Phlebotomist - Sheffield, United Kingdom - Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust

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Sheffield, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Assesses patients health, safety and wellbeing while undertaking phlebotomy, decidingwhether to refer to other staff as appropriate. Instigate emergency procedures as required. Uses judgement to determine adequacy and quality of collected blood samples. To contribute to the training of other staff in obtaining venous and capillary samples.

Transport samples safely, reliably and in a timely manner. To maintain confidentiality of information regarding children/young people/families &carers at all times. To deliver care, demonstrating respect, empathy and courtesy, whilst maintaining thedignity of the patient. Plans, prioritises and organises own day to day work tasks or activities, with supervisionavailable as required.

To communicate and liaise effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team, bothverbally and in writing. Accurately record personally generated clinical observations on the patient record, usingboth paper and computerised systems. To effectively manage telephone and other enquiries. Advocate on behalf of the child and their family, by communicating their wishes to therelevant nursing staff.

Help parents to make use of available services and information available in thedepartment Help parents, relatives and friends to communicate their needs e.g.

to overcome potential language barriers and cultural differences. Assist in maintaining a clean and appropriate working environment for clinical procedures. Demonstrate respect for all colleagues in line with Trust values and policies.

To be aware of and adhere to the Trusts policies and procedures.

Participate in discussions on proposed changes to policy in a team environment On occasions participate in audit, surveys and research development as required by the Trust eg Staff survey, patient feedback.

Cope with the emotional demands of working directly with children, young people and families involved in traumatic or distressing situations e.g.

unexpected Injury/illness, death, safeguarding and challenging behaviour.