Phlebotomist - Bodnant SurgeryNHS

Job summary

Bodnant Medical Centre is looking to appoint an enthusiastic, reliable and compassionate Phlebotomist to join our friendly primary care team.

The successful applicant will provide a high-quality, professional and patient-centred phlebotomy service to our registered patients.

Main duties of the job

• Undertake venepuncture safely and effectively for adults and, where appropriate, children.
• Confirm patient identity and ensure appropriate consent is obtained before procedures.
• Correctly label and handle blood samples in accordance with practice and laboratory procedures.
• Prepare samples appropriately for transportation to the laboratory.
• Maintain accurate and timely patient records.
• Recognise and respond appropriately to patients who become unwell during or following venepuncture.
• Maintain infection prevention and control standards at all times.
• Ensure clinical equipment and the phlebotomy area are clean, safe and appropriately maintained.
• Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with practice policies and relevant legislation.
• Communicate effectively and sensitively with patients, relatives and members of the wider healthcare team.
• Report any clinical concerns, incidents, equipment issues or difficulties with venepuncture to the appropriate member of staff.
• Work within the limits of your competence and undertake appropriate training and development.

Job description

• Undertake venepuncture safely and effectively for adults and, where appropriate, children.
• Confirm patient identity and ensure appropriate consent is obtained before procedures.
• Correctly label and handle blood samples in accordance with practice and laboratory procedures.
• Prepare samples appropriately for transportation to the laboratory.
• Maintain accurate and timely patient records.
• Recognise and respond appropriately to patients who become unwell during or following venepuncture.
• Maintain infection prevention and control standards at all times.
• Ensure clinical equipment and the phlebotomy area are clean, safe and appropriately maintained.
• Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with practice policies and relevant legislation.
• Communicate effectively and sensitively with patients, relatives and members of the wider healthcare team.
• Report any clinical concerns, incidents, equipment issues or difficulties with venepuncture to the appropriate member of staff.

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About us

Bodnant is a busy Practice based in upper Bangor close to the university. We have around 11,000 patients with 9 GP's, 3 nurses, 1 ANP and 2 HCA.