Job Description
Job summary:
Working under the direct supervision of the Lead nurse and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the post-holder will be responsible for performing venepuncture to obtain blood samples from patients only as the result of a direct referral from a GP, nurse practitioner or hospital request.
Duties and responsibilities:
Ensuring that the patient is as comfortable and relaxed as possible and confirming their consent to the collection of a blood sample
Collection of sample(s)s of blood in accordance with training and procedures
Ensuring samples are stored in appropriate containers
Accurate, legible labelling of all samples to confirm patient identity
Checking patient identification against GP/nurse request and confirming with patient whenever possible
Recording collection of blood sample in patient record in accordance with practice procedure
Ensuring that samples are dispatched to the appropriate laboratories in a timely fashion.
Ensuring that anomalies are reported to a senior member of staff
Notifying the GP/nurse of any significant patient issues
Liaising with and assisting members of the administrative team
Team Building
Work effectively within the nursing team and alongside the reception/admin team and medical team
Standard Maintenance
Report any clinical or environmental issues of concern and take action to rectify these where appropriate
Ensure a working knowledge and compliance with Practice Policies and Procedures
Check and record fridge temperatures to maintain the cold chain
Check and re-stock GP rooms regularly
Understand the importance and adhere to infection control issues
Keep clinical areas clean and free from clutter.
Information Technology
Input information into the clinical system as appropriate following appropriate training.
Demonstrate a working knowledge of the Practice Policy on information governance.
Communication:
The post-holder will recognize the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:
Communicate effectively with other team members
Communicate effectively with patients and carers
Recognize people’s needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly
Quality:
The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the Practice, 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 team’s performance
Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs
Effectively manage own time, workload and resources
Confidentiality:
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, Practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the Practice 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 Practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the Practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data
Personal/Professional Development:
The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the Practice as part of this employment, such training to include:
Mandatory training such as basic life support and fire training
Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work
This job description is not exhaustive and may be adjusted periodically after review and consultation.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Salary: From £10.42 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
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