214652 (SM) Phlebotomist

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a dedicated healthcare professional to join their team in Edinburgh. This role focuses on supporting clinical investigations and ensuring exceptional patient care. Responsibilities include obtaining blood samples, accurately labeling them for laboratory testing, and providing resting electrocardiographs (ECGs). The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to safety and compliance with health protocols. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to patient outcomes while working within a supportive and diverse environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in obtaining blood samples and ensuring patient safety.
• Ability to provide ECGs and identify abnormal recordings.

Responsibilities

• Support clinical investigations and patient care through blood sample collection.
• Label samples accurately and provide ECGs for medical review.

Skills

Venepuncture

Patient Care

Electrocardiographs (ECGs)

Health and Safety Compliance

Education

Healthcare Professional Certification

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated healthcare professional to support clinical investigations and patient care. The responsibilities include:

1. Obtaining blood samples via venepuncture, ensuring patient and personal safety in accordance with REAS Protocols, Policies, Procedures, and relevant Health and Safety legislation.
2. Accurately labeling blood samples for laboratory testing without delay.
3. Providing resting electrocardiographs (ECGs) and identifying critically abnormal recordings for urgent review by the medical team.

For further details on the role, including required skills and experience, please refer to the job description and person specification linked below. If you have questions, contact Peter Kennedy at Urban Practice.

Additional Information

NHS Scotland is committed to promoting equality and diversity. We encourage applications from all sections of society and support disabled candidates and those with long-term conditions or neurodivergence by making reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

Please note that this position may require a PVG Scheme membership/record. If you are not currently a PVG member for the relevant regulatory group (child and/or adult), you will need to apply through Disclosure Scotland and obtain clearance before starting. Due to legislative changes effective from 1 April 2025, the level of criminal records check may change. If the role is classified as 'regulated,' joining the PVG Scheme will be mandatory. Further details will be provided during the recruitment process.

We anticipate high interest in this vacancy and may close it early once sufficient applications are received. We encourage early submission of applications.