Phlebotomist/pathology Assistant

2 months ago


Sheffield, United Kingdom Claremont Hospital Full time

**JOB PURPOSE**: To support the clinical team in providing an efficient pathology laboratory service that meets the needs of service users; whilst conforming to all relevant quality standards and best practice requirements. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: Scheduling patient appointments, for specimen collection. To receive patients and take blood samples by venepuncture. Use of IT systems to process data.

Dealing with telephone requests. Label, sort and book in blood and tissue samples for laboratory investigations. To perform, under supervision, basic laboratory procedures. Disposal of chemical and biological waste.

Monitor and maintain stocks of specimen collection consumable items. Receipt and recording of delivery of reagents and consumables to the pathology laboratory. Secondary preparation of specimens for transportation to referral laboratories. Arrange transportation of urgent specimens for special investigations.

Maintain high standards of conduct and discipline. Participate in relevant meetings, training and competence assessment to ensure compliance with hospital and departmental requirements. Adhere to the structured systems of working within the pathology department as documented within departmental standard operating procedures. Assist in the preparation and provision of management information.

3. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION Our Values We are proud to be 'Individually different. Altogether better' and it is only through our people that we will achieve our mission to: Provide first-class independent healthcare for the local community in a safe, comfortable and welcoming environment; one in which we would be happy to treat our own families We do this by asking you to work within our core values: Beyond Compliance Going above and beyond to improve our business Personalised Attention Taking time to care for others Partnership and Teamwork Inclusive and collaborative Investing in Excellence Working to be the best Always with Integrity Respected, admired and reliable Code of conduct I will make the CARE and SAFETY of our patients my first concern and will always act to protect them from risk. I will always be respectful to the public, patients, relatives and carers, colleagues and business when representing Aspen Healthcare.

I will always be honest and act with integrity. I will accept responsibility for my own work and if appropriate the proper performance of the people I manage. I will show my commitment to working as a team member with all my colleagues and the wider community. I will take responsibility for my own learning and development.

If a member of a professional body, I will comply with the relevant professional code of ethics and conduct at all times Equality & Diversity Aspen Healthcare Limited is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Its policy is to treat everyone in the same way regardless of their race, religion, marital status, physical/mental disability, gender, sexual orientation, and age, responsibilities for dependents, trade union membership or offending background. The Company values the diversity of its work force as strength and aims to provide a working environment in which people have the opportunity to contribute and develop according to their individual merits and aspirations. Health & Safety at Work You are reminded that, in accordance with the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1992 (as amended) and other relevant Health and Safety legislation, you have a duty to take responsible care to avoid injury to yourself and to others by your work activities, and to co-operate with the organisation and others in meeting statutory and mandatory requirements.

Patient information, in any form is confidential. This means that information should only be shared or accessed by someone with a legitimate reason, related to the care of the patient. Information about members of staff or others in relation to sensitive issues, such as appraisals, investigations, complaints or payroll details is also confidential. All staff must always maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive material and information of this nature and immediately report any potential confidentiality issues that may arise.

Information Security All staff are required to read and comply with all Aspen communications and policies that are issued relating to the electronic security of Aspen and patient information particularly in relation to: Saving data and information Password management and responsibilities Transfer of data and data sharing Whistleblowing - Raising Concerns It is the responsibility of all staff to raise any concerns to their line manager or the HR department if they reasonably believe that one or more of the following concerns is either happening, has taken place, or is likely to happen in the future relating to the companys business: A criminal offence The breach of a legal obligation A miscarriage of justice A danger to the health and safety of any individual Damage to the environment De



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