Job summary
The role is intended to provide a venepuncture service to Patients of the E4 Network Network. This includes patients who can attend a clinic and also those who are housebound.
The Phlebotomist will work under the direction of the Clinical Director & the Network Service Delivery Team who will ensure a clean, comfortable and safe environment for service users
Main duties of the job
To collect blood samples from patients using Vacutainer or
Butterfly methods, ensuring that the correct colour bottles are used for each sample.
To collect blood samples from all allocated Housebound patients using Butterfly or
Vacutainer methods, ensuring the correct colour bottles are used for each sample
To correctly label all samples once taken and package them in the appropriate manner
ready for transportation to the laboratory
To transport blood samples to the laboratory if and when required
To complete the NEL blood collection template detailing the samples collected from each patient
About us
Our Primary Care Network (PCN) has a population of over 51,000 people in
Chingford, London.
The E4 Primary Care Network Ltd. includes Chingford Medical Centre, Churchill
Medical Practice, The Old Church Surgery, The Ridgeway Surgery and Handsworth
Medical Practice. The practices have a very strong relationship with one
another.
We have an interesting and diverse population, ranging from the young to
the elderly. We also support over 300 residents who are living in local Care
Homes.
We strive to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To collect blood samples from patients using Vacutainer or Butterfly methods, ensuring that the correct colour bottles are used for each sample.
To collect blood samples from all allocated Housebound patients using Butterfly or Vacutainer methods, ensuring the correct colour bottles are used for each sample
To correctly label all samples once taken and package them in the appropriate manner ready for transportation to the laboratory
To transport blood samples to the laboratory if and when required - particularly following a housebound patient visit.
To complete the NEL blood collection template detailing the samples collected from each patient
Maintain cleanliness and hygiene to all working areas within the room and when visiting housebound patients ensuring
that you adhere to policies and procedures at all time
Maintain a weekly stock check for consumables and place orders accordingly
Be willing to undertake further training as required
Flexible approach to working as you may be required to deliver services to housebound patients or at other sites within our Primary Care Network.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To collect blood samples from patients using Vacutainer or Butterfly methods, ensuring that the correct colour bottles are used for each sample.
To collect blood samples from all allocated Housebound patients using Butterfly or Vacutainer methods, ensuring the correct colour bottles are used for each sample
To correctly label all samples once taken and package them in the appropriate manner ready for transportation to the laboratory
To transport blood samples to the laboratory if and when required - particularly following a housebound patient visit.
To complete the NEL blood collection template detailing the samples collected from each patient
Maintain cleanliness and hygiene to all working areas within the room and when visiting housebound patients ensuring
that you adhere to policies and procedures at all time
Maintain a weekly stock check for consumables and place orders accordingly
Be willing to undertake further training as required
Flexible approach to working as you may be required to deliver services to housebound patients or at other sites within our Primary Care Network.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Grade A to C in English and Maths
- NVQ Level 2 Equivalent
- Venepuncture (accredited qualification)
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care
- Care Certificate
Experience
Essential
- Recent and relevant experience of working within a venepuncture service for at least 12 months.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Grade A to C in English and Maths
- NVQ Level 2 Equivalent
- Venepuncture (accredited qualification)
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care
- Care Certificate
Experience
Essential
- Recent and relevant experience of working within a venepuncture service for at least 12 months.
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.