Job summary
Role: Phlebotomist
Responsible to: Lead Nurse Clinically
Managing
Partner Administratively
Hours: TBC
Salary: base on experience
Job summary
Jorvik Gillygate Practice is looking to expand our team
we are looking for a suitably qualified phlebotomist to join us.
Working under the direct supervision of the senior practice
nurse and GP Partners strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines
and protocols, the healthcare assistant will assist the practice clinical team
in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care.
We are looking for a Phlebotomist on a permanent contract, number of hours to be confirmed.
The Phlebotomist will support the practice nursing and
administrative teams in the delivery of clinical and administrative services,
working as part of the practice multi-disciplinary team, delivering care within
their scope of practice to the entitled patient population.
The Phlebotomist will deliver and assist clinical staff in
the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion and patient
education whilst also supporting the administrative team on an as-required
basis.
Main duties of the job
The post holder works under direct supervision of the lead practice nurse and undertake tasks and duties delegated by the practice lead nurse or a suitably qualified regulated professional. They will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of the patients, following policy and procedures.
- Collection of samples(s) 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 with practice procedure
- Ensuring that samples are dispatched to the appropriate laboratories in a timely fashion
- Ensuring that anomalies are reported to a senior member of staff
- Notifying the GP/nurse of any significant patient issues
- Liaising with and assisting members of the administrative team
- Anti Coagulant Clinics (INR)
About us
About us
Jorvik Gillygate Practice are a forward thinking, innovative
and driven organisation who recognise that the quality of care we provide is
only as good as the quality of the people that work at our practice.
We are dedicated, supportive and innovative training
practice with a team of GP's, Practice Nurses and HCA's working alongside our pharmacy,
reception and administrative team.
We are committed to providing each other with an open
friendly and supportive environment where all staff are comfortable sharing
ideas and who can expect to be provided with all the tools and support, they
need to enjoy working and succeeding at Jorvik Gillygate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder must work as part of a team, can organise and prioritise their own workload on a day-to-day basis, and always observe strict rules about confidentiality. Clinically they must also know the limits of their own capabilities and seek direction from a Practice nurse, or Managing Partner. Working under the supervision of practice nursing team and strictly in accordance with specific practice or national guidelines and protocols, the Phlebotomist will be responsible for performing venepuncture to obtain blood samples from patients only as the result of a direct referral from a GP, Nurse practitioner or annual review recall.
Main duties of the job
- To collect blood samples from patients through venepuncture as requested by clinicians and other appropriately authorised doctors and health professionals.
- To collect blood samples safely with due respect to the dignity of patients, and the needs of other clinical services.
- To ensure blood samples are collected in appropriate containers, labelled correctly, and prepared and dispatched to relevant laboratory sections in a timely and correct manner.
- To contribute to the provision of an efficient, high-quality service and ensure that proficiency and competence and personal and professional standards of that group are maintained.
- Anti-Coagulant Clinics (INR)
- Undertake administrative duties as required of the position
- Participate in practice learning events
- Duties may be varied from time to time under the direction of the Lead Practice Nurse and Managing Partner, dependent on current and evolving practice workload and staffing levels
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder must work as part of a team, can organise and prioritise their own workload on a day-to-day basis, and always observe strict rules about confidentiality. Clinically they must also know the limits of their own capabilities and seek direction from a Practice nurse, or Managing Partner. Working under the supervision of practice nursing team and strictly in accordance with specific practice or national guidelines and protocols, the Phlebotomist will be responsible for performing venepuncture to obtain blood samples from patients only as the result of a direct referral from a GP, Nurse practitioner or annual review recall.
Main duties of the job
- To collect blood samples from patients through venepuncture as requested by clinicians and other appropriately authorised doctors and health professionals.
- To collect blood samples safely with due respect to the dignity of patients, and the needs of other clinical services.
- To ensure blood samples are collected in appropriate containers, labelled correctly, and prepared and dispatched to relevant laboratory sections in a timely and correct manner.
- To contribute to the provision of an efficient, high-quality service and ensure that proficiency and competence and personal and professional standards of that group are maintained.
- Anti-Coagulant Clinics (INR)
- Undertake administrative duties as required of the position
- Participate in practice learning events
- Duties may be varied from time to time under the direction of the Lead Practice Nurse and Managing Partner, dependent on current and evolving practice workload and staffing levels
Person Specification
DBS
Essential
- 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.
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Phlebotomist
- Good standard of general education
- GCSE grade C-4 or above in English and Math's
- Excellent communication skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within Phlebotomy. Experience of working with patients-public.
Desirable
- Experience of working with SystmOne clinical system although full training will be provided to the right candidate.
Person Specification
DBS
Essential
- 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.
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Phlebotomist
- Good standard of general education
- GCSE grade C-4 or above in English and Math's
- Excellent communication skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within Phlebotomy. Experience of working with patients-public.
Desirable
- Experience of working with SystmOne clinical system although full training will be provided to the right candidate.
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.
