Trainee Phlebotomist

Job overview

To provide a Phlebotomy Service to Inpatient, Outpatients at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, and for local GPs, and to provide support for the laboratories within Universities Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. To work as a team of approximately 12 phlebotomists primarily based at Southlands and Worthing Hospitals. There may be requirement s for the post holder to also work at St Richards Hospital, Chichester. Post holder would be expected to work on the Wards, Outpatients and in the Pathology Department.

Main duties of the job

You should have good attention to detail, manual dexterity, and the ability to follow defined protocols whilst working quickly but effective under pressure, always adhering to all the Trust policies and procedures. Experience/knowledge of venepuncture techniques advantageous, but not expected. All required training will be given to the successful applicant.

The Phlebotomy Team serve an inpatient population of approximately 600 patients on each major Hospital site. Approximately 200 patients per day attend the Pathology Outpatients Department for phlebotomy, and the phlebotomy team are involved in the busy Anti-Coagulation and Haematology clinics. You will be expected to work with other healthcare professionals to ensure a smooth procedure and maintain the standard for high patient satisfaction.

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To collect blood by venepuncture from patients on the wards of Southlands and Worthing Hospitals in an efficient, safe and timely manner. To collect blood by venepuncture from patients in the Outpatients of the Pathology Department when required. To deal with enquiries from users, patients and other members of staff in a polite and helpful manner, seeking scientific staff advice where required. To ensure that patients are greeted in a polite and helpful manner. To prepare blood collection trays and to help maintain stocks of needles and sample tubes in the examination rooms of the Department. To assist in the Specimen Reception / Pathology Office when required To undertake such duties as may be required from time to time as are consistent with the responsibility of the grade and needs of the service To work in accordance with Departmental Policy and Standard Operating Procedures. To conform to the office, laboratory and hospital safety procedures and Code of Safe Practice. Use Order Comms systems to generate phlebotomy ward rounds, collect samples and generate labels. To enter patient details onto the Laboratory Information systems as required

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

GCSE or equivalent in Mathematics and English

Desirable criteria

Certification in venepuncture or willingness to work towards

Experience

Essential criteria

Computer Literate, IT and keyboard skills

Desirable criteria

Previous experience in the NHS

Skills

Essential criteria

Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken English Awareness of Data protection and Confidentiality. Efficient time management skills and an ability to work to tight deadlines and departmental targets Caring and compassionate with patients and relatives

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Essential criteria

Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

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