Job summary
Salary Available Upon Request
12 hours a week
We are looking to recruit a phlebotomist to join our well established, friendly and very busy practice.
The post involves taking blood from patients as requested. Ideally you will have experience of the clinical environment and the delivery of hands on care. You must have good people, communication and IT skills. The ability to work as part of the bigger team whilst using your own initiative is essential. If successful, you will find the job interesting as well as challenging at times. The successful candidate will be supported by the Senior Lead Nurse and other members of the nursing team
The post is for 12 hours per week over 3 days Wednesday to Friday 8am 12pm
You must be self motivated, conscientious, professional, enthusiastic and able to use your own initiative.
The successful candidate must be an active team player and be very flexible to work within a team.
Salary Band 2 - 3 dependent on experience
Simply Health Private Health Care Scheme Plan
27 days holiday, whole time hours, plus bank holidays
Main duties of the job
Working under the direct supervision of the senior practice nurse and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the post holder will be responsible for performing venepuncture to obtain blood samples from patientsonlyas the result of a direct referral from a GP or nurse practitioner.
Duties and responsibilities
Ensuring that the patient is as comfortable and relaxed as possible and confirming their agreement to the collection of a blood sample
Collection of samples of blood in accordance with training and procedures
Ensuring samples are stored in appropriate containers
Accurate, legible labelling of all samples to confirm patient identity
Checking patient identification against GP/nurse request and confirming with patient whenever possible
Recording collection of blood sample in patient record in accordance with practice procedure
Ensuring that samples are dispatched to the appropriate laboratories in a timely fashion.
Ensuring that anomalies are reported to a senior member of staff
Notifying the GP/nurse of any significant patient issues
Liaising with and assisting members of the administrative team
About us
Pendre had been in operation as a surgery since before 1960, the original building being a detached house. Various extensions have taken place since this time and the original two doctor partnership has grown to the current four doctor Partnership.
The Surgery is town based with patients drawn mainly from the Holywell areas. The Practice has approximately 10,400 patients registered.
The aim of the Practice is to provide quality primary care services of the highest professional standard to patients, and provide an enjoyable and secure working environment for all staff.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Working under the direct supervision of the senior practice nurse and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the post holder will be responsible for performing venepuncture to obtain blood samples from patientsonlyas the result of a direct referral from a GP or nurse practitioner.
Duties and responsibilities
Ensuring that the patient is as comfortable and relaxed as possible and confirming their agreement to the collection of a blood sample
Collection of samples of blood in accordance with training and procedures
Ensuring samples are stored in appropriate containers
Accurate, legible labelling of all samples to confirm patient identity
Checking patient identification against GP, Nurse request and confirming with patient whenever possible
Recording collection of blood sample in patient record in accordance with practice procedure
Ensuring that samples are dispatched to the appropriate laboratories in a timely fashion.
Ensuring that anomalies are reported to a senior member of staff
Notifying the GP, Nurse of any significant patient issues
Liaising with and assisting members of the administrative team
Team Building
Work effectively within the nursing team and along side the reception, admin team and medical team
Standard Maintenance
Report any clinical or environmental issues of concern and take action to rectify these, where appropriate
Ensure a working knowledge and compliance with Practice Policies and Procedures
Check and record fridge temperatures to maintain the cold chain
Understand the importance and adhere to infection control issues
Keep clinical areas clean and free from clutter.
Information Technology
Input information into the clinical system as appropriate following appropriate training.
Demonstrate a working knowledge of the Practice Policy on information governance.
Communication
The post holder will recognize the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to
Communicate effectively with other team members
Communicate effectively with patients and carers
Recognize peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly
Quality
The post holder will strive to maintain quality within the Practice, and will
Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk
Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision
Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance
Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs
Effectively manage own time, workload and resources
Confidentiality
In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately
In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, Practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the Practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential
Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the Practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the Practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data
Personal and Professional Development
The post holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the Practice as part of this employment, such training to include
Mandatory training such as basic life support and fire training
Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work
This job description is not exhaustive and may be adjusted periodically after review and consultation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working under the direct supervision of the senior practice nurse and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the post holder will be responsible for performing venepuncture to obtain blood samples from patientsonlyas the result of a direct referral from a GP or nurse practitioner.
Duties and responsibilities
Ensuring that the patient is as comfortable and relaxed as possible and confirming their agreement to the collection of a blood sample
Collection of samples of blood in accordance with training and procedures
Ensuring samples are stored in appropriate containers
Accurate, legible labelling of all samples to confirm patient identity
Checking patient identification against GP, Nurse request and confirming with patient whenever possible
Recording collection of blood sample in patient record in accordance with practice procedure
Ensuring that samples are dispatched to the appropriate laboratories in a timely fashion.
Ensuring that anomalies are reported to a senior member of staff
Notifying the GP, Nurse of any significant patient issues
Liaising with and assisting members of the administrative team
Team Building
Work effectively within the nursing team and along side the reception, admin team and medical team
Standard Maintenance
Report any clinical or environmental issues of concern and take action to rectify these, where appropriate
Ensure a working knowledge and compliance with Practice Policies and Procedures
Check and record fridge temperatures to maintain the cold chain
Understand the importance and adhere to infection control issues
Keep clinical areas clean and free from clutter.
Information Technology
Input information into the clinical system as appropriate following appropriate training.
Demonstrate a working knowledge of the Practice Policy on information governance.
Communication
The post holder will recognize the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to
Communicate effectively with other team members
Communicate effectively with patients and carers
Recognize peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly
Quality
The post holder will strive to maintain quality within the Practice, and will
Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk
Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision
Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance
Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs
Effectively manage own time, workload and resources
Confidentiality
In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately
In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, Practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the Practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential
Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the Practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the Practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data
Personal and Professional Development
The post holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the Practice as part of this employment, such training to include
Mandatory training such as basic life support and fire training
Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work
This job description is not exhaustive and may be adjusted periodically after review and consultation.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- experience of working within a nursing team
Desirable
- experience of working in primary care
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 in Health Care
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- experience of working within a nursing team
Desirable
- experience of working in primary care
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 in Health Care
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).