Vernova Healthcare Community Interest Company
The phlebotomy service at Waters Green Medical Centre is a busy and dynamic service. We are looking for bank staff to join our friendly and supportive team. You will have flexible availability to cover both planned and short-term absences. Weekday sessions Monday-Friday 7.45am-3.30pm (flexibility available with session times). The post holder will contribute to high-quality, patient-centred services by taking and preparing blood samples for collection laboratory testing. Previous experience of venepuncture is essential. Main Duties of the Job
Undertake venepuncture to provide a timely, safe service and a high-quality patient experience. Collection of sample(s) in accordance with training and procedures. Ensuring samples are stored in appropriate containers, with accurate, legible labelling and in accordance with standard operating procedures. Maintain high standards of infection prevention and control. About Us
Vernova Healthcare CIC is a Social Enterprise healthcare service provider owned by GPs in East Cheshire. As a community interest company (CIC), it operates on a strictly not-for-profit basis, and any surpluses from services provided must be re-invested for the benefit of the people of East Cheshire. Vernova is an employing authority for the NHS Pension Scheme. We offer a supportive and pleasant working environment alongside a competitive salary. We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the closing date should sufficient numbers of applications be received. We would therefore encourage early submission of applications. Job Responsibilities
To undertake venepuncture at the request of GPs and Consultants in order to provide a timely, safe service and a high-quality patient experience. Ensuring that the patient is as comfortable and relaxed as possible and confirming their agreement to the collection of a blood sample. Collection of sample(s) of blood in accordance with training and procedures. Ensuring samples are stored in appropriate containers with accurate, legible labelling to confirm patient identity. Checking patient identification against GP/Nurse request and confirming with the patient whenever possible. Recording collection of blood sample in patient record in accordance with organisational procedure. Ensuring that samples are dispatched to the appropriate laboratories in a timely fashion. Ensuring that anomalies are reported to a senior member of staff. Notifying the responsible GP practice of any significant patient issues. Liaising with and assisting members of the administrative team. To maintain high standards of infection prevention and control in all work undertaken in order to ensure a safe service for patients. To actively participate in the audit of standards (e.g. hand hygiene, sharps safety) in order to support high standards of safety and quality. To contribute to maintaining the system of stock control for phlebotomy consumables and to requisition goods in order to ensure that all clinics have appropriate quantities of the correct consumables. To develop a checklist for clinic rooms and to undertake regular audits of facilities and equipment in order to ensure that the accommodation is appropriate for the services provided. Person Specification
Qualifications: Please see Job Description & Person Specification for more information. 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 Name
Vernova Healthcare Community Interest Company
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The phlebotomy service at Waters Green Medical Centre is a busy and dynamic service. We are looking for bank staff to join our friendly and supportive team. You will have flexible availability to cover both planned and short-term absences. Weekday sessions Monday-Friday 7.45am-3.30pm (flexibility available with session times). The post holder will contribute to high-quality, patient-centred services by taking and preparing blood samples for collection laboratory testing. Previous experience of venepuncture is essential. Main Duties of the Job
Undertake venepuncture to provide a timely, safe service and a high-quality patient experience. Collection of sample(s) in accordance with training and procedures. Ensuring samples are stored in appropriate containers, with accurate, legible labelling and in accordance with standard operating procedures. Maintain high standards of infection prevention and control. About Us
Vernova Healthcare CIC is a Social Enterprise healthcare service provider owned by GPs in East Cheshire. As a community interest company (CIC), it operates on a strictly not-for-profit basis, and any surpluses from services provided must be re-invested for the benefit of the people of East Cheshire. Vernova is an employing authority for the NHS Pension Scheme. We offer a supportive and pleasant working environment alongside a competitive salary. We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the closing date should sufficient numbers of applications be received. We would therefore encourage early submission of applications. Job Responsibilities
To undertake venepuncture at the request of GPs and Consultants in order to provide a timely, safe service and a high-quality patient experience. Ensuring that the patient is as comfortable and relaxed as possible and confirming their agreement to the collection of a blood sample. Collection of sample(s) of blood in accordance with training and procedures. Ensuring samples are stored in appropriate containers with accurate, legible labelling to confirm patient identity. Checking patient identification against GP/Nurse request and confirming with the patient whenever possible. Recording collection of blood sample in patient record in accordance with organisational procedure. Ensuring that samples are dispatched to the appropriate laboratories in a timely fashion. Ensuring that anomalies are reported to a senior member of staff. Notifying the responsible GP practice of any significant patient issues. Liaising with and assisting members of the administrative team. To maintain high standards of infection prevention and control in all work undertaken in order to ensure a safe service for patients. To actively participate in the audit of standards (e.g. hand hygiene, sharps safety) in order to support high standards of safety and quality. To contribute to maintaining the system of stock control for phlebotomy consumables and to requisition goods in order to ensure that all clinics have appropriate quantities of the correct consumables. To develop a checklist for clinic rooms and to undertake regular audits of facilities and equipment in order to ensure that the accommodation is appropriate for the services provided. Person Specification
Qualifications: Please see Job Description & Person Specification for more information. 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 Name
Vernova Healthcare Community Interest Company
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