Working under the directsupervision of the senior practice nurse and strictly in accordance withspecific practice guidelines and protocols, the post-holder will be responsiblefor performing venepuncture to obtain blood samples from patients onlyas the result of a direct referral from a GP or nurse practitioner.
Main duties of the job
Processingand management of laboratory samples requested by GPs or Nurses
Sterilising,cleansing and maintenance of Equipment
Vaccine, coldchain storage, monitoring and recording.
Equipmentand vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation
Clearingand re-stocking consulting rooms
Preparingand maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patientcare interventions including assisting GPs during the performance of minoroperations
Assistingwith the collection and collation of data on needs related to health andwell-being
Anyother duties deemed essential to the role
About us
MonkfieldMedical Practice (MMP) is a friendly, modern, forward thinking GP surgeryproviding sustainable healthcare to Cambourne.We have a cohesive multi-disciplinary team. We are committed to delivering highquality care for our patients and the professional development of the wholeteam. We have a purpose built Practice, central to the community.
Job responsibilities
Job SummaryWorking under the direct supervision of thesenior practice nurse and strictly in accordance with specific practiceguidelines and protocols, the post-holder will be responsible for performingvenepuncture to obtain blood samples from patients only as the result ofa direct referral from a GP or nurse practitioner.
Job Responsibilities
Chaperoningduties
Processingand management of laboratory samples requested by GPs & Nurses
Sterilising,cleansing and maintenance of Equipment
Vaccine/coldchain storage, monitoring and recording.
Equipmentand vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation
Clearingand re-stocking consulting rooms
Preparingand maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patientcare interventions including assisting GPs during the performance of minoroperations
Assistingwith the collection and collation of data on needs related to health andwell-being
Anyother duties deemed essential to the role
Ensuringthat the patient is as comfortable and relaxed as possible and confirming theiragreement to the collection of a blood sample
Collectionof sample(s)s of blood in accordance with training and procedures
Ensuringsamples are stored in appropriate containers
Accurate,legible labelling of all samples to confirm patient identity
Checkingpatient identification against GP/nurse request and confirming with patientwhenever possible
Recordingcollection of blood sample in patient record in accordance with practiceprocedure
Ensuringthat samples are dispatched to the appropriate laboratories in a timelyfashion.
Ensuringthat anomalies are reported to a senior member of staff
Notifyingthe GP or nurse of any significant patient issues
Liaisingwith and assisting members of the administrative team
Person Specification
Experience
* Has customer care experience or experience of being a carer
* Experience working in a care environment
* Experience of working in primary care
* Experience of working in a GP practice
Mental and emotional effort
* Concentration required daily, e.g. ability to deal with occasional exposure to distressing circumstances or emotional events
* Ability to cope with occasional exposure to aggressive behaviour Ability to work with competing priorities
* Ability to deal tactfully and empathetically with distressed or anxious patients
Physical skills
* Manual dexterity and manipulation skills
* Ability to handle simple medical equipment e.g. INR machine Fitness to do the job within the manual - handling policy
* Demonstrates motivation, reliability and commitment to team working and the development of others
* Flexible, reliable and demonstrates an ability to value the opinions of others
* Willingness to undergo education/training for both practice and service needs Willingness to work towards professional and performance objectives (appraisal)
Qualifications
* Basic literacy and numeracy skills Basic computer experience Willingness to undertake completion of the Care Certificate
* Qualified in Phlebotomy & care Certificate
Working conditions
* Personal physical contact with patients
* Ability to work with high patient turnover and a pressurised environment on a daily basis
Knowledge and skills
* Demonstrate a basic understanding of the needs of the patient and the role of the Phlebotomist
* Willing to develop clinical skills and competency relevant to the role e.g. phlebotomy 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.
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