Phlebotomist

Job summary

The Phlebotomy team are looking to recruit a Band 2 permanent Phlebotomist.

The successful applicants will be expected to support and complement the existing team, taking bloods from a variety of patients. This includes working across the whole hospital supporting both Inpatients and Outpatients, this service is offered 7 days a week including Public Holidays. (Please see job description)

The applicant would need to be caring, friendly, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, showing empathy and compassion, to work and communicate with the patients and the team.

No previous phlebotomy experience needed as full training will be provided. Previous experience as a carer would be welcomed.

The Phlebotomy team are a dynamic team keen on developing and supporting each other.

Main duties of the job

Performance of phlebotomy duties specified by the phlebotomy Team leaders and Phlebotomy Senior Sister.

Demonstrate dexterity and coordination when undertaking treatment of patients where accuracy is important, venepuncture

Ensures that confidentiality in relation to matter arising with patients and their treatments is strictly observed.

Ensures that they comply with the Code of Practice and Policies of the department regarding Health and Safety

Brings to the attention of their line manager any difficulties of problems encountered in performance of their duties to the required standard.

Ensures that they are familiar with the approved methods and techniques that apply to phlebotomy duties as described in the relevant policies and SOPs.

Undertakes to train as a phlebotomist to the satisfaction of the training phlebotomist and to update competencies annually

Will be exposed to bodily fluids, infected material, blood products on a daily basis, therefore must utilise universal precautions and adhere to infection control policies

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Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.

Person Specification

Evidence of NHS Carers experience

Essential

NHS Experience.

Desirable

Successful Completion of Phlebotomy Training.

Desireable and Essential.

Essential

NHS Experience. Worked in a Carers role, Patient centred.

Desirable

Successful Completion of Phlebotomy Training. Has worked in NHS Health care environment.

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