Phlebotomist

Band 2 - £25,272 pro rata per annum. Part-time 25 hours per week. Contract: Permanent. We are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking and flexible individual who would like to make a difference to our patients. In this role you will provide a phlebotomy service to a busy department. You will work as part of a reliable and responsive clinical team.. If you have a desire to undertake this front-line position, working hours that are attractive, this could be the job for you. In return we will provide a comprehensive induction programme and you will be appraised on a yearly basis with a view to developing knowledge and skills where appropriate. You will provide expert phlebotomy services and must demonstrate excellent customer service and communication skills. You must have the ability to function as part of a highly effective team that consistently puts “Patients First”. You will be responsible for venepuncture collection and specimen processing. Other responsibilities include but are not limited to: order entry in multiple systems, verification of test result receipt, patient information retrieval and lab reception/clerical duties and functions. Main duties of the job - Perform blood sample collection by venepuncture or other approved techniques as requested by clinical staff. - Undertake comprehensive health care needs assessment of patients, reassessing as appropriate. - Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for patient identification, labelling and return of good quality samples to the laboratories - Deal sensitively with patients and summon appropriate assistance for those who become unwell (eg Faints) - Prepare sample trolleys and maintain local stocks of venepuncture items - Dispose of tissue and patient samples and clinical waste in accordance with relevant guidelines For further information, please see enclosed Job Description Essential - GCSE English or equivalent. Skills & Knowledge Essential - Good organisational skills. - Ability to work as part of a team, or alone - Ability to work according to Standard Operating Procedures - Good clear communications skills {written and verbal} - Must have legible hand writing - Good attention to detail - High levels of concentration required - Excellent hand eye co – ordination - Speed and accuracy. - Flexibility