Are you a phlebotomist looking to work in Primary Care?
GPS Healthcare have a fantastic opportunity for a phlebotomist to join our team. You would be part of our nursing team and receive help and support if required.
The ideal candidate will be required to provide Phlebotomy services to the practice population(s).
They will focus upon providing a safe phlebotomy service, supporting patients, taking routine blood tests from different age groups, as requested by clinicians, maintaining clinically accurate records and managing own phlebotomy clinics.
They will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients and support the delivery of policy and procedures, and providing phlebotomy guidance as required.
Review patient data to work with the nursing team to achieve focused patient healthcare.
Active participation in achieving QOF and Enhanced Services targets and recall demands.
To maintain mandatory training and remain current in practice.
Main duties of the job
1. Provide a safe phlebotomy service.
2. Review patient data to work with the nursing team, to achieve focused patient healthcare.
3. Explain the procedure to patients carefully and methodically.
4. Attend regular team meetings at site and externally.
5. Label samples correctly and clearly.
6. Adhere to infection control policy, including staff immunisation.
7. Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies and encourage principles of self-care.
8. Understand and apply statutory procedure and local guidance regarding the identification of vulnerable adults and children, domestic violence, substance abuse and addictive behaviour.
9. Offer holistic service to patients and their families.
10. Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care. Assisting with safe transfer of patients to ambulance services or secondary care.
11. Recognise patients presenting with mental health needs in accordance with the National Framework (NSF) for Mental Health. Raise relevant information with the duty GP.
About us
GPS Healthcare provides high quality primary care services through six premises.
Flexibility to work at the other premises, including home visits when requested as part of this role.
The locations of the other key GP Practices are listed below but are not exclusive. Other locations may be added to this list.
You may be expected to travel to alternative locations, including any training & development sessions.
Knowle Surgery, 1498 Warwick Road, Knowle B93 9LE
Meadowside Family Health Centre, 30 Winchcombe Road, Solihull, B92 8PJ
Yew Tree Medical Centre, 100 Yew Tree Lane, Solihull B91 2RA
Job responsibilities
1. To provide Phlebotomy services to the practice population(s).
2. Supported by the nursing team within the practice, the Phlebotomist will deliver a phlebotomy service within the boundaries of their role and in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols.
3. Responsible for the phlebotomy service delivered, demonstrating critical thinking and skills in phlebotomy, within the parameters of their qualifications and role requirements.
4. Focus upon providing a safe phlebotomy service, supporting patients, taking routine blood tests from different age groups, as requested by clinicians, maintaining clinically accurate records and managing own phlebotomy clinics.
5. Work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients and support the delivery of policy and procedures, and providing phlebotomy guidance as required.
6. Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care. Assisting with safe transfer of patients to ambulance services or secondary care.
7. Recognise patients presenting with mental health needs in accordance with the National Framework (NSF) for Mental Health. Raise relevant information with the duty GP.
8. Review patient data to work with the nursing team to achieve focused patient healthcare.
9. Maintain mandatory training and remain current in practice.
10. Attend GPS Phlebotomy Team meetings.
11. Attend regular team meetings at site.
12. Have regular communications with the Lead Nurse and Site Supervisor.
13. Attend external meetings as appropriate to role and development.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Essential: GCSE Grade A-C Maths and English (Or equivalent)
* Ability to reflect on own and team activities to identify risks, enhance performance and improve quality of patient care.
* Provide educational role to patients, carers, families and colleagues to facilitate learning.
* Ensure clear understanding and utilisation of referral mechanisms within the practice.
* Knowledge in anatomy and physiology.
* Be able to draw blood from patients in different ways.
* Knowledge of personal care.
* Knowledge of local and national promotion strategies, health policies and public health issues.
* Beginners level Word and Excel or equivalent.
* SystmOne Experience.
Experience
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
#J-18808-Ljbffr