Phlebotomist - Bank

Job description

Job responsibilities

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Obtain blood samples from patients in support of laboratory procedures used in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.

Perform a variety of routine blood drawing procedures, to include venepuncture, using standard equipment.

Participate in the delivery of new warfarin monitoring service under the supervision of other clinicians.

Interact directly with patient to obtain information for laboratory records, explain procedures, allay fears, and elicit cooperation.

Ensure that the patient is comfortable and as relaxed as possible and confirm their agreement to collection of a blood sample.

Accurate, legible labelling of all samples to confirm patient identity

Check patient identification against System 1 records

Record collection of blood sample in the patients record using correct templates

Ensure samples are stored appropriately

Ensure samples are picked up by laboratory in a timely fashion

Ensure that anomalies are reported to a senior member of staff

Notify the GP/Relevant clinician of any significant patients issues

Managing and using equipment safely and in accordance with agreed procedures in place.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

The post holder should recognise 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 peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly

POLICY & SERVICE RESPONSIBILITY

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

An annual individual performance review

Mandatory training as set out and agreed by Beccles Medical Centre

Agreed training that is essential to the role.

They will also ensure that will adhere to practice policies and follow procedures in place. Raising concerns or updates as necessary.

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 convictions.

ADMINISTRATIVE / MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Working within System 1 and managing administration for the role as required.

No managerial responsibility.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

Relevant qualification in Venepuncture (Essential)

GCSE Grade c or above in Maths or English (or equivalent grades will be accepted.) (Essential)

Experience in working in a Primary Care environment using System One (Desirable)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant qualification in Venepuncture
• GCSE Grade c or above in Maths or English (or equivalent grades will be accepted.)

Desirable

• Experience in working in a Primary Care environment using System One

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Beccles Medical Centre

Address

St. Marys Road

Beccles

Suffolk

NR34 9NX

Employer's website

https://www.becclesmedical.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)