Phlebotomist

The role of the Phlebotomist is to ensure that blood samples are taken efficiently and safety as per Trust guidelines whilst working collaboratively with the ward staff to ensure prioritisation.
- To work collaboratively with the ward nurses and support staff to collect blood samples from patients
- Undertake agreed clinical and non-clinical tasks following training, ensuring referral to appropriate trained staff as required
- Support early discharges of patients by prioritising blood samples to be taken
- To assist with the provision of high quality service for staff and patients
- To ensure all patient blood samples are taken efficiently and safely
- To provide support to other Phlebotomists within the team at other wards
- Responsible for the tracking and recording of samples to ensure that relevant information is available for the supervisor
- Responsible for monitoring and replenishing of medical stock
- Support members of staff in their orientation to the department and role
- To be Advanced Non Touch Technique (ANTT) compliant and know the five moments of hand hygiene
- To maintain a professional appearance and comply with uniform standards
- Contribute towards the provision of a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors
- Understand and adhere to all Trust polices, guidelines and procedures in particular, Health and Safety, Fire Safety, Waste Management and Resuscitation policies
- Ensure that all equipment is stored correctly and that the ward and storage areas are kept clean and tidy
- Report any breakage’s or malfunction of equipment to the Nurse in Charge of the ward
- Work in a flexible way across the clinical areas to ensure cover is maintained during periods of leave, weekends and bank holidays
- Ensure all incidents are reported on the Trust incident system, DATIX

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Formed in 2007, we are one of the largest NHS trusts in the country - providing acute and specialist care to over a million patients each year in central and north London and beyond.

With a global reputation for ground-breaking research and innovation as well as excellence in education, we offer huge expertise across a wide range of clinical specialities.

Alongside our five hospitals - Charing Cross, Hammersmith, Queen Charlotte’s & Chelsea, St Mary’s and the Western Eye - we have a growing number of community and digital services, reflecting our commitment to developing more integrated care with our partners. We also provide private healthcare at all of our hospitals (in dedicated facilities).

Together with Imperial College London and two other NHS trusts, we form one of six academic health science centres in the UK - focussed on translating research into better patient care. We also host one of 20 National Institute for Health Research biomedical research centres in partnership with Imperial College London.

Our mission is to be a key partner in our local health system and to drive health and healthcare innovation, delivering outstanding care, education and research with local, national and worldwide impact.
- Responsible for the collection of blood samples from patients as specified by the ward
- Access patient notes, identify/cross reference and print requests from numerous computer systems including Cerner within outreach clinics
- Responsible for the safe disposal of contaminated materials, including sharps
- To sort and identify specimens received
- To be flexible and provide cover for colleagues as experience and training allows