it is known that a member of staff has communicated to an unauthorised person those staff will be liable to dismissal. Moreover, the Data Protection Act 1984 also renders an individual liable for prosecution in the event of unauthorised disclosure of information.
Terms and Conditions of Employment
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and this means that any criminal conviction must be made known at the time of application.The above will be reviewed on an annual basis, in consultation with the post holder. It is offered as a guide to the key responsibilities and duties, but does not preclude other issues that may arise between reviews of performance and review of the job description.Job description attached
