Working under the direction of the lead nurse and as part of the 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
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:
* Obtaining patient consent for the collection of a blood sample
* Performing venepuncture in accordance with practice protocols
* Maintaining accurate patient records on SystemOne
* The correct labelling, packaging and storing of samples
* Effective use of the specimen log, resolving any discrepancies
* Ensuring samples are sent to the laboratory in a timely manner
* Maintaining an effective liaison with the laboratory staff at Frimley Park Hospital
* Working collaboratively with the nursing team, seeking guidance when necessary for patient related matters
Qualifications
* Qualifications Essential Desirable
* Good standard of general education
Experience
* Qualifications Essential Desirable
* Good standard of general education
* Experience Essential Desirable
* Experience of working with the general public
* Experience of working in a healthcare setting
* Experience of working in a primary care environment
* Clinical knowledge and skills Essential Desirable
* Venepuncture
* Ability to record accurate clinical notes
* Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
* 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
* Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
* 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
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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