Phlebotomist / Health Care Assistant

Job TitlePhlebotomist / Healthcare Assistant Reporting ToLead Nurse Hours25 per week Job Summary To provide and maintain a high standard of care for all patients; to assist the general practice team in the provision and delivery of a prescribed programme of patient care. Job responsibilities: Participate in running the in-house phlebotomy service Undertake HCA clinics incorporating cleaning and dressing minor wounds, stitch removal, ECGs, blood pressure recording and urinalysis Undertake B12 injections where appropriate and under a Patient Specific Directive Participate in running NHS Health check clinics Routine patient care as requested by GPs and practice nurses Support other members of the nursing team Chaperone duties if required for examinations Treatment room supplies In conjunction with the nursing team, ensure the maintenance of treatment room equipment and stock levels relating to patient care Pathological specimens Undertake the collection of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples and swabs etc. Perform any investigatory procedures requested by the GPs within the boundaries of personal qualification and competency under supervision of the Practice Nurses Administrative and professional responsibilities Ensure accurate notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded contemporaneously in the patients electronic records Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care and registration with the practice Ensure collection and maintenance of statistical information required for regular and ad hoc reports Attend and participate in practice meetings as required Maintain confidentiality at all times Maintain effective liaison with other staff and external agencies concerned with patient care with appropriate regard to confidentiality Maintain continuous education by completing the mandatory online training modules and attendance at courses or study days as deemed useful or necessary for professional development Any other delegated duties considered appropriate to the post

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