phlebotomist Leeds, England
Job description
Job Title: Domiciliary Phlebotomist Reports To: Business Transformation Lead Job Summary: Working under the direct supervision of the business transformation lead and the team leader strictly in accordance with specific guidelines and protocols. The post-holder will be responsible for performing venepuncture to obtain blood samples from housebound patients and patients in care / nursing homes. Patients will be referred directly into the service from one of several GP Practices in the Leeds South & East Area. They will also be responsible for carrying out blood pressure measurements.
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 sample(s)s of blood in accordance with training and procedures Checking patients BP and recording in patient file Ensuring samples are stored in appropriate containers Accurate, labelling of all samples to confirm patient identity using ICE Checking patient identification against GP/nurse request and confirming with patient whenever possible Recording collection of blood sample and any additional tests carried out in patient medical record in accordance with organisation 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 Responsible for insuring their car for business use T&Cs Mobile phone cost allowance Mileage paid at 45p/mile 27 days holiday plus bank holidays rising to 30 days after 5 years service, and 33 days after 10 years service for full time equivalent. NHS Pension Uniform and clinical equipment provided 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, organisation staff and other health care workers.
They may also have access to information relating to the organisation as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other health care workers or the business of the organisation may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the organisation 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 organisation health & safety policy, to include: Using personal security systems within the work place according to organisation 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 recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with organisation 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, that 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 organisation 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 organisation 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 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 Recognize peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly Contribution to the Implementation of Services: The post-holder will: Apply organisation 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
