Phlebotomist - Bristol, United Kingdom - Harbourside Family Practice

Harbourside Family Practice

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Bristol, United Kingdom

2 days ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

JOB TITLE:
Phlebotomist/health Care assistant

REPORTS TO:
Practice Manager/Lead Practice Nurse/Practice Nurses

RESPONSIBLE TO:
GP Partnership

ACCOUNTABLE TO:
GP Partnership Main Responsibilities 1.

To provide a full and comprehensive Venepuncture and sampling service with due regard to procedures governing safe clinical practice, confidentiality, cross infection and Health and Safety and to show respect for the dignity and comfort of the patients at all times.

To provide an efficient and accurate sampling service on a range of patients including children, adults and elderly ensuring that all samples are despatched to the laboratory without delay.

To be individually responsible for carrying out procedures for data entry and the labelling and recording of specimens ensuring accuracy and safe practice according to established protocols. 4. To be fully competent in Venepuncture following suitable training according to established protocols.
To have full working knowledge of blood collection tubes and systems. 6. To have a thorough knowledge of the appropriate range of test for each container and to ensure that appropriate blood volumes are collected.
To carry out additional procedures involving special tests according to standard operating procedures and the laboratory manual protocols. 8. To carry out urine dip tests, blood pressure readings, ECGs, and other tests as deemed necessary by the Practice after completing the necessary training.
To assist in and carry out audits as required under the Quality and Outcome Framework and for the purpose of Clinical Governance as and when required. 10. To collect blood for grouping and cross matching in accordance with established protocols 11.

To provide instruction and demonstrations on Venepuncture to medical and nursing staff in training. 12.

To understand and carry out all duties in accordance with Health and Safety Regulations including reporting and documentation of accidents.

13.

To work as part of a multidisciplinary team liaising with medical, nursing, administration and laboratory staff. 14. To communicate effectively with patients, parents and relatives so as to provide reassurance and minimise stress. 15.

Any other duties that may be required appropriate for this position.

Health and Safety Responsibilities You should take note that under the Health & Safety at Work Legislation, you are required to take all reasonable steps while at work to ensure your own health and safety and the health and safety of those who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work.

You are also required to co-operate fully with regard to implementation of health and safety arrangements and you should not interfere with or misuse anything provided in the interests of Health, Safety and Welfare at Work.

All employees of _Harbourside Family Practice have been issued with an employee Handbook in respect of Health and Safety which should be referred to at all times.