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There will be other duties required of the post holder commensurate with the position.  \nThis document may be amended following consultation with the post holder, to facilitate the development of the role, the practice and the individual. All personnel should be prepared to accept additional, or surrender existing duties, to enable the efficient running of the practice.  \n\n| Role Details |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| Job Title: | Phlebotomist |\n| Hours of Work: | 15 Hours\u003Cbr>Monday/ Wednesday/ Friday – 8am to 1pm |\n| Location: | Upwell Health Centre Townley Close, Upwell |\n| Line Manager: | Lead Nurse |\n| Accountable to: | Lead Nurse – Clinically Operations Manager – Administratively |\n| Responsible for: |  |\n| Commencement Date: | As soon as possible |\n\n\n| Job Summary |\n| --- |\n| Working under the supervision of the Head of Nursing 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.\u003Cbr>The post-holder will be aware of their limitations in this role and ensure at all times they inform a senior staff member if unsure of a patient request. |\n\n\n| Practice Drivers |\n| --- |\n| Vision Statement-Treating people the way we’d like to be treated Aim-To improve patient and job satisfaction and practice sustainability |\n\n\n| Primary Responsibilities |\n| --- |\n| The following are the core responsibilities of the phlebotomist. There may be on occasions, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:\u003Cbr>• Ensuring that the patient is as comfortable and relaxed as possible and confirming their consent to the collection of a blood sample\u003Cbr>• Collection of sample(s)s of blood in accordance with training and practice procedures/ protocols\u003Cbr>• Ensuring samples are stored in appropriate containers\u003Cbr>• Accurate, legible labelling of all samples to confirm patient identity |\n\n\n| • Checking patient identification against GP/Nurse request and confirming with patient whenever possible\u003Cbr>• Recording collection of blood sample in patient record in accordance with practice procedure\u003Cbr>• Maintaining accurate patient records on System One\u003Cbr>• Ensuring that samples are dispatched to the appropriate laboratories in a timely fashion.\u003Cbr>• Maintaining an effective liaison with the laboratory staff when required\u003Cbr>• Ensuring that anomalies are reported to a senior member of staff\u003Cbr>• Notifying the GP/Nurse of any significant patient issues\u003Cbr>• Performing Diabetic Foot reviews as part of clinic duties\u003Cbr>• Dealing with samples brought into the surgery to be checked\u003Cbr>• Taking Blood Pressures as and when required.\u003Cbr>• Working collaboratively with the nursing team, seeking guidance when necessary for patient related matters\u003Cbr>• Effective use of the specimen log, resolving any discrepancies\u003Cbr>• Liaising with and assisting members of the administrative team |\n| --- |\n| Secondary Responsibilities |\n| In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Phlebotomist may be requested to:\u003Cbr>• Participate in practice audit and local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care\u003Cbr>• Support and participate in shared learning within the practice |\n\n\n| Requirements of the Role |\n| --- |\n| Team Building\u003Cbr>• Work effectively within the nursing team and alongside colleagues in the wider practice administration and clinical team\u003Cbr>Standard Maintenance\u003Cbr>• Report any clinical or environmental issues of concern and take action to rectify these where appropriate\u003Cbr>• Ensure a working knowledge and compliance with Practice Policies and Procedures\u003Cbr>• Check and re-stock rooms regularly as required\u003Cbr>• Check expiry dates on Drugs in Emergency Bag\u003Cbr>• Check ","cbCaivqILDOML3Sv","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaivqILDOML3Sv","pdf",165941,9,"English","# Role Details\n# Job Summary\n# Practice Drivers\n# Primary Responsibilities\n# Secondary Responsibilities\n# Requirements of the Role","[{\"question\":\"What supervision and referral requirements apply to the phlebotomist’s venepuncture work?\",\"answer\":\"The post-holder works under the supervision of the Head of Nursing and follows practice guidelines and protocols. 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