Phlebotomist/Health Care Assistant Oxford
Job description
PhlebotomistThe Manor Surgery, Osler Road, Headington, OxfordHours: Up to 37 hrs per week, 8.30am-1.30pm Monday to Friday (flexibility on days/times possible)Salary: Starting salary of £12-£13 per hourWe are a large GP Practice in Headington looking to recruit a part-time Phlebotomist with great people skills to join our friendly team.We are looking for a team player who will thrive in a busy, high pressure environment. You should be reliable, have good time management skills and a strong work ethic with the desire to go the extra mile. You will have a caring and compassionate approach to patient care and it is essential that you project a smart, professional and friendly image at all times.We welcome applications from both fully trained phlebotomists and individuals with no experience in phlebotomy who are eager to be trained into this role and who can clearly demonstrate the right attitude and values.This is a part-time role for approximately 25 hours per week or a full Time for 37 hours per week, with the ability to cover for extra shifts (planned absences and to cover at short notice) when necessary.How to apply: Please submit a CV and covering letter to [email protected] job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.For further information and/or to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please email [email protected] DescriptionJob Title: PhlebotomistResponsible to: Nurse ManagerAccountable to: Practice ManagerHours: up to 37 hours per weekSalary: Starting salary of £12-£13 per hourJob Summary:Working strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the post-holder will be responsible for performing venepuncture to obtain blood samples from patients only as the result of a direct referral from a GP or nurse practitioner.Key Responsibilities:Ensuring that the patient is as comfortable and relaxed as possible and confirming their agreement to the collection of a blood sampleCollection of sample(s) of blood in accordance with training and proceduresEnsuring samples are stored in appropriate containersAccurate, legible labelling of all samples to confirm patient identityChecking patient identification against GP/nurse request and confirming with patient whenever possibleRecording collection of blood sample in patient record in accordance with practice procedureEnsuring that samples are dispatched to the appropriate laboratories in a timely fashionEnsuring that anomalies are reported to a senior member of staffNotifying the GP/nurse of any significant patient issuesCarrying out NHS health checks, BP monitoring and ECGsClearing and re-stocking consulting roomsSterilising, cleansing and maintenance of surgical equipmentEnsure clinical waste collection runs smoothly, reporting any problems to the Lead Health Care AssistantEnsure sharps bins are ready for collectionActing as a chaperone if requiredAttending and participating in practice meetings as requiredAssisting in seasonal and special projects as requested e.g. flu campaignAny other reasonable duties as requested.Other requirements of the post-holder:ConfidentialityIn 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 appropriatelyIn 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 confidentialInformation 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 dataHealth & SafetyThe post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others’ health, safety and security as defined in the practice Health & Safety Policy, the practice Health & Safety Manual, and the practice Infection Control policy and published procedures. This will include:Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelinesIdentifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risksMaking effective use of training to update knowledge and skillsUsing appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazardsActively reporting of health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognisedKeeping own work areas and general / patient areas generally clean, assisting in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness consistent with the scope of the job holder’s roleUndertaking periodic infection control training (minimum annually)Reporting potential risks identifiedEquality and DiversityThe 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 legislationRespecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleaguesBehaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.Personal/Professional DevelopmentThe 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 developmentTaking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar workQualityThe post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice, and will:Alert other team members to issues of quality and riskAssess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervisionContribute 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 performanceWork effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients’ needsEffectively manage own time, workload and resourcesCommunicationThe post-holder should recognize the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:Communicate effectively with other team membersCommunicate effectively with patients and carersRecognize people’s needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordinglyContribution to the Implementation of ServicesThe post-holder will:Apply practice policies, standards and guidanceDiscuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own workParticipate in audit where appropriateThis job description should be regarded only as a guideline to the duties required and is not definitive or restrictive.Job Types: Permanent, Part-time, Full-timePart-time hours: 37 per weekSalary: £12.00-£13.00 per hourBenefits:Company pensionFlexitimeSchedule:Day shiftFlexitimeMonday to FridayOvertimeWeekend availabilityAbility to commute/relocate: Oxford: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)Experience:Phlebotomy: 1 year (required)Work Location: In personReference ID: phl2023
