Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Phlebotomist to join our friendly, hardworking, caring, and supportive practice at Ling House Medical Centre.
Phlebotomy experience is essential.
Hours - 30 per week.
Further details of the post are available in the Job Description.
Ideally candidates should be familiar/have knowledge of the SystmOne computer system.
NHS Pension and up to 33 days holiday entitlement dependant on length of service within the NHS.
Main duties of the job
Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care
as directed by nursing staff and GPs
Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before,
during and after patient care interventions
Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients
health and well-being when required
Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how
it can be promoted
Undertaking visits to housebound patient if required to
assist in monitoring well being as and when required
To work with the Practice to ensure that the services we
provide to people are safe, effective, compassionate, of a high quality and
meet the Care Quality Commission standards.
About us
Ling House Medical Centre has a practice population of 20,100 patients, across two sites. We have 4 GP Partners, 7 Salaried GPs, 5 Practice Nurses, 5 Advanced Clinical Practitioners, 1 Nurse associate and 1 HCA and 2 Pharmacists as well as a full team of administrative staff.
Ling House Medical Centre is an equal opportunities employer, and will not discriminate on the grounds of disability, sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, or age.
We are a forward-thinking training practice for both GP Registrars and medical students with a supportive multi-disciplinary team including Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Clinical Pharmacists, Mental Health Support Worker, Practice Nurses, Social Prescribers, Physiosand HCA's.
We hold a strong, patient-centred ethos for our diverse patient demographic and are situated in a large town surrounded by the Yorkshire moors and near to the beautiful Yorkshire Dales.
Our practice is part of The Wharfedale, Airedale & Craven Alliance (WACA), a tightly knit federation of eight independent, innovative GP practices covering a population of 72,000 patients.
We are rooted in providing very high quality clinical care with the patient at the centre of our decision making.
We are very keen to speak to anyone who may be interested in this position.
Job description
Job responsibilities
LING HOUSE MEDICAL CENTRE
JOB DESCRIPTION
Post Title: Phlebotomist
Job Purpose: To assist the nursing team in the delivery of
effective blood collection.
Responsible to: Clinically the Partners
For
all other areas the Practice Manager
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Job summary:
Working under the direct supervision of the practice nurses
and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the
phlebotomist will be responsible for performing venepuncture to obtain blood
samples from patients.
Duties and Responsibilities.
Ensuring that the patient is as comfortable and relaxed as
possible and confirming their agreement to the collection of a blood sample.
The collection of samples, of blood in accordance with
training and procedures
Ensuring samples are stored in appropriate containers.
Accurate, legible labelling of all samples to confirm
patient identity.
Checking patient identification against GP/nurse request and
confirming with patient whenever possible
Recording collection of blood sample in patient record in
accordance practice procedure
Ensuring that the blood samples are dispatched to the
laboratory in a timely fashion.
Notifying the GP/nurse of any significant patient issues
Liaising with and assisting members of the administrative
team
Effectively manage own time, workloads, and resources
Team Building
Work effectively within the nursing team and alongside the
reception/admin team and medical team
Standards
Report any clinical or environmental issues of concern and
take action to rectify these where appropriate.
Ensure a working knowledge and compliance with Practice
Policies and Procedures
Understand the importance and adhere to infection control
issues.
Keep clinical areas clean and free from clutter.
Information Technology
Input information into the clinical system following
training.
Demonstrate a working knowledge of the Practice Policy on
information governance.
Communication:
The phlebotomist will 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.
Confidentiality:
While seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow
us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other
matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will
respect their privacy and act appropriately.
In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job
Description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information
relating to patients and their carers, Practice staff and other healthcare
workers. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly
confidential.
Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other
healthcare workers may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance
with the Practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the
protection of personal and sensitive data.
Personal/Professional Development:
The phlebotomist will participate in any training programme
implemented by the Practice as part of this employment, such training to
include:
Mandatory training such as basic life support and fire
training
Taking responsibility for own development, learning and
performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are
undertaking similar work.
This job description is not exhaustive and may be adjusted
periodically after review and consultation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
LING HOUSE MEDICAL CENTRE
JOB DESCRIPTION
Post Title: Phlebotomist
Job Purpose: To assist the nursing team in the delivery of
effective blood collection.
Responsible to: Clinically the Partners
For
all other areas the Practice Manager
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Job summary:
Working under the direct supervision of the practice nurses
and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the
phlebotomist will be responsible for performing venepuncture to obtain blood
samples from patients.
Duties and Responsibilities.
Ensuring that the patient is as comfortable and relaxed as
possible and confirming their agreement to the collection of a blood sample.
The collection of samples, of blood in accordance with
training and procedures
Ensuring samples are stored in appropriate containers.
Accurate, legible labelling of all samples to confirm
patient identity.
Checking patient identification against GP/nurse request and
confirming with patient whenever possible
Recording collection of blood sample in patient record in
accordance practice procedure
Ensuring that the blood samples are dispatched to the
laboratory in a timely fashion.
Notifying the GP/nurse of any significant patient issues
Liaising with and assisting members of the administrative
team
Effectively manage own time, workloads, and resources
Team Building
Work effectively within the nursing team and alongside the
reception/admin team and medical team
Standards
Report any clinical or environmental issues of concern and
take action to rectify these where appropriate.
Ensure a working knowledge and compliance with Practice
Policies and Procedures
Understand the importance and adhere to infection control
issues.
Keep clinical areas clean and free from clutter.
Information Technology
Input information into the clinical system following
training.
Demonstrate a working knowledge of the Practice Policy on
information governance.
Communication:
The phlebotomist will 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.
Confidentiality:
While seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow
us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other
matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will
respect their privacy and act appropriately.
In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job
Description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information
relating to patients and their carers, Practice staff and other healthcare
workers. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly
confidential.
Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other
healthcare workers may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance
with the Practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the
protection of personal and sensitive data.
Personal/Professional Development:
The phlebotomist will participate in any training programme
implemented by the Practice as part of this employment, such training to
include:
Mandatory training such as basic life support and fire
training
Taking responsibility for own development, learning and
performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are
undertaking similar work.
This job description is not exhaustive and may be adjusted
periodically after review and consultation.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in taking bloods
- Working as part of a team
- Dealing with vulnerable patients
- Experience of working with SystmOne
- Prioritising work loads.
Desirable
- Experience of working in primary care
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE grade A - C in English and Maths
- Phlebotomy trained
Desirable
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in taking bloods
- Working as part of a team
- Dealing with vulnerable patients
- Experience of working with SystmOne
- Prioritising work loads.
Desirable
- Experience of working in primary care
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE grade A - C in English and Maths
- Phlebotomy trained
Desirable
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.
