HCA with Phlebotomy / Skilled Phlebotomist (15mth fixed term)

Job description

Job responsibilities

· Ensuring that the patient is as comfortable and relaxed as possible and confirming their agreement to the collection of a blood sample

· Collection of sample(s)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 procedure

· Ensuring that samples are dispatched to the appropriate laboratories in a timely fashion.

· Collection of other annual review tests and sampling as per requirement of each Long Term Condition

· Ensuring that anomalies are reported to a senior member of staff

· Notifying the GP/practice staff of any significant patient issues

· Liaising with and assisting members of the administrative team

· Work effectively within the phlebotomy team and alongside the reception/admin team

· Report any clinical or environmental issues of concern and take action to rectify these where appropriate

· Ensure a working knowledge and compliance with Policies and Procedures

· Understand the importance and adhere to infection control issues

· Keep clinical areas clean and free from clutter.

· Input information into the clinical system as appropriate following appropriate training.

· Demonstrate a working knowledge of the Policy on information governance.

· Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions and development, 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.

· Participate in continuing professional development, education, and training to keep up to date with evidence based knowledge and competence in all aspects of the role, for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and a Personal Development Plan (PDP).

· Adhere to organisational policies and procedures, including confidentiality, safeguarding, information governance, health and safety and quality & risk management

· Participate in any training programme implemented by the management team

· Effectively manage own time, workload and resources

· Represent the organisation positively and professionally, behaving as an ambassador for BHNC by displaying the organisation’s values and levels of expected professionalism at all times.

· Demonstrate interpersonal skills when dealing with all levels of staff across the BHNC / PCNs using persuasion, tact and reassurance where necessary.

· Handle confidential patient material in a sensitive and discrete fashion in compliance with Bexley Health Neighbourhood Care policy and procedure.

· To be able to influence, motivate and involve individuals and teams to reach necessary performance target expectations.

· Liaise with other departments and members of the Bexley Health Neighbourhood Care and other organisations to ensure the smooth running of the role to assisting the functioning of the PCN team.

· Work within BHNC policies and procedures.

· Maintain confidentiality at all times.

· Represent the organisation positively and professionally, behaving as an ambassador for BHNC by displaying the organisation’s values and levels of expected professionalism at all times.

· Demonstrate interpersonal skills when dealing with all levels of staff across the BHNC / PCNs using persuasion, tact and reassurance where necessary.

· Handle confidential material in a sensitive and discrete fashion in compliance with BHNC policies and procedures.

· To be able to influence, motivate and involve individuals and teams to reach necessary performance target expectations.

· Liaise with other departments and members of BHNC and other organisations to ensure the smooth running of the role.

· Work within BHNC policies and procedures.

Person Specification

Other

Essential

• Candidates must have a full driving license and be prepared to
• travel in and around patients homes within London Borough of
• Bexley

Communication skills

Essential

• Candidates must have excellent inter personal skills, be superb
• communicators both written and verbally. They will have a real
• focus on service and quality with an eye for detail and accuracy.

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Health and Social Care Level 2
• Candidates must be professionally qualified phlebotomists
• Evidence of infection prevention control, basic life support, moving
• and handling and all statutory and mandatory training modules

Desirable

• Trained to deliver Basic First Aid
• Trained to collect health data for the purpose of diabetes annual review
• Completed NVQ Level 3 or Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care / HCA

Experience

Essential

• Have recent experience in various venepuncture techniques
• (vacutainer, butterfly etc.) and be able to collect samples in non
• clinical setting
• Have experience of working as a HCA in annual review clinics

Desirable

• Trained in Diabetes and Respiratory

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

Bexley Health Neighbourhood Care CIC

Address

Bexley Health Neighbourhood Care CIC

21 Bourne Road

Bexley

DA5 1LW

Employer's website

https://www.bhnc.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)