Job responsibilities
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To take blood samples
from patients according to protocols, practices and standards required at the
request of a qualified medical practitioner.
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Ensure as far as
possible, that all of the information on the request form is correct and any
problems are resolved in a timely manner according to FedNet policies and
procedures
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Ensure that blood
sample bottles are accurately labelled
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Checking and
maintaining stock of consumables to ensure the smooth running of the service.
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Observe and maintain
a clean and tidy working environment at all times
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Be responsible for reading and the action of
emails
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
In the performance of the duties outlined in
this job description, the post-holder may have access to confidential
information relating to patients and their carers, FedNet staff and other
healthcare workers. They may also have
access to information relating to the federation 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 federation may only
be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the federation policies
and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and
sensitive data
Health
& Safety
The post-holder will manage their own and
others health and safety as defined in the FedNet Health & Safety policy,
the Federation Infection Control policy and other published procedures.
Equality
and diversity
The
post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers
and colleagues, to include:
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Acting in a way that recognises the importance
of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with federation
procedures and policies, and current legislation
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Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and
beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues
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Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and
of the individual, is non-judgmental respects their circumstances, feelings
priorities and rights.
Personal/Professional
development
The post-holder will participate in any training programme
implemented by FedNet as part of this employment, such training to include:
Taking responsibility for own development,
learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who
are undertaking similar work
Quality
The
post-holder will strive to maintain quality within FedNet guidlines, and will:
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Alert other team members to issues of quality
and risk
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Assess own performance and take accountability
for own actions, either directly or under supervision
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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
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Work effectively with individuals in other
agencies to meet patients needs
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Effectively manage own time, workload and
resources
Communication
The post-holder should recognise the importance of
effective communication within the team and will strive to:
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Communicate effectively with other team members
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Communicate effectively with patients and
carers
Contribution
to the implementation of services
The post-holder will:
Apply FedNet policies, standards and guidance
Participate in audits when appropriate
This job description is not exhaustive and may be open to
change to meet the needs of the business.
