Home Visiting Phlebotomist

Job description

Job responsibilities

Working under the direct supervision of the nurse manager and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols and within the scope of their practice, 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 nursing team.

This is a domiciliary role.

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(s)

b. Performing venepuncture in accordance with practice protocols

c. Performing venepuncture in patients homes and care home settings

d. Maintaining accurate patient records

e. The correct labelling, packaging, and storing of (various) samples.

f. Effective use of the specimen log, resolving any discrepancies

g. Ensuring samples are sent to the laboratory in a timely manner.

h. Maintaining an effective liaison with the laboratory staff

i. Working collaboratively with the nursing team, seeking guidance when necessary for patient related matters

j. Participate in practice audit as directed by the audit lead.

k. Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care.

l. Support and participate in shared learning within the practice.

m. Complete opening and closing procedures in accordance with the duty rota.

n. Ordering stock and Re-stocking of clinical rooms

o. Performing routine urine tests in accordance with practice protocol requested by the GPs

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
• Experience of working with the general public
• Experience of establishing effective office administrative systems
• Venepuncture
• Ability to record accurate clinical notes
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Excellent IT skills
• Clear, polite telephone manner
• Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
• Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Good interpersonal skills
• Problem solving & analytical skills
• Ability to follow policy and procedure
• Polite and confident
• Flexible and cooperative
• Motivated
• Forward thinker
• High levels of integrity and loyalty
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
• Ability to work under pressure
• Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Effectively utilises resources
• Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
• Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
• Drivers licence and car
• Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
• Occupational Health Clearance

Desirable

• GCSE Mathematics & English (C or above)
• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care
• Experience of working in a health care setting
• Facilitate routine BP monitoring
• SystmOne / Vision user skills

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Crossley Street Surgery

Address

Crossley Street Surgery

Crossley Street

Wetherby

West Yorkshire

LS22 6RT

Employer's website

https://www.crossleystreetsurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)