Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide and maintain a high standard of nursing care for patients as well as providing nursing assistance to the doctors and other members of the primary healthcare team.

The duties will include a variety of tasks, and any roles agreed between the nurse and doctors as appropriate, having regard to current training.

The post-holder will contribute to the effectiveness of the team. Take a holistic approach to lifestyle advice on diet, smoking, alcohol intake and exercise. Undertaking long-term condition health checks and liaising with the relevant nurses.

Ensures awareness of statutory and local clinical protection procedures, including systems of referral.

Ability to recognise signs and symptoms of child abuse.

Able to perform Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation according to current UK guidelines.

Ability to obtain and document informed consent (either verbal or written).

Ensure infection control guidelines are maintained. Confidentially of information gained at work must be always preserved.

Carry out other duties as required which are commensurate with the skills and knowledge required by the post, and for which training has been provided.

Phlebotomy: Summary -

Working strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the post-holder will be responsible for performing venepuncture to obtain blood samples from patients only who have a request form.

Obtaining consent from the Patient to collect blood sample. Confirmation of the Patients identity by obtaining their full name, date of birth and address. Ensuring the patient is as comfortable and relaxed as possible.

Collection of samples(s) of blood in accordance with training and procedures.

Ensuring samples are stored appropriately. Accurate, legible labelling of all samples to confirm patient identity.

Checking patient identification against GP/nurse request and confirming with patient whenever possible.

Recording collection of blood sample in Patients electronic record in accordance with practice procedure.

Communicate effectively with patients, recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.

Ensuring that samples are dispatched to the appropriate laboratories in a timely fashion.

Understand and adhere to infection control guidelines. Ensuring that anomalies are reported to a senior member of staff.

Notify GP/nurse of any significant patient issues. Liaising effectively with the wider team.

Report any clinical or environmental concerns where appropriate. Check restocks and rotate stock.

Ensure knowledge and compliance of practice policies and procedures.

Input of all patient contact using the clinical system after training. Demonstrate a working knowledge of practice policy on information governance.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of dealing with the
• public/patients in a caring
• environment

Desirable

• Experience of Medical clinical
• software system
• Previous experience of working
• within a Primary Care/Health
• Sector Service

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of education
• including qualification in English &
• Maths (Grade A-C, or equivalent

Desirable

• Qualified in Phlebotomy
• Qualified to NVQ level 3

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Elm Tree Surgery

Address

Elm Tree Surgery

High Street

Shrivenham

Swindon

SN6 8AG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.elmtreesurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)