Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

West Moors Village Surgery must ensure that the post holder has access to appropriate clinical supervision and an appropriate named individual in the organisation to provide general advice and support on a day-to-day basis.

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:

a. Obtaining patient consent for the collection of a blood sample

b. Performing venepuncture in accordance with practice protocols

c. Maintaining accurate patient records on Systmone

d. The correct labelling, packaging and storing of samples

e. Effective use of the specimen log, resolving any discrepancies

f. Ensuring samples are sent to the laboratory in a timely manner

g. Maintaining an effective liaison with the laboratory staff

h. Working collaboratively with the nursing team, seeking guidance when necessary for patient related matters

Secondary Responsibilities

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Phlebotomist assistant may be requested to:

a. Participate in practice audit as directed by the audit lead

b. Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care

c. Support and participate in shared learning within the practice

Complete opening and closing procedures in accordance with the duty rota

Job responsibilities

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.

West Moors Village Surgery must ensure that the post holder has access to appropriate clinical supervision and an appropriate named individual in the organisation to provide general advice and support on a day-to-day basis.

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:

a. Obtaining patient consent for the collection of a blood sample

b. Performing venepuncture in accordance with practice protocols

c. Maintaining accurate patient records on Systmone

d. The correct labelling, packaging and storing of samples

e. Effective use of the specimen log, resolving any discrepancies

f. Ensuring samples are sent to the laboratory in a timely manner

g. Maintaining an effective liaison with the laboratory staff

h. Working collaboratively with the nursing team, seeking guidance when necessary for patient related matters

Secondary Responsibilities

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Phlebotomist assistant may be requested to:

a. Participate in practice audit as directed by the audit lead

b. Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care

c. Support and participate in shared learning within the practice

Complete opening and closing procedures in accordance with the duty rota

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant qualification in venepuncture
• Good standard of general education
• Experience of working with the general public
• Experience of working in a healthcare setting
• Venepuncture
• Ability to record accurate clinical notes
• 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
• Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
• Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
• Commitment to ongoing professional development

Desirable

• Experience of working in a primary care environment
• Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
• Systmone user skills

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant qualification in venepuncture
• Good standard of general education
• Experience of working with the general public
• Experience of working in a healthcare setting
• Venepuncture
• Ability to record accurate clinical notes
• 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
• Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
• Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
• Commitment to ongoing professional development

Desirable

• Experience of working in a primary care environment
• Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
• Systmone user 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.

Employer details

Employer name

West Moors Village Surgery

Address

West Moors Group Practice

164 Station Road

West Moors

Ferndown

Dorset

BH22 0JB

Employer's website

https://wmgp.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)