Phlebotomist

This is an exciting opportunity for you to join Homerton Healthcare as a PAC Phlebotomist.

The PAC Phlebotomist will be directly responsible for obtaining blood specimens using evacuated blood technique from all patients before their elective surgery.
- To take blood samples from patients using both needle and syringe and evacuated blood systems.
- To ensure that work areas are clean and tidy at all times.
- To take samples to the pathology department as necessary.
- To be familiar with all equipment used in Pre assessment.
- To be familiar with different tests performed and ensuring that correct containers are used.
- To ensure that all patient information is correct and specimens are labelled correctly and appropriately.
- To inform the appropriate person if the blood sample has not been collected.
- To work as part of the team of Pre Assessment, providing support and assistance to colleagues were necessary.
- To ensure that all patients and colleagues are treated fairly, courteously and with respect at all times.
- Any other reasonable duties as specified by the Supervisor or Service Manager.
- To liaise with all other health care professional as necessary.

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.

We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.

We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.