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NHS Jobs; Histon; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

East of England Community Health & Care NHS Trust is seeking support staff to perform venepuncture and near-patient testing under the supervision of the HCA and Nurse teams. The role requires following practice guidelines and maintaining patient safety and confidentiality within Firs House Surgery and 42 Telegraph Street.

Responsibilities include assisting with blood collection, sample labeling, and liaising with administrative staff, while ensuring accurate documentation and timely dispatch of

Responsibilities

• Ensure patient comfort and obtain consent for blood collection
• Collect blood samples by venepuncture as directed by clinical team
• Label all samples clearly with patient details to ensure traceability
• Verify patient identity against clinician request
• Record blood sample collection in patient records per practice procedures
• Dispatch samples to laboratories promptly and accurately for testing
• Report any significant issues to the clinician promptly
• Support administrative staff and prepare environments and equipment for patient care

Job description

Responsible to: Administration - Practice Manager, Clinical - Lead Practice Nurse Location: Firs House Surgery and 42 Telegraph Street Salary: £12-83 13.24 (depending on experience) Hours: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 8:30 17:00 (with 1 hour for lunch)

Job Summary Working under the direct supervision of the HCA and Nurse teams and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the post-holder will be responsible for performing venepuncture and near patient testing to obtain blood samples from patients as directed by other members of the clinical team.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• 1. Ensuring that the patient is as comfortable and relaxed as possible and confirming their consent to the collection of a blood sample
• 2. Collection of sample(s) of blood in accordance with training and procedures
• 3. Ensuring samples are stored in appropriate containers
• 4. Accurate, legible labelling of all samples to confirm patient identity
• 5. Checking patient identification against clinician request and confirming with patient whenever possible
• 6. Recording collection of blood sample in patient record in accordance with practice procedure
• 7. Ensuring that samples are dispatched to the appropriate laboratories in a timely fashion.
• 8. Ensuring that anomalies are reported to a senior member of staff
• 9. Notifying the appropriate clinician of any significant patient issues
• 10. Liaising with and assisting members of the administrative team
• 11. Prepare and maintain environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions
• 12. Assist in raising awareness of health and well-being, where appropriate
• 13. Give accurate and appropriate information to patients and groups within own competence
• 14. To gain the underpinning knowledge and practical skills to administer basic life support if necessary
• 15. Chaperone and assist patients where appropriate according to practice policy
• 16. Support the HCA and Nurse team for various tasks if and when required.
• 17. Support the nursing team, as required
• 18. Undertake administrative duties, as required of the position
• 19. Participate in practice learning and events etc.
• Other 20. Undertake induction training and further training (courses, in house, online etc). Once competent take part in training new staff.
• 21. Attend Nursing and other meetings as requested
• 22. Recognise personal and professional boundaries and work within the Practice
• 23. Confirm to all protocols and procedures in the Practice.
• 24. To undertake any further training as identified by the Practice.
• 25. Ensure that safe working practices are followed in respect of COSHH and other Risk Assessment control measures.
• 26. Employees must comply with the provisions of The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and must take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and of other persons who may be affected by their acts of omissions whilst at work. Employees are also required to cooperate with their employer to enable them to perform or comply with any statutory provisions. The Practices efforts to promote a safe and healthy working environment can only succeed with the full cooperation of its employees.
• 27. To understand, comply with and promote Practices safeguarding policy and procedures. It is the responsibility of all employees to make the working environment safe and secure for all.
• 28. To maintain the confidentiality about clients, staff and other Practice business. The work is of a confidential nature and information gained must not be communicated to other persons except in the recognised course of duty. The post holder must meet the requirements of the Data Protection Act at all times.
• 29. To maintain awareness of risk and to take personal responsibility for ensuring that practice is not unnecessarily exposed to risk. To report any issues or concerns relating to risk and the effectiveness of the Practices risk management arrangements.
• 30. Work within, promote and implement the practice confidentiality and information security policies and report to line manager, or other appropriate person, in the event of awareness of bad practice.
• 31. The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:
  a. Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation
  b. Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues
  c. Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.
• 32. Where appropriate carry out tasks required as part of special projects.
• 33. Undertake any other additional duties appropriate to the post as requested by the partners, practice manager or deputy practice manager.
• 34. Must have a clean driving licence and access to a car.

East of England Community Health & Care NHS Trust