Phlebotomist Luton, East of England, England

Gardenia and Marsh Farm Practice

Full Time Luton, East of England, England 10.42 GBP HOURLY Today

Job description

APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED FROM CANDIDIATES EXPERIENCED IN VENEPUCTURE.

To provide an efficient service to all patients and Doctors ensuring that the work allocated to you is regularly prioritised and dealt within deadlines set. Confidentiality and adherence to the Data Protection Act should be maintained at all times.

You will be a member of a Primary Health Care team carrying out the taking of blood from patients at the practice under clinical supervision of the Practice Nurses, following evidence-based national and local clinical governance principals.

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 sample(s)s 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 clinical team of any significant patient issues * Liaising with and assisting members of the administrative team*

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.

Health & Safety The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others’ health, safety and security as defined in the practice Health & Safety Policy, to include:

Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines
Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks
Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills * Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards*
Reporting potential risks identified.

Equality and Diversity

The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:

Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of people’s rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation
Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues
Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

Personal/Professional Development

The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, such training to include:

Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development * Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.*

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 team’s performance * Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs * Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.

Communication The post-holder should 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
Recognise people’s needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.

Contribution to the Implementation of Services

The post-holder will:

Apply practice policies, standards and guidance * Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work*
Participate in audit where appropriate.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 25 per week

Salary: From £10.42 per hour

Schedule: