Job Description
We have a vacancy for a Sample Collector / Phlebotomist to join our Sample Collections team in Canterbury and surrounding areas, on an AD HOC/casual basis.
Candidates must be professionally qualified Phlebotomists, have recent experience in various venepuncture techniques (predominantly vacutainer and butterfly) and be able to collect samples in non-clinical settings.
Contract Type: Zero hours – as and when required (AD-HOC). Most collection appointments are planned within normal business hours.
The Role
* Attending pre-booked appointments at various locations within a 2-hour radius from your home address.
* Provide a professional hair, nail, blood and DNA sample collection service. (Other collection types may be added as per the Lextox product portfolio.)
* Maintain and develop excellent relationships with clients and donors as the public face of Lextox.
* Implement the requirements of the company Quality Management System and help maintain ISO 17025 accreditation.
* Ensure that all collections are undertaken safely following the required operating procedure.
* Provide statements to support legal proceedings at the point of sample collection.
* Complete all company mandated training.
Qualifications
What we’re looking for:
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Full UK Driving Licence and must have own access to a vehicle with business insurance.
* A minimum of 2 years’ experience in Phlebotomy, post qualification (proof of phlebotomy competency may be requested).
* This role is subject to regular enhanced DBS checks.
* Experience in working within the NHS/Blood Service.
* Experience in collecting hair and DNA samples (in-house training is provided for this aspect of the role).
Additional Information
Initial training will be carried out at the Lextox office, but the role will ultimately be home based. Successful applicants will be paid on a per collection basis only, plus appropriate travel expenses will be paid, including fuel, parking fees and sample postage.
Collections assignments will generally be primarily at either a solicitor’s office, local authority office or donor’s home; appropriate PPE will be provided for use as required.
For this position, the role will involve taking of blood samples, where Hepatitis B vaccination is required.
Lextox is a committed equal opportunities employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable UK employment law.
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