An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, proactive and highly organised individual to undertake the role of a Paediatric Administration Phlebotomist.
Your aim would be to assist with the delivery of a Phlebotomy Service in our outpatient departments and in various clinics across the community. You will also be supporting staff to enable them to continue to provide high standards of care to all of our patients and any service user.
We are looking for a highly skilled paediatric phlebotomist who will be able to provide front line care to our hospital inpatients, outpatients, community clinics, GP surgeries and to any one of our Mental Health clinics.
Responsibilities
* Follow all Health and Safety procedures (as instructed) to ensure the safety of the patient and phlebotomist at all times.
* Follow all necessary procedures to ensure that the patient is correctly identified before proceeding with blood taking.
* Ensure the correct documentation is used and completed according to Trust policies and Phlebotomy standard operating procedures.
* Attend relevant courses related to paediatrics and keep in date with current procedures and policies as well as any courses that are relevant to the phlebotomy role.
* Ensure the safe disposal of blood samples and materials according to Trust Health and Safety protocols.
* Adopt a patient-friendly manner that promotes confidence in the patient and carer(s) and causes as little anxiety as possible while blood is being taken.
Qualifications
* Highly skilled paediatric phlebotomist.
* Motivated individual with excellent communication skills and ability to work independently and as part of a busy team.
* No Level 3 Team Leader/Supervisor qualification required (this could be offered during employment).
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