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Job description

To provide a high quality venipuncture and blood sampling service for patients of Malvern Family Practice.

Responsibilities

• To provide a full and comprehensive venipuncture and sampling service with due regard to procedures governing safe clinical practice, confidentiality,cross infection and Health & Safety and to show respect for the dignity and comfort of the patients.
• To provide an efficient and accurate sampling service on all patients.
• To be individually responsible for carrying out procedures for the labelling and recording of specimens ensuring accuracy and sage practice according to established protocols.
• To have full working knowledge of blood collection tubes, forms and systems.
• To have a thorough knowledge of the appropriate range of tests for each container and to ensure that appropriate blood volumes are collected.
• To work as part of a multidisciplinary team liaising with medical, nursing, administration and laboratory staff.
• To communicate effectively with patients, parents and relatives.
• To understand and implement when required blood spill protocol and management of same.
• Cleaning and maintenance of clinical equipment.
• Reporting faults in line with practice protocol.
• Correct disposal and replacement of sharp bins in line with policies and procedures.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• 4 GCSE's to include Maths and English (or equivalent).
• Phlebotomy Certificate.
• A minimum of 2 years relevant experience working as a phlebotomist.

Further Information

On-site parking available.