Phlebotomist and Cannulation Technician (Paediatrics & ED)
An exciting opportunity has become available for Band 3 Phlebotomists at Russell's Hall Hospital Outpatient Emergency Department and Paediatric Clinic.
This role involves providing a phlebotomy service to children in the Children's Department at Russells Hall Hospital. The role also involves supporting the Emergency Department with phlebotomy and cannulation of patients.
Candidates must have extensive experience in venepuncture and cannulation of patients.
Working hours will be between 8am-10pm (depending if working within Paediatrics Department or Emergency Department), providing a 7-day service including weekends, Bank Holidays and Christmas.
Full clinical skills training will be provided to support the service. Must have existing Phlebotomy experience, and be willing to undertake Cannulation Training.
Main duties of the job
To provide a high quality Phlebotomy service that offers the best possible standards of patient care to patients and any other area requiring venesection services.
Qualifications & Education
* GCSE Grade C or equivalent in English and Maths.
Knowledge and Training
* Commitment to develop and maintain skills and knowledge.
Experience
* Able to communicate the needs of the role to relevant team members and managers.
* Able to work quickly under indirect supervision.
* Trained and have experience within Venepuncture.
* Experience of working with children within a hospital environment.
Communication and Relationship Skills
* Able to work well with patients and staff at all levels. Understanding of the needs of patients and the department's role in their fulfilment.
Analytical and Judgement Skills
* The ability to recognise and respond accordingly to Safeguarding concerns.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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