Job responsibilities
Working under the direct supervision of the Senior Practice Nurse and
strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the
post-holder will be responsible for performing venepuncture to obtain blood
samples from patients.
Duties
and responsibilities:
Greet patient, introduce yourself and confirm the patients name and
date of birth.
Ensure that the patient is as comfortable and as relaxed as possible,
fully explain the procedure and gain consent verbally to the collection of a
blood sample.
Collection of sample(s) of blood in accordance with training and
procedures.
Ensuring samples are stored in appropriate containers.
Ensure accurate, legible labelling of all samples to confirm patient
identity.
Checking patient identification against request and confirming with
patient whenever possible.
Record collection of blood sample in patient record in accordance with
practice procedure.
Ensure that samples are dispatched to the appropriate laboratories in a
timely fashion.
Ensure that anomalies are reported to a senior member of staff as soon
as possible.
Notify the GP/nurse of any significant patient issues.
Liaise with and assist members of the administrative team as necessary.
Team Building
Work effectively within the nursing team in harmony with all other
practice teams.
Standard
Maintenance
Report any clinical or environmental issues of concern to the senior
nurse or practice manager immediately, or where appropriate take action to rectify
the issues.
Ensure a working knowledge and compliance with Practice policies and procedures,
specifically infection control, record keeping and health and safety policies.
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 accurately and
contemporaneously, following appropriate
training.
Be familiar with the practice Policy on information governance.
Communication:
The post-holder will recognize the importance of effective
communication within the team and will strive to:
Communicate effectively with other team members
Communicate effectively with patients and carers
Recognize peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and
respond accordingly
Quality:
The post-holder will provide a high standard of care at all times, and
will:
Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk.
Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either
directly or under supervision.
Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and
team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the
teams performance.
Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet the needs
of the patients.
Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.
Confidentiality:
In the course of
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 at all times.
In the
performance of the duties outlined in this job d the post-holder may have
access to confidential information relating to patients, their carers, Practice
staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information
relating to the Practice as a business organisation. All such information from
any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential .
Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare
workers or the business of the Practice 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 post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented
by the Practice as part of this employment, such training to include:
Keep up to date with mandatory training such as basic life support and
fire training plus other relevant training modules.
Take 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.