Phlebotomist

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Phlebotomist to join our dynamic team at Chapelgreen Practice. We are a well-established, forward thinking, 8 partner practice, in the North of Sheffield, serving over 14,000 patientsacross two sites. We are an enthusiastic training practice and take pride in delivering excellent patient care.

Chapelgreen Practice require an experienced, enthusiastic, and motivated Phlebotomist to join our busy friendly team.

The ideal candidate should be able to work well in a team and demonstrate the ability to be proactive in developing the practice.

Clinical Duties
Perform venepuncture on adult patients in line with practice protocols. Handle and prepare blood samples accurately for transport to the laboratory. Ensure samples are processed in accordance with laboratory and infection control requirements. Recognise and respond appropriately to adverse reactions during or after venepuncture. Carry out other clinical tasks as appropriate and within competency (e.g. blood pressure, BMI, urine testing if trained)

Patient Care
Provide a professional, friendly and reassuring service to patients. Maintain patient dignity, confidentiality and respect at all times

Manage appointment flow efficiently to minimise waiting times

Infection Prevention & Safety
Adhere to infection prevention and control policies at all times. Ensure safe disposal of sharps and clinical waste. Maintain a clean and well-stocked clinical area. Follow health and safety, COSHH and risk management procedures

Administrative Duties
Accurately record procedures in the clinical system (Systm One). Monitor and order phlebotomy stock and consumables. Liaise with laboratories regarding sample issues or queries

Support audits, recalls and quality improvement activities where required

Professional Responsibilities
Work within agreed protocols, scope of practice and competency level

Participate in training, supervision and appraisal. Maintain mandatory training and professional development

Contribute to a positive team environment within the practice and PCN

Information about the Practice & Team

8 GP Partners(including 4 GP Trainers)

1 ANP

7 Practice Nurses, 2 HCAs

1 Physicians Associate shared with the PCN

A Clinical Pharmacist Team shared with the PCN

Well-resourced management& administrative team

Training postsinclude GPR, Medical Students, Foundation Doctors, Physicians Associates and Business Admin Apprenticeships.

Systm Oneclinical system

JOB TITLE: Health Care Assistant

M
AIN PURPOSE OF JOB
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To support care given by senior clinicians in the practice, by working alone and as part of the team, following practice protocols. Provide simple monitoring and measurements of the patients according to the level of competencies achieved and to organise and manage venepuncture clinics. Housekeeping of the clinical supplies and instruments is also included in this role.

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES/AIMS:

• The post holder will be able to work alone and as part of a team, following practice protocols.
• Be aware of current evidence based practice and standards. Demonstrate this in supporting the care and service provided by the senior clinicians.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POST

• Phlebotomy, including completing appropriate forms as directed by clinicians.
• Appointing patients into appropriate clinics.
• Stock control of all clinical areas and central stores.
• Baseline measurements.
• New patient medicals
• Routine blood pressure checks, referring patients to the practice nurse or doctors as per practice protocols.
• Fitting & reporting of Ambulatory Blood Pressure Machines.
• Ordering vaccines and clinical stock.
• Maintaining record of refrigerator temperatures and cleaning as appropriate.
• Act as patient chaperone as required.
• In-house testing of urine samples.
• Escalating any problems to the nurse team leader or practice manager.
• Administration of vaccinations and immunisations as authorised under Patient Specific Directives by the Nurse Team Manager or other suitably qualified clinician. Providing certified training has been attained.

OTHER DUTIES

Testing of emergency medical equipment.

Ensure safe storage, rotation and disposal of…