Phlebotomist

Job summary

JOB VACANCY: Phlebotomist

We have an exciting opportunity for a phlebotomist to join our friendly, progressive team at Belvoir Health Group, to work across our 3 Surgeries in Cropwell Bishop, Bingham and Cotgrave. We are an innovative Practice with the support of a committed administrative team. The successful candidate will be given the opportunity and skills to provide a wide range of services within agreed protocols, to meet the needs of patients, carers, managers and GP Partners.

Main duties of the job

Purpose of the role

The Phlebotomist is accountable to the Nursing Services Manager. To support the GPs and Practice Nursing Team in providing care and advice to patients and carers

To support the surgery administration team in the preparation of patient documentation. To provide a confidential and appropriate response to patients.

To liaise closely with Practice Nurses regarding clinical competence, training and development requirements. The Phlebotomist will work as part of the Surgery team, at times without direct supervision, undertaking tasks delegated by the Nursing Services Manager, Practice Nurses, and GPs, working very closely and liaising with the Practice Nurses in particular.

About us

Main duties and responsibilities

To support the nursing and doctor team in providing care and advice to patients and carers, encouraging self-care and the achievement of independence, where appropriate. To support administration staff in preparation of accurate and up to date patient documentation.

To carry out phlebotomy. To gain the underpinning knowledge and practical skills to administer basic life support if necessary.

To maintain a professional image and observe confidentiality at all times

To maintain accurate records of patient documentation. To maintain accurate, timely and legible records of patient care including data input and submission of statistical information as required

To prepare and maintain clinical environments according to Health & Safety and Infection Control policies.

To contribute to the ordering, distribution and maintenance of equipment

To feedback and report on the condition and welfare of patients to the appropriate clinician.

To participate in research and audit activity as appropriate

To undertake any other duties that may be reasonably required as a direct response to surgery requirements.

To work in accordance with policies, procedures and protocols recognised by Practice.

Applicant must hold a full UK driving licence.

If you would like an informal chat about the role or an application form, then please e-mail [email protected]

Job responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION

Post -Phlebotomist

Reporting to -Nursing Services Manager

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

• The Phlebotomist is accountable to theNursing Services Manager
• To support the GPs and Practice Nursing Team in providing care and advice to patients and carers
• To support the surgery administration team in the preparation of patient documentation.
• To provide a confidential and appropriate response to patients.
• To liaise closely with Practice Nurses regarding clinical competence, training and development requirements.

The Phlebotomist will work as part of the Surgery team, at times without direct supervision, undertaking tasks delegated by the Nursing Services Manager, Practice Nurses, and GPs, working very closely and liaising with the Practice Nurses in particular.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To support the nursing and doctor team in providing care and advice to patients and carers, encouraging self-care and the achievement of independence, where appropriate. To support administration staff in preparation of accurate and up to date patient documentation.

To carry out phlebotomy

To gain the underpinning knowledge and practical skills to administer basic life support if necessary.

To maintain a professional image and observe confidentiality at all times

To maintain accurate records of patient documentation. To maintain accurate, timely and legible records of patient care including data input and submission of statistical information as required

To prepare and maintain clinical environments according to Health & Safety and Infection Control policies.

To contribute to the ordering, distribution and maintenance of equipment

To feedback and report on the condition and welfare of patients to the appropriate clinician.

To participate in research and audit activity as appropriate

To undertake any other duties that may be reasonably required as a direct response to surgery requirements.

To work in accordance with policies, procedures and protocols recognised by Practice.

LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT

Ensure continuing education, training and development is undertaken to meet role specific and governance guidelines for Continuing Professional Development.

Continue to develop soft skills and emotional intelligence in line with the requirements and culture and to uphold the values and culture of Belvoir Health Group.

BEHAVIOURS

• Belvoir Health Group staff should strive towards the following behaviours to support their professional development and working life
• o Communicate appropriately and clearly and also know when to listen
• o Polite and professional at all times
• o Self- starting, inquisitive and determined
• o Organised, Structured and Purposeful
• o Diplomatic, Tactful, Emotionally Aware
• o Determined, Focused and Resilient
• o Self -Aware as an individual or part of a team
• o Happy to Contribute, Respectful, Adaptable
• o Eager to learn and seek the highest outcomes
• o Patient and outcome focused
• o Respectfully challenging and decisive
• o Know when to ask for help
• o Work Safely

ADMINISTRATION & GENERAL

As an employee of the Belvoir Health Group, it is expected that you will take due diligence and care in regard to any information collected, recorded, processed or handled by you during the course of your work and that such information is collected, recorded, processed and handled in compliance with Practice requirements and instructions.

The post holder may be required to travel as part of their duties to other sites in the PCN

To work to the agreed standards, policies and procedures, values and beliefs of the organisation

The duties of this post are a guide to the range of responsibilities that may be required. These may change from time to time to meet the needs of the service and/or the development needs of the post holder. This job description will be revised regularly to take account of changes within the organisational structure and the practice business plan.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of general education
• GCSE Mathematics C or above
• GCSE English C or above

Desirable

• Current First Aid Certificate
• Venepuncture

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with the general public

Desirable

• Experience of working within General Practice

Knowledge

Desirable

• Knowledge of SystmOne

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills (Written and Oral)
• IT skills
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Problem solving skills
• Interpersonal skills

Behaviours

Essential

• Smart, polite and confident
• Planning and organising
• Performing under pressure
• Adaptability
• Using initiative
• Team working
• Self motivated
• Flexibility
• Confidentiality