218877 - Phlebotomist (Cha)

NHS Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland seeks a phlebotomist to obtain blood samples safely through venepuncture. The role includes ensuring accurate labeling for laboratory testing and may involve covering for absent nursing staff. Candidates must possess PVG membership, demonstrating commitment to patient safety and protocol adherence.

Qualifications

• PVG Scheme membership required.
• Experience with venepuncture preferred.
• Ability to follow protocols and ensure safety.

Responsibilities

• Obtain blood samples from patients by venepuncture.
• Ensure correct labeling of blood samples.
• Provide cover in absence of nursing/medical staff.

Skills

Patient safety

Attention to detail

Communication

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

Job Purpose

To obtain blood samples from patients by venepuncture, ensuring patient and personal safety by adhering to Divisional Protocols, Policies, Procedures, and relevant Health and Safety legislation. To ensure correct labeling of blood samples for laboratory testing.

To provide cover in the absence of nursing/medical staff to ensure collections are taken.

This position requires PVG Scheme membership/record. If not currently a PVG member for the required regulatory group (child and/or adult), an application must be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before starting.

For more details about the role and the skills/experience required, please refer to the job description and person specification linked below. If you have any questions after reviewing this information, contact [e-mail] or [e-mail].

Please note: We anticipate high interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once sufficient applications are received. Please submit your application promptly.