Phlebotomist - Bellevue Surgery

GP Practice in Wales; Newport; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated healthcare facility in Newport is seeking a Blood Sample Collector to perform venepuncture and ensure the accurate collection and labeling of blood samples. The role requires experience in a nursing environment and the ability to work with vulnerable patients while maintaining confidentiality. The practice emphasizes a supportive work environment and offers opportunities for professional development, contributing to a well-rounded healthcare team.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive work environment

Flexible MDT meetings

Qualifications

• Experience of working within a nursing team either in GP surgery or hospital.
• Experience of dealing with vulnerable patients.
• Experience in working in primary care.
• Experience in working alone and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform venepuncture to obtain blood samples from patients.
• Ensure patient comfort and confirm agreement to blood sample collection.
• Accurate labeling of all samples to confirm patient identity.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to health and safety policies.

Skills

Teamwork

Patient communication

Health and safety adherence

Confidentiality

Job description

Working under the direct supervision of the Senior Practice 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 or Nurse Practitioner.

Main duties of the job

Duties and Responsibilities:

Ensuring that the patient is as comfortable and relaxed as possible and confirming their agreement 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

About us

We are a large, well established, caring and forward-thinking training practice, committed to delivering high quality patient care. We are based in the heart of Newport and work within the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board. We offer the majority of the enhanced services available.

Our dynamic team ranges from those just starting out to those that have been at the practice for over 25 years, and everything in between. We are proud of the diverse skillset that this brings and the many special interests. We have a big emphasis on teaching, training and continued education within our innovative and flexible MDT. We have a weekly MDT meeting (lunch provided).

We acknowledge the importance of a healthy work life balance and pride ourselves on our supportive spirit. Our staff have a huge array of interests including sports, music, gardening and baking.

Options are available for individuals to develop interests including teaching students, courses can be funded

Job responsibilities

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.

Health & Safety:

The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the Practice Health & Safety Policy, to include:

Using personal security systems within the workplace according to Practice guidelines.

Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks.

Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills.

Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards.

Equality and Diversity:

The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:

Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Practice procedures and policies, and current legislation.

Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues.

Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

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:

Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development.

Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.

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 teams performance.

Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs.

Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.

Communication:

The post-holder should 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 peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.

Contribution to the Implementation of Services:

The post-holder will:

Apply Practice policies, standards and guidance.

Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work.

Participate in audit where appropriate.

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience of working within a nursing team either in GP surgery or hospital.
• Experience of dealing with vulnerable patients.
• Experience in working in primary care.
• Experience in working alone and as part of a team.

Qualifications

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.

Available upon Request