Job summary
Working as part of the nursing and 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 nursing team on an as required
basis.
Main duties of the job
Key responsibilities:
Blood Collection: Perform venepuncture and capillary punctures to collect blood samples from patients, ensuring minimal discomfort and accurate sample collection.
Patient Interaction: Establish rapport with patients, explaining procedures to alleviate anxiety and ensuring they feel comfortable during the blood draw.
Sample Handling: Accurately label all collected samples with patient information, date and time of collection.
Infection Control: Adhere to infection control protocols, including the use of PPE and proper disposal of biohazard waste.
Documentation: Maintain detailed records of blood collection procedures, including patient information and any complications that may arise during the process.
Equipment Maintenance: Ensure all necessary equipment is sterile and ready for use, check expiration dates.
Collaboration: Work closely with healthcare professionals to ensure seamless communication.
Skills & Qualifications:
Proficiency in blood collection techniques, including venepuncture and capillary punctures.
Excellent Communication Skills
Strong organisational skills to ensure accurate labelling and documentation of samples.
Commitment to providing high-quality patient care and ensuring patient comfort during procedures.
Understanding of healthcare regulations and safety protocols related to blood collection and handling.
About us
We are a small and friendly GP practice located in Long Eaton, with excellent access to Nottingham or Derby or further afield, with junction 25 of the M1 being less than 2 miles away.
We pride ourselves on being a well-established training practice providing general medical services for our practice list of 5800 patients. This is a rewarding for someone who shares our ethos of providing patient centred care and is motivated to maintain and improve our high QOF achievement and contribute to the development of the organisational and business aspect of the Practice.
We are a fully computerised Practice, using TPP SystmOne and working towards becoming paper light. We have an integrated nursing team including a Nursing team, Health Care Assistant and an efficient and supportive administration team.
We are a fully computerised Practice, using TPP SystmOne and working towards becoming paper light.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key responsibilities:
Blood Collection: Perform venepuncture and capillary punctures to collect blood samples from patients, ensuring minimal discomfort and accurate sample collection.
Patient Interaction: Establish rapport with patients, explaining procedures to alleviate anxiety and ensuring they feel comfortable during the blood draw.
Sample Handling: Accurately label all collected samples with patient information, date and time of collection.
Infection Control: Adhere to infection control protocols, including the use of PPE and proper disposal of biohazard waste.
Documentation: Maintain detailed records of blood collection procedures, including patient information and any complications that may arise during the process.
Equipment Maintenance: Ensure all necessary equipment is sterile and ready for use, check expiration dates.
Collaboration: Work closely with healthcare professionals to ensure seamless communication.
Skills & Qualifications:
Proficiency in blood collection techniques, including venepuncture and capillary punctures.
Excellent Communication Skills
Strong organisational skills to ensure accurate labelling and documentation of samples.
Commitment to providing high-quality patient care and ensuring patient comfort during procedures.
Understanding of healthcare regulations and safety protocols related to blood collection and handling.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key responsibilities:
Blood Collection: Perform venepuncture and capillary punctures to collect blood samples from patients, ensuring minimal discomfort and accurate sample collection.
Patient Interaction: Establish rapport with patients, explaining procedures to alleviate anxiety and ensuring they feel comfortable during the blood draw.
Sample Handling: Accurately label all collected samples with patient information, date and time of collection.
Infection Control: Adhere to infection control protocols, including the use of PPE and proper disposal of biohazard waste.
Documentation: Maintain detailed records of blood collection procedures, including patient information and any complications that may arise during the process.
Equipment Maintenance: Ensure all necessary equipment is sterile and ready for use, check expiration dates.
Collaboration: Work closely with healthcare professionals to ensure seamless communication.
Skills & Qualifications:
Proficiency in blood collection techniques, including venepuncture and capillary punctures.
Excellent Communication Skills
Strong organisational skills to ensure accurate labelling and documentation of samples.
Commitment to providing high-quality patient care and ensuring patient comfort during procedures.
Understanding of healthcare regulations and safety protocols related to blood collection and handling.
Person Specification
Skills & Qualities
Essential
- Venepuncture
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
- Occupational Health clearance
- 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
- Polite and confident
- Flexible and cooperative
- Motivated
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
- Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations
- Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
- Effectively utilise resources
- Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
Desirable
- Competent in the use of MS Office applications
- Clinical IT system user skills
- Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant qualification in venepuncture
- Good standard of general education
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
Skills & Qualities
Essential
- Venepuncture
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
- Occupational Health clearance
- 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
- Polite and confident
- Flexible and cooperative
- Motivated
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
- Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations
- Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
- Effectively utilise resources
- Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
Desirable
- Competent in the use of MS Office applications
- Clinical IT system user skills
- Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant qualification in venepuncture
- Good standard of general education
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.