Health Care Assistant - Phlebotomist

following are the core responsibilities of the phlebotomist. There will be

occasions where you will be required 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.

Perfoming

venepunture in accordance with practice protocols

c.

Maintaining

accurate patient records on TPP Systemone

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 at Addenbrookes

h.

Working

collaboratively with the nursing team, seeking guidance when necessary for

patient related matters

i.

Restocking

of rooms at end of surgery

j.

Taking

vitals i.e. routine measurements like height, weight, and blood pressure (along

with pulse, temperature, and respiration rate)

In

addition to the primary responsibilities, the nursing assistant may be

in practice audit as directed by the audit lead

in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care

and participate in shared learning within the practice

opening and closing procedures in accordance with the duty rota

Any other duties appropriate which may be

requested

following are the core responsibilities of the phlebotomist. There will be

occasions where you will be required 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.

Perfoming

venepunture in accordance with practice protocols

c.

Maintaining

accurate patient records on TPP Systemone

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 at Addenbrookes

h.

Working

collaboratively with the nursing team, seeking guidance when necessary for

patient related matters

i.

Restocking

of rooms at end of surgery

j.

Taking

vitals i.e. routine measurements like height, weight, and blood pressure (along

with pulse, temperature, and respiration rate)

In

addition to the primary responsibilities, the nursing assistant may be

Requested to

a.

Participate

in practice audit as directed by the audit lead

b.

in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care

c.

Support

and participate in shared learning within the practice

d.

Complete

opening and closing procedures in accordance with the duty rota

Any other duties appropriate which may be

requested

Please note we CANNOT accept applications from candidates who require sponsorship.

The culture at Bourn is to offer the highest quality medical care with dignity, respect, compassion, and empathy. The aim of the partners and manager is to create an environment that supports the teams well-being, professional development and create a positive and rewarding workplace. We are all here to provide a professional, caring and friendly service to our patients and each other.

Our vision is to work in partnership with our patients and staff to provide the best Primary Care service possible working within local and national governance, guidance and regulations. Our practice ethos is to strive towards a partnership between patients and health professionals based on mutual respect, holistic care, continuity of care to help patients manage health and prevent illness.

Experience

Desirable: - Experience of working in a primary care environment; - Competent in the use of Office and Outlook; - Systmone user skills

Qualifications

Essential: - Good standard of general education; - Care Certificate (Skills for Care and Skills for Health) or equivalent.