Healthcare Assistant

Working under the direct supervision of the Nurse Manager and 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 as the result of a direct referral from a GP or Nurse Practitioner. The duties may also include all tasks normally undertaken by a Health Care Assistant, and in addition any roles agreed between you and the Nurse Manager as appropriate, having regard to current training.,

• Obtain blood samples from patients in support of laboratory procedures used in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
• Perform a variety of routine blood drawing procedures, to include venepuncture, using standard equipment.
• Interact directly with patient to obtain information for laboratory records, explain procedures, allay fears, and elicit cooperation.
• Ensure that the patient is comfortable and as relaxed as possible and confirm their agreement to the collection of a blood sample.
• Accurate, legible labelling of all samples to confirm patient identity.
• Check patient identification against EMIS records and confirming with patient whenever possible.
• Record collection of blood sample in the patients record using correct nursing templates
• Ensure samples are stored in appropriate containers
• Ensure that samples are dispatched to the appropriate laboratories in a timely fashion.
• Ensure that anomalies are reported to a senior member of staff
• Notify the GP/Nurse of any significant patient issues.
• Perform various quality control procedures to maintain compliance with internal and external regulations.
  
  Hedena Health is a GP partnership providing high-quality primary care services to patients across Oxfordshire. We are committed to delivering accessible, patient-centred healthcare through our team of GPs, nurses, healthcare professionals, and support staff. Our focus is on promoting health and wellbeing, delivering excellent patient care, and continuously improving the services we provide to our local communities.