Job summary
Lydney practice are looking for a dedicated phlebotomist to join our busy practice.
The role would be on a part time basis, joining the already established nursing team. The main duties would be.....
1. To take blood samples by venepuncture from patients, as requested by the surgery.
2. To complete all associated documentation
3. To mentor and train new members of staff.
4. To be sensitive to the needs of service users whilst performing an invasive procedure.
5. To maintain and ensure effective and efficient use of consumable phlebotomy equipment.
6. To comply with the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 as interpreted in the Health and Safety Policy.
7. To undertake all duties and responsibilities, at all times in compliance with the local policies and procedures.
8. To behave at all times with courtesy and consideration to colleagues and service users, regardless of position within the organisation.
9. To comply with the terms of the data protection act and other relevant legislation.
To maintain patient confidentiality
Main duties of the job
10. To take blood samples by venepuncture from patients, as requested by the surgery.
11. To complete all associated documentation
12. To mentor and train new members of staff.
13. To be sensitive to the needs of service users whilst performing an invasive procedure.
14. To maintain and ensure effective and efficient use of consumable phlebotomy equipment.
15. To comply with the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 as interpreted in the Health and Safety Policy.
16. To undertake all duties and responsibilities, at all times in compliance with the local policies and procedures.
17. To behave at all times with courtesy and consideration to colleagues and service users, regardless of position within the organisation.
18. To comply with the terms of the data protection act and other relevant legislation.
To maintain patient confidentiality
About us
You will be required to be immunisedin compliance with Green Book (link attached) and NHS recommendations for yourrole (unless medically exempt), including immunisations against Covid.
The Care QualityCommission requires us to have a complete employment history from the age of16, including explanations for any gaps in employment.
G DOC LTD is owned by all the GP Practices in Gloucestershire; thePractices are our shareholders.
We operate on a not-for-profit basis: any profits are redistributed intoprimary care in Gloucestershire.
We are a limited company run by a Board of Directors, most of whom are experiencedlocal GPs.
We run a number of GP practices, as well as some other services for thewhole county.
In Gloucester we run 9,500 patients at Gloucester Health Access Centre/MatsonLane (9,500 patients) and Partners inHealth (12,400).
In the Forest of Dean, we run two practices, both of which aredispensing: Lydney (7,500 patients), and Blakeney (3,200 patients).
Our countywide services include:
G DOC is running a Covid Medicines Service to help and support thehigh-risk patients in Gloucestershire.
Over 17,000 primary care appointments each year at Gloucester HealthAccess Centre for patients who may need to be seen the same day when their ownpractice is already full, or who do not have a registered GP. GHAC is open8am8pm, 365 days a year.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
19. To take blood samples by venepuncture from patients, as requested by the surgery.
20. To complete all associated documentation
21. To mentor and train new members of staff.
22. To be sensitive to the needs of service users whilst performing an invasive procedure.
23. To maintain and ensure effective and efficient use of consumable phlebotomy equipment.
24. To comply with the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 as interpreted in the Health and Safety Policy.
25. To undertake all duties and responsibilities, at all times in compliance with the local policies and procedures.
26. To behave at all times with courtesy and consideration to colleagues and service users, regardless of position within the organisation.
27. To comply with the terms of the data protection act and other relevant legislation.
To maintain patient confidentiality
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
28. Experience of working with the public
Desirable
29. Work in a health care setting
Qualifications
Essential
30. Right to work in the UK
31. Ability and willingness to travel between healthcare sites
32. Ability and willingness to work flexibly, according to the needs of the service.
Desirable
33. Certificate of competency in phlebotomy- although full training could be offered to the right candidate
34. Good general education
35. Full UK driving licence