Bank Phlebotomist

The Enhanced Access Primary Care Phlebotomist will work alongside and support the service-based primary health care team, delivering high-quality health care appropriate to the needs of the local population.

To take blood samples

from patients according to protocols, practices and standards required at the

request of a qualified medical practitioner.

Ensure as far as

possible, that all of the information on the request form is correct and any

problems are resolved in a timely manner according to FedNet policies and

procedures

Ensure that blood

sample bottles are accurately labelled

Checking and

maintaining stock of consumables to ensure the smooth running of the service.

Observe and maintain

a clean and tidy working environment at all times

Be responsible for reading and the action of

emails

In the course of seeking treatment, patients

entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to

their health and other matters. They do

so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their

privacy and act appropriately

In the performance of the duties outlined in

this job description, the post-holder may have access to confidential

information relating to patients and their carers, FedNet staff and other

healthcare workers. They may also have

access to information relating to the federation as a business

organisation. All such information from

any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential

Information relating to patients, carers,

colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the federation may only

be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the federation policies

and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and

sensitive data

Health

& Safety

The post-holder will manage their own and

others health and safety as defined in the FedNet Health & Safety policy,

the Federation Infection Control policy and other published procedures.

Equality

and diversity

The

post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers

Acting in a way that recognises the importance

of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with federation

procedures and policies, and current legislation

Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and

beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues

Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and

of the individual, is non-judgmental respects their circumstances, feelings

priorities and rights.

development

The post-holder will participate in any training programme

implemented by FedNet as part of this employment, such training to include:

Taking responsibility for own development,

learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who

are undertaking similar work

post-holder will strive to maintain quality within FedNet guidlines, and will:

Alert other team members to issues of quality

and risk

Assess own performance and take accountability

for own actions, either directly or under supervision

Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by

reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve

and enhance the teams performance

Work effectively with individuals in other

agencies to meet patients needs

Effectively manage own time, workload and

resources

The post-holder should recognise the importance of

effective communication within the team and will strive to:

Communicate effectively with other team members

Communicate effectively with patients and

carers

Contribution

to the implementation of services

The post-holder will

Apply FedNet policies, standards and guidance

Participate in audits when appropriate

This job description is not exhaustive and may be open to

change to meet the needs of the business.

WF GP FedNet is a not-for-profit Federation of the 36 GP Practices in Waltham Forest. We are a private limited company who provides NHS Services based in Primary Care, pooling the skills and resources of local GPs to provide large scale services as part of the local NHS Strategy to bring more services into the Community to help people stay well and at home.

Skills & Abilities

Qualifications

Essential: - Qualified in Phlebotomy

Desirable: - Qualified to NVQ Level 3

Experience

Desirable: - A minimum of 2 years experience within a healthcare setting; - Knowledge of System1 or Emis; - Experience working in a GP Practice