Job summary
Working under the direction of the practice manager and as part of
the practice multidisciplinary team, the post holder will be responsible for
performing venepuncture, as requested by the clinical team, to the entitled
patient population. In addition, the Phlebotomist
will be expected to support the healthcare assistants and nursing team on an as
required basis.
Parkside Group Practice will ensure that the post holder
has access to appropriate clinical supervision and an appropriate named
individual in the organisation to provide general advice and support on a
day-to-day basis.
Main duties of the job
The following are the core responsibilities
of the Phlebotomist. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out
other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and
staffing levels:
a.
Obtaining
patient consent for the collection of a blood sample
b.
Performing
venepuncture in accordance with practice protocols
c.
Maintaining
accurate patient records on Emis.
d.
The
correct labelling, packaging and storing of samples
e.
Effective
use of the specimen log, resolving any discrepancies
f.
Ensuring
samples are sent to the laboratory in a timely manner
g.
Maintaining
an effective liaison with the laboratory staff at St Georges Hospital.
h.
Working
collaboratively with the healthcare assistants and nursing team, seeking
guidance when necessary for patient related matters
About us
Parkside Group Practice is based in South Croydon, with a list size of 14,500 patients. The team consists of 4 partners, 7 salaried GPs, 3 Pharmacists, 1 Paramedic, 3 nurses and a administration team of 18 including a Business Manager and 2 Operations managers
Job description
Job responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of
the Phlebotomist. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other
tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing
levels:
a.
Obtaining
patient consent for the collection of a blood sample
b.
Performing
venepuncture in accordance with practice protocols
c.
Maintaining
accurate patient records on Emis.
d.
The
correct labelling, packaging and storing of samples
e.
Effective
use of the specimen log, resolving any discrepancies
f.
Ensuring
samples are sent to the laboratory in a timely manner
g.
Maintaining
an effective liaison with the laboratory staff at St Georges Hospital.
h.
Working
collaboratively with the healthcare assistants and nursing team, seeking
guidance when necessary for patient related matters
Job description
Job responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of
the Phlebotomist. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other
tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing
levels:
a.
Obtaining
patient consent for the collection of a blood sample
b.
Performing
venepuncture in accordance with practice protocols
c.
Maintaining
accurate patient records on Emis.
d.
The
correct labelling, packaging and storing of samples
e.
Effective
use of the specimen log, resolving any discrepancies
f.
Ensuring
samples are sent to the laboratory in a timely manner
g.
Maintaining
an effective liaison with the laboratory staff at St Georges Hospital.
h.
Working
collaboratively with the healthcare assistants and nursing team, seeking
guidance when necessary for patient related matters
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant qualification in venepuncture.
- Good standard of general education
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- Effective time management (planning and organising)
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
Desirable
- Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
- EMIS user skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the general public
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting
Desirable
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant qualification in venepuncture.
- Good standard of general education
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- Effective time management (planning and organising)
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
Desirable
- Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
- EMIS user skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the general public
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting
Desirable
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
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.
