Job summary
Market Surgery are delighted to be recruiting a phlebotomist to join our large friendly Nursing team. 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:
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
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
- Preparing patients:Putting patients at ease, explaining the procedure, and ensuring they are comfortable before the blood draw.
- Correctly and safely drawing blood using appropriate techniques.
- Ensuring all appropriate blood samples are taken
- Effective maintenance of practice recall systems
Accurately labelling blood samples and ensuring proper storage and handling
- Accurately recording patient information and blood draw details.
Adhering to sanitation protocols and maintaining a clean workstation and clean work environment
communicating with patients about the procedure and collaborating with other team members
Adequate stock of necessary supplies and maintaining equipment
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Preparing patients:Putting patients at ease, explaining the procedure, and ensuring they are comfortable before the blood draw.
- Correctly and safely drawing blood using appropriate techniques.
- Ensuring all appropriate blood samples are taken
- Effective maintenance of practice recall systems
Accurately labelling blood samples and ensuring proper storage and handling
- Accurately recording patient information and blood draw details.
Adhering to sanitation protocols and maintaining a clean workstation and clean work environment
communicating with patients about the procedure and collaborating with other team members
Adequate stock of necessary supplies and maintaining equipment
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Direct patient care experience working in a health care setting.
- Health & Safety and Infection control awareness.
Desirable
- Experience of SystmOne
- Experience supporting QOF delivery
- Involvement in audits or service development
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
Essential
- Venepuncture certification
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Direct patient care experience working in a health care setting.
- Health & Safety and Infection control awareness.
Desirable
- Experience of SystmOne
- Experience supporting QOF delivery
- Involvement in audits or service development
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
Essential
- Venepuncture certification
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.
