Phlebotomist

Follow

guidelines and policies for venepuncture and INR star (which you have

received appropriate training).

Provide a safe phlebotomy

service and ensure correct use of ICE / electronic requesting systems.

Recognise

and respond appropriately to adverse patient reactions (e.g.fainting,

bleeding).

Ensuring safe storage,

rotation and disposals of vaccines, sharps and drugs and that adequate stock

levels and adherence to cold chain is maintained.

Stock

rotation and ordering of treatment room supplies.

Measuring

and recording following physiological measurements in routine presentations.

Assist in practice audits, CQC

compliance evidence and QOF recall

Maintain

accurate patient records using agreed templates, Read Codes and recall

systems.

Ensure

accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient

health care on system 1.

Maintain strict adherence to Infection

Prevention & Control (IPC) standards, including hand hygiene, PPE, and

safe disposal of sharps.

Provide a calm, reassuring,

and professional service to patients with varying needs.

Attend

and participate in staff and Practice meetings and in-house clinical training

sessions.

Ability

to manage distressed, anxious, or needlephobic patients and work in fastpaced

clinics with high through put.

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Collection of blood samples by recommended techniques.

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Accurate labelling of blood specimens and forms using ordercomms as

appropriate.

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Ordering adequate stocks of phlebotomy equipment and sample bottles.

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In house warfarin monitoring as per protocol

Other Treatment Room Duties

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Restocking of equipment.

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Daily checking of equipment.

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Chaperoning.

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Assisting all Treatment Room staff as required.

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Attending team meetings

as required.

Learning and development

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Attend courses as per the practice development plan and personal

development plan

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Attend study days and course required for the post

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Attend an annual appraisal/individual

performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of

own personal and/or professional development

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Take

responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating

skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.

Health & Safety

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A responsibility under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 to

report all potential and actual risks.

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Be aware of the individual responsibility each employee has with regard

to their own welfare and the welfare of others in the organisation.

Confidentiality

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Adhere to the Code of Practice for safe guarding medical information as

approved by the Medical Advisory Commission.

Note: Rehabilitation

of Offenders Act 1974: In order to

protect patients, the law specifically permits Health Authorities to obtain

relevant information about an applicants previous criminal convictions (if

any). You are therefore asked to reveal

all such convictions, which you consider relevant to the applicants

suitability for this post. Any such

information will be treated in the strictest confidence.

QUALITY

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Assess own

performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under

supervision

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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

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Work effectively

with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs

Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.

COMMUNICATION

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Communicate

effectively with other team members, patients and carers

CONTRIBUTION

TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SERVICES

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Apply practice

policies, standards and guidance

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Discuss with

other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will

affect own work

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Participate in

audit where appropriate.

ANY OTHER DELEGATED DUTIES CONSIDERED APPROPRIATE TO

THE POST

Other

work and general duties as delegated within the overall remit of the post. This

job description reflects the current situation. It is subject to review and

updating in the context of changing service needs. Details may be changed in

consultation with the post holder.

You

are required to be flexible in your working hours and provide a reasonable

amount of overtime during periods of holidays, sickness and other absences in

order to meet the needs of the Practice.

Any other reasonable tasks that might be requested

at other times.

We are a forward-thinking, patient-centred practice offering continuity of care for all patient groups. As one of the region's leading training practices, we are proud to have a diverse skill mix of highly valued healthcare professionals and support staff. Together, we aim to provide excellent accessibility for both your long-term care and your more urgent medical needs.

Qualifications

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