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.

This includes:-
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 clearly demonstrate on your application form how you meet the desirable criteria.
Proof of qualifications and/or professional registration will be required if an offer of employment is made – if you are unable to provide this, the offer may be withdrawn.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA


The following are ESSENTIAL criteria which will initially be measured at shortlisting stage although may also be further explored during the interview/selection stage.
You should therefore make it clear on your application form whether or not you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. The stage in the process when the criteria will be measured is stated below.

Factor
Criteria
Method of Assessment

Experience
Qualifications
Registration

Hold NVQ/VRQ/QCF level 3 Certificate in Health/Health & Social Care or an equivalent qualification
Or
Hold NVQ/VRQ/QCF level 2 Certificate in Health/Health & Social Care or an equivalent qualification, and 1years experience of delivering direct care in a care environment
Or
Hold 4 GCSE’s at grade A-C including English and Maths (or equivalent qualifications) and 1 years’ experience of delivering direct care in a care environment

Shortlisting by Application Form


Other
All post holders:

Must undertake the Trust two week Induction Programme prior to work placement
Must undertake classroom and practical training and become competent in venepuncture, IV cannulation, Right patient Right Blood, ANTT within 5 months of appointment
Must complete QCF Level 3 Certificate in Healthcare Support if required

Application Form

Knowledge
Skills
Abilities


DESIRABLE CRITERIA


The following are ESSENTIAL criteria which will initially be measured at shortlisting stage although may also be further explored during the interview/selection stage.
You should therefore make it clear on your application form whether or not you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. The stage in the process when the criteria will be measured is stated below.

Factor
Criteria
Method of Assessment

Experience
Qualifications
Registration

Previous experience and competency of venepuncture

Previous experience and competency at IV cannulation

Shortlisting by Application Form



NOTE:
Where educational/professional qualifications form part of the criteria you will be required, if shortlisted for interview, to produce original certificates and one photocopy of same issued by the appropriate authority. Only those certificates relevant to the shortlisting criteria should be produced. If educational certificates are not available an original letter and photocopy of same detailing examination results from your school or college will be accepted as an alternative.

If successful you will be required to produce documentary evidence that you are legally entitled to live and work in the United Kingdom. This documentation can be a P45, Payslip, National Insurance Card or a Birth Certificate confirming birth in the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland. Failure to produce evidence will result in a non-appointment.

Where a post involves working in regulated activity with vulnerable groups, post holders will be required to register with the Independent Safeguarding Authority.

All staff are expected to display the HSC Values at all times