Experienced Phlebotomists/HCA

TN United Kingdom; Scotland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated phlebotomy team in a full-time role that offers the opportunity to work across various mobile sites in the Wiltshire & Avon area. This position is perfect for experienced phlebotomists looking to make a significant impact in healthcare. You'll be responsible for drawing blood, conducting health checks, and ensuring participant welfare while enjoying competitive pay rates. If you're passionate about patient care and have the flexibility to work in diverse locations, this role is an exciting opportunity to further your career in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 1 year’s experience in drawing blood.
• Proof of competency as a phlebotomist is essential.

Responsibilities

• Draw and label blood samples, ensuring proper storage.
• Monitor participant welfare and provide guidance as needed.
• Conduct cholesterol checks and input data into the system.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Healthcare Support

Data Input

Patient Monitoring

Driving

Job description

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Pulse’s Phlebotomy Team is currently recruiting for experienced Phlebotomists/Healthcare Support Workers to join the team for a full-time role based in the Wiltshire & Avon area.

These roles will involve working locally in the Wiltshire & Avon area, providing Phlebotomy & Healthcare Research services. To be successful in this role, you MUST have at least 1 year’s experience in drawing blood and have proof of competency as a phlebotomist.

This is an established programme seeking new candidates as it moves into its next phase.

Position: Phlebotomist/Healthcare Support Worker
Location: Wiltshire & Avon
Hours: 2-3 days per week, shift patterns vary
Duration: Ongoing
Essential skills:

• Recent phlebotomy experience of at least 12 months
• Proof of competency
• Driver's license is highly beneficial due to mobile sites

We seek experienced phlebotomists who also have HCA experience, able to work at least 2-3 days per week in a 7-day service. Working hours are long, from 7.30am to 6.30pm, with Sunday hours from 10.30am to 5pm.

This position is available now and will continue until May/June, when decisions on future sites will be made. Expected areas include Bath, Salisbury, and Chippenham.

These will be mobile sites moving every 4-5 weeks, so the ability to drive and work at different locations is highly advantageous.

Pay rate is up to £20 per hour (umbrella rate) with weekend enhancements.

Main responsibilities of this phlebotomy role:

• Complete POCT cholesterol checks, including height, weight, waist measurements, heart rate, and blood pressure, inputting data into the system.
• Draw and correctly label two blood samples per participant, storing them appropriately.
• Monitor participant welfare during appointments, escalating issues to the nurse in charge as needed.
• Provide signposting, advice, and guidance to participants.
• Prepare sample boxes for courier collection at the end of each shift.

Essential requirements:

• Recent phlebotomy experience of at least 12 months
• Willingness to fully register with our agency