Phlebotomist

Mount Vernon and CSS Division

The Hillingdon Hospital

Phlebotomist

25 hours per week including weekends

Applications are invited from motivated, enthusiastic individuals for the above post. Your duties as a Phlebotomist (taking blood) will be based at Hillingdon Hospital covering wards, outpatients and associated outreach clinics.

Although you will be based at Hillingdon Hospital you may also be required to work at the Mount Vernon site as appropriate dependent on the needs of the service the ability to work a varied shift pattern is essential and this will include occasional bank holidays sessions, or additional weekend duties on both sites.

No formal qualifications are expected as full training will be given, although previous phlebotomy experience or experience in a nursing/caring profession may be an advantage.

A full driving licence and the use of a car to enable travel to outreach locations are essential.

**PLEASE NOTE CLOSING DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. THEREFORE ONCE A SUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED THE VACANCY MAY BE CLOSED DOWN**

**For further details / informal visits contact**:
If you would like further information please contact Cathy Fowler Phlebotomy manager on 01895-238282, extension 2471 / 8258

Take blood from in patients and out patients adults and children over 10 years of age.

Adhering to Infection prevention and control policies.

Working as part of team

Maintaining patient safety while providing good patient experience.

Adhering to current COVID 19 guidelines set out by the trust.

Working as part of the hardworking phlebotomy team who provide daily phlebotomy services to both in patients and outpatients.

The teams provides excellent customer service and achieves excellent feedback though our friends and family surveys.

In house training will be provided working towards competencies within phlebotomy.

The organisation promotes working within the trusts CARES values
Main Tasks and Responsibilities

1. To take blood samples from patients (phlebotomy) on the hospital wards, outpatients or remote locations as required covering both hospital sites, ensuring that service is of high quality, patient focused, and

1. To identify the samples required for the investigation

1. To be able to explain and re-assure patients and/or their agents on the procedure to be undertaken.

1. To answer any appropriate queries from patients and generally ensure that a considerate and sympathetic approach is maintained in all patient

1. To maintain adequate stocks of consumable items required to perform phlebotomy and to notify appropriate staff when new supplies are

1. To ensure all phlebotomy waste and especially sharp waste is disposed of in accordance with Trust

1. To ensure the correct type of specimen is collected from the patient and that it can be tested within the necessary "time window".

1. To liaise with Phlebotomy supervisor, Medical & Nursing staff on matters related to phlebotomy technique, or when problems in venepuncture / capillary collection are encountered.

1. Liaise with laboratory scientific and support staff on sample requirements, processing and

1. Refer any complaints from patients, patient’s family etc. to senior nurses and/or manager as required.

1. Ensure samples are adequately prepared for transport to the laboratory or other locations, including ensuring receipt of samples requiring special processing or requirements.

1. Undertake and report on (after appropriate training and certification) specific biomedical investigations as directed by biomedical or nursing staff. Namely, procedures associated with Glucose or Lactose tolerance tests, and the measurement of the INR in a near patient environment.

1. Other phlebotomy duties as

1. Other duties that may be commensurate with the grade of