We areseeking an enthusiastic and skilled Phlebotomist to compliment the role of the nurseand other Health Professionals and be an integral part and key member of careteam.
You willmake the best use of clinical skills within the practice to promote well-beingand maximise health gain for patients and provide a safe, high quality andaccessible treatment room service to our registered patients. We valueteamwork, mutual support and a friendly working environment.
The idealcandidate will be responsible for drawing blood samples from patients, ensuringproper labelling and handling, and maintaining a clean and safe environment.They will work closely with physicians, nurses, and laboratory staff to providehigh-quality patient care.
Forinformal enquiries please contact Roxanne Seeney at roxanne.seeney@nhs.net
Pleasenote: Hours Full time,Monday to Friday with occasional weekends and bank holidays to meet businessneeds. Housebound bloods will also be a requirement. (Part time alsoconsidered, minimum 24hrs)
Please note that thisvacancy could close early once sufficient applications have been received.
Main duties of the job
The purpose ofthis role is to:
* Providea safe, high quality and accessible phlebotomy service to the practicepopulation.
* Perform venipunctures and capillary punctures toobtain blood samples from patients.
* Properly label, store, and prepare specimens forlaboratory testing and transportation.
* Verify patient identification and medical recordsbefore performing procedures.
* Educate patients on the blood draw process andanswer any questions.
* Maintain accurate records of patient interactionsand specimen collections.
* Follow infection control and safety protocols toensure a sterile environment.
* Manage supplies and restock phlebotomy equipment asneeded.
* Assist with clerical duties, such as schedulingappointments and updating patient records.
About us
PML is a successful not-for-profit, GP-led organisation providing various NHS community and primary care clinical services to patients across Oxfordshire and Northamptonshire. We have evolved as a NHS healthcare provider since 2004 and in the last few years have grown significantly, now employing around 300 staff with a turnover of circa £16m. PML holds GMS contracts, as well as being a GP Federation representing circa 50 GP practices covering approximately 650,000 patients.
We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and circumstances and people with protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010
Job responsibilities
Professional:
* Assessproblems presented opportunistically by patients.
* Providea safe, high quality and accessible phlebotomy service to the practicepopulation.
* Perform venipunctures and capillary punctures toobtain blood samples from patients.
* Properly label, store, and prepare specimens forlaboratory testing and transportation.
* Verify patient identification and medical recordsbefore performing procedures.
* Educate patients on the blood draw process andanswer any questions.
* Maintain accurate records of patient interactionsand specimen collections.
* Follow infection control and safety protocols toensure a sterile environment.
* Assist with clerical duties, such as schedulingappointments and updating patient records.
* Ensure infection control guidelines aremaintained.
* Communicate effectively with other members ofthe primary health care team.
* Preserve confidentiality.
* Any other duties considered relevant to thepost.
Managerial:
* Assistpatients to identify their health needs.
* Responsiblefor the maintenance of equipment and stock control.
* Manageand organise individual patient consultations.
* Effectivelymanage own time, workload and resources.
* Preserveconfidentiality of information gained at all times.
Educational:
* Identifypersonal development and training needs in conjunction with the Nurse Manager.
* Participatein an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility formaintaining a record of own personal and or professional development.
Health andSafety:
* The post-holderwill assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safetyand security as defined in the practice Health & Safety Policy, to include:
* Usingpersonal security systems within the workplace according to practiceguidelines.
* Identifyingthe risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a waythat manages those risks.
* Makingeffective use of training to update knowledge and skills
* Usingappropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy andsafe way and free from hazards.
Equality andDiversity:
* The post-holderwill support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers andcolleagues, to include:
* Actingin a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting themin a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and currentlegislation.
* Respectingthe privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues.
* Behavingin a manner which is welcoming of the individual, is non-judgmental andrespects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.
Confidentiality:
* The post holdermust maintain confidentiality of information in accordance with professionaland PML policy. The post holder may access information only on a need-to-knowbasis in the direct discharge of duties and divulge information only in theproper course of duties.
Safeguarding:
* Torecognise that promoting the welfare and safeguarding children, young peopleand adults is everyones business and access training and supervision asappropriate to the role.
* Tosupport the organisation in ensuring service users are protected from abuse orthe risk of abuse and their human rights are respected and upheld.
* Toensure concerns are responded to appropriately in line with the organisationsSafeguarding Adults Policy and the Child Protection Policy and interagencysafeguarding procedures.
Personal/ProfessionalDevelopment:
* The post-holderwill participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as partof this employment, such training to include:
* Participationin an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility formaintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development. This maymean study in staff members own time.
* Taking responsibilityfor own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills andactivities to others who are undertaking similar work.
Person Specification
Experience
* Clear understanding of clinical governance and guidelines
* Experience of working in a Primary Care Setting
* Experience of working in a GP practice
* Strong knowledge of venipuncture techniques and medical terminology
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced healthcare environment
Qualifications
* Completion of an accredited phlebotomy training program
Skills and Attributes
* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
* May require standing for long periods and occasional lifting of medical supplies
* Influencing and assertiveness skills
* Understands the importance of team working
* Commitment to ongoing training and development
* Able to work with patients and staff in emotional circumstances
* Able to meet deadlines
* Good time management
* Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word
* Flexible and adaptable to change
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.
£24,350 to £25,350 a yearFTE, Depending on Experience
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