Job overview
We are recruiting for a Phlebotomist who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.
We are looking for someone who is compassionate and has an excellent attention for detail to join our very busy, friendly Phlebotomy team. We are looking for experienced phlebotomist or we would be more than happy to train candidates who have all the right qualities but no experience.
You would be taking blood samples from patients in a number of settings ie, Outpatients & wards.
Main duties of the job
To collect all samples in accordance with the current policies, considering the requirements of the relevant pathology departments.
To ensure Phlebotomy SOPs are followed with regards to all processes relating to venepuncture.
Act as a first point of contact for patients attending Phlebotomy who have become unwell (e.g. fainting, vomiting). Escalating to senior or line managers if patient is not recovering as expected or there are concerns of something more serious. If appropriate, emergency services would be sought.
Adhere to all Trust policies on the collection, storage and transport of samples, especially “high risk” specimens.
To follow Pathology Training procedures and be fully competent in all aspects of venepuncture in accordance with the trust venepuncture policy. Practice different approaches to the techniques required for the individual patients. This includes Blood Transfusion training.
To inform the line manager of any problems, issues that may arise during duty.
To attend and maintain all required Trust Mandatory/Statutory Training.
Ensure adequate stocks for your work area.
To manage your workload as per your managers instructions.
Working for our organisation
At East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general and specialist services we provide and our 6,000 or so dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. Our ability to be flexible and innovative in the way in which we work and deliver our services to our catchment has never been more important than it is now.
We run the following hospitals:
* The Lister Hospital, Stevenage
* New Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden City
* Hertford County, Hertford
* Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC), Northwood
We have ambitious plans to become an outstanding, patient-led Trust where dedicated staff provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients. We continue to undergo significant transformation and our staff and patients are at the heart of delivering this ambitious agenda.
We are committed to a positive work life balance for our employees. This means that any employee is entitled to seek to work flexible working patterns and we are committed to listen and consider all requests. Such requests, of course, have to be made and considered formally, and will need to be balanced against service needs, but our starting point will always be to find ways to support making them happen.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.
Person specification
Previous Experience
Desirable criteria
* To perform phlebotomy procedure without supervision.
* Experience of working in healthcare environment.
Skills
Essential criteria
* Good communication skills.
* Ability to work as a team or individually.
* Good organizational skills.
Desirable criteria
* Good knowledge of venepuncture techniques.
* Good knowledge of pathology tests.
Knowledge
Essential criteria
* Good knowledge of written and spoken English.
Desirable criteria
* Awareness of health and safety
Qualifications / Training
Essential criteria
* Experience equivalent to NVQ Level 3.
Desirable criteria
* Competent in phlebotomy procedures.