Job description

Job responsibilities

• 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.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within a GP practice

Desirable

• Knowledge of NHS Wales procedures and primary care services.
• Previous experience working within a GP practice or primary care setting.
• Experience of using primary care clinical systems.

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant phlebotomy training and/or demonstrable experience in venepuncture.
• Evidence of competence in taking blood samples safely.
• Understanding of infection prevention and control.
• Understanding of patient confidentiality and information governance.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow clinical procedures and practice protocols.
• Commitment to safeguarding patients and maintaining professional boundaries.

Desirable

• Welsh speaker

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

GP Practice in Wales

Address

Bodnant Surgery

Menai Avenue

BANGOR

Gwynedd

LL57 2HH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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