Job summary
The Phlebotomist is an integral member of the patient
service: He/she will be responsible for safely and efficiently performing
venepuncture on patients requiring blood tests. To contribute to the efficient
performance of the clinical team in the provision of services to patients, in
accordance with local and Trust policies.
Please note the required hours of this position:
- Monday 12-4
- Tuesday 8-12
- Wednesday 12-4
- Friday 8-12
Main duties of the job
Undertake the venepuncture procedure effectively and
sensitively with respect for the patients welfare, dignity and preferences to
a standard fit for laboratory analysis, ensuring minimum distress or discomfort
to the patient. Obtain an accurate volume of blood to chemical ratios. Utilisation
of appropriate blood bottles dependent upon tests required ensuring all
necessary bloods are requested and sampled. Confident in the use and
application of IT systems. Good keyboard skills as interaction with a
electronic patient record system (SystmOne and ICE) is used to access, view and
print patient blood test requests is required. Obtain patients lawful consent to
perform an invasive procedure. Maintain Health, Safety and wellbeing of
yourself and others. To achieve a high standard of practice using competencies
within Phlebotomy. The safe and appropriate use and disposal of equipment and
sharps. To liaise and communicate with doctors, nurses and other ward staff. Give patients, guardians and carers
appropriate advice regarding the availability of test results. Clean and
maintain workstations following venepuncture and comply with Infection Control
and Health & Safety policies. Carry out regular stock checks and stock
rotation within phlebotomy clinical work areas.
About us
Market Surgery is delighted to be advertising
for a Phlebotomist to join our practice. We are a modern forward thinking practice
based in Wath-Upon-Dearne, Rotherham. We provide excellent primary care to
almost 12,500 local residents from our modern purpose built premises with 20 clinical rooms. Our practice benefits from excellent transport links and is
easily accessible from surrounding areas with Rotherham, Barnsley, Doncaster
and Sheffield all within a 30 minute commute of the practice. Our clinical
system is TPP SystmOne.
We offer NHS pension and competitive additional benefits
Job description
Job responsibilities
Undertake the venepuncture procedure effectively and
sensitively with respect for the patients welfare, dignity and preferences to
a standard fit for laboratory analysis, ensuring minimum distress or discomfort
to the patient. Obtain an accurate volume of blood to chemical ratios. Utilisation
of appropriate blood bottles dependent upon tests required ensuring all
necessary bloods are requested and sampled. Confident in the use and
application of IT systems. Good keyboard skills as interaction with a
electronic patient record system (SystmOne and ICE) is used to access, view and
print patient blood test requests is required. To perform venepuncture on a
variety of patient which may include high risk and pre-diagnosed infectious
patients. Obtain patients lawful consent to perform an invasive procedure.
Maintain Health, Safety and wellbeing of yourself and others. To achieve a high
standard of practice using competencies within Phlebotomy. The safe and
appropriate use and disposal of equipment and sharps. To liaise and communicate
with doctors, nurses and other ward staff. To provide workload statistics and
work towards target ranges on a day-to-day basis. Communicate information to
patients of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultures or physical
abilities in a none-discriminatory or judgmental manner, be able to overcome
barriers of communication within these areas with appropriate support. Give patients,
guardians and carers appropriate advice regarding the availability of test
results. Clean and maintain workstations following venepuncture and comply with
Infection Control and Health & Safety policies. Carry out regular stock
checks and stock rotation within phlebotomy clinical work areas. Undertake any
other duty which is deemed appropriate when requested by Senior Staff The above
indicates the main duties of the post which may be reviewed in the light of
experience and developments within the service. Any review will be undertaken
in conjunction with the post-holder.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Undertake the venepuncture procedure effectively and
sensitively with respect for the patients welfare, dignity and preferences to
a standard fit for laboratory analysis, ensuring minimum distress or discomfort
to the patient. Obtain an accurate volume of blood to chemical ratios. Utilisation
of appropriate blood bottles dependent upon tests required ensuring all
necessary bloods are requested and sampled. Confident in the use and
application of IT systems. Good keyboard skills as interaction with a
electronic patient record system (SystmOne and ICE) is used to access, view and
print patient blood test requests is required. To perform venepuncture on a
variety of patient which may include high risk and pre-diagnosed infectious
patients. Obtain patients lawful consent to perform an invasive procedure.
Maintain Health, Safety and wellbeing of yourself and others. To achieve a high
standard of practice using competencies within Phlebotomy. The safe and
appropriate use and disposal of equipment and sharps. To liaise and communicate
with doctors, nurses and other ward staff. To provide workload statistics and
work towards target ranges on a day-to-day basis. Communicate information to
patients of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultures or physical
abilities in a none-discriminatory or judgmental manner, be able to overcome
barriers of communication within these areas with appropriate support. Give patients,
guardians and carers appropriate advice regarding the availability of test
results. Clean and maintain workstations following venepuncture and comply with
Infection Control and Health & Safety policies. Carry out regular stock
checks and stock rotation within phlebotomy clinical work areas. Undertake any
other duty which is deemed appropriate when requested by Senior Staff The above
indicates the main duties of the post which may be reviewed in the light of
experience and developments within the service. Any review will be undertaken
in conjunction with the post-holder.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Direct patient care experience working in a health care setting.
- Health & Safety and Infection control awareness.
Desirable
- Working within a Primary or Secondary Care environment on wards or in clinics.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills (written and verbal).
- Able to work as part of a team.
- Capable to work independently upon completion of training.
- Attention to detail to ensure positive patient identification.
- Knowledge of electronic Patient Record systems, Microsoft word and outlook.
- Self-motivated, professional outlook and positive attitude.
- Able to meet the flexible needs of the role and duty rota.
- Satisfactory health and attendance record
- Must have the ability to put patients at ease and remain calm in an emergency situation.
- Ability to work in a pressured environment
Desirable
- Confident in own ability to liaise with other staff and patients.
- Time management skills.
- Can recognise own personal -development needs.
- Able to exercise initiative to resolve problems associated within your role.
Qualifications
Desirable
- Venepuncture certificate NVQ L2 in Health, Care Certificate or relevant experience.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Direct patient care experience working in a health care setting.
- Health & Safety and Infection control awareness.
Desirable
- Working within a Primary or Secondary Care environment on wards or in clinics.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills (written and verbal).
- Able to work as part of a team.
- Capable to work independently upon completion of training.
- Attention to detail to ensure positive patient identification.
- Knowledge of electronic Patient Record systems, Microsoft word and outlook.
- Self-motivated, professional outlook and positive attitude.
- Able to meet the flexible needs of the role and duty rota.
- Satisfactory health and attendance record
- Must have the ability to put patients at ease and remain calm in an emergency situation.
- Ability to work in a pressured environment
Desirable
- Confident in own ability to liaise with other staff and patients.
- Time management skills.
- Can recognise own personal -development needs.
- Able to exercise initiative to resolve problems associated within your role.
Qualifications
Desirable
- Venepuncture certificate NVQ L2 in Health, Care Certificate or relevant experience.
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.
