Phlebotomist

To undertake as directed, phlebotomies duties throughout the trust. This will involve routinely handling biological samples and it is therefore essential that he/she is aware of the departmental safety policies which must be observed at all times.

The post holder will work as part of a team to provide a blood sample collection service to the wards and outpatient. The post holder will be required to perform a range of phlebotomy / venepuncture techniques in a variety of clinical settings and will work without direct supervision.

The work requires flexible approach to hours of employment. You will also be required to cover Weekends (Saturday (7 -3) and Sunday (9-5)) /Bank Holidays pro rata

1. Collect blood samples from inpatients and from patients attending the outpatient clinics within the Trust sites.

2. Communication and people skills are an important part of being a phlebotomist. There are many people who are scared of needles and get sick at the sight of blood. It is a phlebotomist’s responsibility to make sure they explain the procedure to alleviate fears and elicit cooperation

3. In cases of particular difficulty to obtaining the blood sample, refer the patient back to the requesting doctor.

4. To dispose safely of used needles and contaminated waste in the appropriate containers

5. To ensure samples are labelled accurately with required patient information and tests required

6. To maintain knowledge and skills in emergency situations, e.g. fainting/collapse of the patient
- Please see the attached Job Description and Person specification for more information on the role requirements and duties.

The RNOH is proud to be a diverse & inclusive organization, representing people from a wide group of ethnicities, gender identities, sexualities, disabilities, ages, religions and beliefs. The Trust is committed to ensuring that it is a place where our staff, patients and visitors feel included, represented and receive the support that best meets their needs.

We recognize and exercise our duty act on institutional discrimination and address inequality within our organization. The post holder will be expected to behave in a way that is actively anti-racist, anti-discriminatory and facilitate equality and equity at all times within their role. This will include engaging with the implementation of the Trust EDI Strategy and attending essential EDI training as and when required by the Trust.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person specification for more information on the role requirements and duties.