Job summary
The post-holder will
undertake phlebotomy and appropriate healthcare technician duties within the
local practice setting, patients homes and care homes ensuring high quality
delivery of patient care.
Main duties of the job
Health and Safety
To comply with
the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974.
To take
responsibility for their own health and safety and that of other persons who
may be affected by their own acts or omissions.
To ensure all
staff are fully trained and conversant with fire regulations and health and
safety and understand what to do in an emergency.
Ensure a trained
first aider is available in the building.
Ensure fire
alarms are tested regularly and within the set guidelines.
Equality and Diversity
To carry out at
all times their responsibilities in line with Equal Opportunities Policy and
Procedure.
Risk Management and Clinical Governance
To work within
the Clinical Governance Framework of the practice, incorporating Risk
Management and all other quality initiatives and all aspects of CQC
implementation.
Confidentiality
To maintain
confidentiality of information relating to patients, clients, staff and other
users of the services in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998 including
outside of the work environment. Any
breach of confidentiality may render an individual liable for dismissal and/or
prosecution.
Safeguarding
Whilst in post, staff
are expected to acquire and update their knowledge on safeguarding as per the intercollegiate
document requirements and MMP policies.
About us
Midlands Medical Partnership is a Birmingham super-partnership currently caring for 72,000 Birmingham Cross-City CCG patients across North and South Birmingham operating out of 10 sites. The partnership was established in April 2009 and continues to grow as a single integrated primary care provider, alongside collaborative working with other similar organisations in our region as part of its strategic forward view.
The vision behind the creation of MMP is to improve and develop all that is excellent about traditional GP services local GPs leading and working in local surgeries to provide long-term doctor/patient relationships based on the established values of trust and personalised care, whilst at the same time being part of a larger, more corporate business structure, allowing our practices and patients to benefit from the resources of a larger organisation, enabling us to improve the range and quality of patient services, improve access and patient responsiveness and improve learning across our organisation.
MMPs core purpose is to work within a culture of quality to constantly improve the care and service we give our patients.
This dynamic partnership with a team of over 200 clinicians and staff is managed by a single executive board, with centralised organisational functions, strong leadership and clinical governance structures.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To undertake any
other duties commensurate with the role, within the bounds of his/her own
competence as guided by the attached management framework.
To work across
the various MMP sites as required.
In light of national policy and due to the needs of
the business it may be necessary for the Partnership to alter the opening hours
of the surgeries. This could incorporate
different opening hours and weekend working which may effect when you are
required to work. The post holder is
expected to be flexible and accommodating, following consultation, in terms of
any changes to operating times in the future.
To undertake
appropriate tasks and support the larger MMP healthcare team
To undertake
Blood Pressure monitoring in accordance with MMP protocols
To perform ECGs
on patients as requested
To carry out
phlebotomy services to patients in MMP surgeries across Birmingham, at patients
homes and in care homes
To ensure that
blood samples taken are accurately and legibly labelled, correct bottles are
used and that blood samples are transported to designated collection points in
line with MMP Health and Safety procedures
Provide support
at practice level to nursing and clinical staff, in particularly complex cases
To work
effectively with other healthcare professional as an integrated team
To provide basic
first aid to phlebotomy patients as required as in accordance with guidelines
and procedures
To ensure a good
rapport with patients to alleviate anxiety ensuring they are relaxed and at
ease to undergo procedures
To ensure the
following MMP Policies are followed: Infection Control Policy, Clinical Waste
Disposal and Sharps Policy, Needle stick injury Policy
Acknowledge that
patients have right to privacy, dignity and confidentiality, showing due
regard to patients property.
To provide cover
for team members on annual leave, off sick or study leave to ensure continuity
of the service.
Act as a role
model to ensure health is promoted at every opportunity in all settings.
To maintain
written and computer records as required.
To attend team
meetings for information exchange and service updates
The post holder
will be asked to work at any MMP site in line with service needs.
Any other duties,
as requested, compatible with the post which may arise from time to time.
To undertake
training and development to meet the specific service needs of the service and
own individual practice.
Participate in the
appraisal, clinical supervision and personal development planning process and
ensure that their own professional development needs are met.
Participate in
the induction of staff by demonstrating own role to new or less experienced
colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To undertake any
other duties commensurate with the role, within the bounds of his/her own
competence as guided by the attached management framework.
To work across
the various MMP sites as required.
In light of national policy and due to the needs of
the business it may be necessary for the Partnership to alter the opening hours
of the surgeries. This could incorporate
different opening hours and weekend working which may effect when you are
required to work. The post holder is
expected to be flexible and accommodating, following consultation, in terms of
any changes to operating times in the future.
To undertake
appropriate tasks and support the larger MMP healthcare team
To undertake
Blood Pressure monitoring in accordance with MMP protocols
To perform ECGs
on patients as requested
To carry out
phlebotomy services to patients in MMP surgeries across Birmingham, at patients
homes and in care homes
To ensure that
blood samples taken are accurately and legibly labelled, correct bottles are
used and that blood samples are transported to designated collection points in
line with MMP Health and Safety procedures
Provide support
at practice level to nursing and clinical staff, in particularly complex cases
To work
effectively with other healthcare professional as an integrated team
To provide basic
first aid to phlebotomy patients as required as in accordance with guidelines
and procedures
To ensure a good
rapport with patients to alleviate anxiety ensuring they are relaxed and at
ease to undergo procedures
To ensure the
following MMP Policies are followed: Infection Control Policy, Clinical Waste
Disposal and Sharps Policy, Needle stick injury Policy
Acknowledge that
patients have right to privacy, dignity and confidentiality, showing due
regard to patients property.
To provide cover
for team members on annual leave, off sick or study leave to ensure continuity
of the service.
Act as a role
model to ensure health is promoted at every opportunity in all settings.
To maintain
written and computer records as required.
To attend team
meetings for information exchange and service updates
The post holder
will be asked to work at any MMP site in line with service needs.
Any other duties,
as requested, compatible with the post which may arise from time to time.
To undertake
training and development to meet the specific service needs of the service and
own individual practice.
Participate in the
appraisal, clinical supervision and personal development planning process and
ensure that their own professional development needs are met.
Participate in
the induction of staff by demonstrating own role to new or less experienced
colleagues.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a nursing team -Experience of dealing with vulnerable patients
Desirable
- Experience of working in primary care -Experience of working in a GP practice
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths -Qualified to NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care
Desirable
- Qualified in Phlebotomy -Qualified to NVQ level 3
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a nursing team -Experience of dealing with vulnerable patients
Desirable
- Experience of working in primary care -Experience of working in a GP practice
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths -Qualified to NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care
Desirable
- Qualified in Phlebotomy -Qualified to NVQ level 3
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.
