Bhsct_Phlebotomist Band 3

Advertised role location: MATER HOSPITAL
Official document: 55936664_1 Job Description (docx)
POST: Phlebotomist
BAND: 3
LOCATION: BHSCT (RVH,MIH or BCH)
REPORTS TO: Patient Flow Coordinator
RESPONSIBLE TO: Patient Flow Team Leader

Job Summary / Main Purpose

The Phlebotomy Assistant is a member of the team who carries out assigned tasks which involve direct patient care and administrative tasks related to patient care. All tasks are conducted under the supervision of a registered nurse or member of medical staff and in accordance with the Trust guidelines. The Practitioner Assistant works within the competencies of the Practitioner Assistant role as defined in the HaN Competency Framework.

Main Duties / Responsibilities

Team Member

• Deliver all aspects of patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse, or a member of medical staff
• Communicate effectively with patients, relatives and team members ensuring confidentiality
• Obtain venous blood samples on request according to Trust guidelines
• Insert venous cannulae on request according to Trust guidelines
• Record details of insertion of cannulae in patient notes as per clinical record keeping guidelines
• Recognise deterioration in patient’s condition and report same to appropriate medical/nursing staff
• Provision of basic life support as required
• Recognize deteriorating levels of conscious in patients and act appropriately
• Provide verbal/written/technological report of actions to ward staff on completion of task
• Advise ward staff/ medical team of any problems or concerns
• Ensure that necessary equipment (including emergency equipment) to assist with procedures is made available upon instruction of nursing/medical staff
• Ensure all equipment is used and disposed of safely and in accordance with hospital policy/guidelines
• Completion of requisition forms for appropriate tasks
• Understand limitations of role and seek appropriate guidance as required
• Follow Trust infection control principles
• Examine own practice ensuring participation as an effective team member
• Ensure that own area of practice provides high quality person-centred care
• Co-operate with all members of the multi disciplinary team
• Ensure that all equipment is in good working order and faults are dealt with according to hospital policy
• Accompany patients to and from other departments if required
• Prepare sterile trolley for procedures/blood cultures
• Handle, dispatch and deliver to laboratory as necessary all clinical specimens in accordance with hospital policy as required
• Collect urgent supplies as required (e.g. blood)
• Participate in patient tracking

Education

• Contribute to own personal development by working towards KSF/PCF job outline
• Participate in staff appraisal annually
• Participate in staff induction and orientation programmes
• Mentor newly appointed support staff
• Complete mandatory training as detailed in the Mandatory Training Matrix

Management

• Adhere to all Trust policies and procedures policies
• Assist with the maintenance of a clean and safe environment
• Report incidents/accidents and faulty equipment
• Participate within duty roster
• Ensure efficient use of resources

General Responsibilities

Employees of the Trust are required to promote and support the mission and vision of the service for which they are responsible and: At all times provide a caring service and to treat those with whom they come into contact in a courteous and respectful manner. The post holder will promote and support effective team working, fostering a culture of openness and transparency. The post holder will ensure that they take all concerns raised with them seriously and act in accordance with Belfast Trust's Whistleblowing Policy and their professional code of conduct, where applicable. Demonstrate their commitment by their regular attendance and the efficient completion of all tasks allocated to them. Comply with the Trust’s Smoke Free Policy. Carry out their duties and responsibilities in compliance with the Health and Safety Policies and Statutory Regulations. Adhere to Equality and Good Relations duties throughout the course of their employment. Ensure the on-going confidence of the public in-service provision. Maintain high standards of personal accountability. Comply with the HPSS Code of Conduct.

Information Governance

All employees of Belfast Health & Social Care Trust are legally responsible for all records held, created or used as part of their business within the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, including patient/client, corporate and administrative records whether paper based or electronic and also including e-mails. All such records are public records and are accessible to the general public, with limited exceptions, under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, the Environment Regulations 2004, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. Employees are required to be conversant and to comply with the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust policies on Information Governance including for example the ICT Security Policy, Data Protection Policy and Records Management Policy and to seek advice if in doubt.

For further information on how we use your personal data within HR, please refer to the Privacy Notice available on the HUB or Your HR

Environmental Cleaning Strategy

The Trusts Environmental Cleaning Strategy recognizes the key principle that Cleanliness matters is everyone's responsibility, not just the cleaners Whilst there are staff employed who are responsible for cleaning services, all Trust staff have a responsibility to ensure a clean, comfortable, safe environment for patients, clients, residents, visitors, staff and members of the general public.

Infection Prevention and Control

The Belfast Trust is committed to reducing Healthcare associated infections (HCAIs) and all staff have a part to play in making this happen. Staff must comply with all policies in relation to Infection Prevention and Control and with ongoing reduction strategies. Standard Infection Prevention and Control Precautions must be used at all times to ensure the safety of patients and staff.

• Cleaning hands either with soap and water or a hand sanitiser at the appropriate times (WHO ‘5 moments’);
• Using the correct ‘7 step’ hand hygiene technique;
• Being ‘bare below the elbows’ when in a clinical environment;
• Following Trust policies and the Regional Infection Control Manual (found on intranet);
• Wearing the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE);
• Ensuring correct handling and disposal of waste (including sharps) and laundry;
• Ensuring all medical devices (equipment) are decontaminated appropriately i.e. cleaned, disinfected and/or sterilised;
• Ensuring compliance with High Impact Interventions.

Personal Public Involvement

Staff members are expected to involve patients, clients, carers and the wider community were relevant, in developing, planning and delivering our services in a meaningful and effective way, as part of the Trust’s ongoing commitment to Personal Public Involvement (PPI).

Please use the link below to access the PPI standards leaflet for further information.

http://www.publichealth.hscni.net/sites/default/files/PPI_leaflet.pdf

Clause: This job description is not meant to be definitive and may be amended to meet the changing needs of the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust.

PERSONNEL SPECIFICATION

JOB TITLE / BAND: Phlebotomy Assistant / Band 3

DEPT / DIRECTORATE: Belfast Health & Social Care Trust

Notes to applicants:

You must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question, how you meet the required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. You should clearly demonstrate this for both the essential and desirable criteria. Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria set out below, using the information provided by you on your application form. Please note the Trust reserves the right to use any desirable criteria outlined below at shortlisting. You must also demonstrate how you meet the desirable criteria. Proof of qualifications and/or professional registration will be required..while w …

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