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Job description

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 dignity and comfort of the patients.

Responsibilities

• 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

• NVQ3 in Health & Social Care or Care Certificate or equivalent knowledge and experience.
• Aware of professional boundaries they are working to, be aware of their limitations and be able to assess their own competency.
• Must be an excellent communicator both verbally and in writing.
• Must wear the uniform provided by the practice.
• Understanding of confidentiality, needs to be sensitive when dealing with confidential matters.
• Computer skills preferably with a knowledge of EMIS clinical system.
• Comfortable with following procedures, guidelines and protocols.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Must be adaptable dealing with changing priorities.
• Be a good team player.

Further Information

On-site parking available.