Phlebotomist

NHS; Amersham; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider is seeking a motivated Phlebotomist to join their team. Responsibilities include preparing testing rooms, interacting with patients throughout the sampling process, and adhering to standard procedures. The position offers flexible working opportunities in a supportive environment. Applicants should have relevant qualifications, such as GCSEs in Maths and English, and experience in healthcare settings.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Pension benefits

Access to NHS discount schemes

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• GCSE pass in Maths and English is essential.
• HCA or Nursing qualification preferred.
• NVQ in a Health Science is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Receive patients politely and efficiently.
• Communicate the testing procedure and gain consent.
• Check patient details against submitted request forms.
• Prepare glucose solutions for testing.

Skills

Handle Blood Taking

Good communication skills

Ability to organise work time

Problem solving

Self-confident

Work under pressure

Ability to organise rosters

Education

GCSE PASS IN MATHS AND ENGLISH

HCA or Nursing qualification

NVQ in a Health Science

Job description

We are looking for a highly motivated Phlebotomist to join our Phlebotomy team at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (across our two sites; High Wycombe and Amersham Hospital) the duties will include preparing the testing room with the proper tools, walking patients through the process when inserting needles and retrieving samples and labelling samples for further analysis in medical laboratories. The position is open to applicants who are able to job share.

Please note that previous applicants within the past 12 months will not be considered.

Main duties of the job

• To receive patients in a polite, understanding and efficient manner
• To communicate the testing procedure, putting all involved at ease, giving clear instructions on any pre-test preparation requirements, e.g. fasting or urine collections
• To communicate with patients, parents, carers and children in a caring manner and obtain lawful consent to perform an invasive procedure.
• To check patient details against the request form submitted
• To be able to deal with distressed patients
• To follow all departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and contribute to new improved ways of working.
• Ensure that patients are treated safely and courteously, causing the minimum of distress or discomfort throughout the blood sampling procedure.
• To provide advice to patients and clinical staff on the appropriate collection requirements for samples.
• To deal with patients and clinical staff initial enquiries and to relay to senior staff where necessary.
• To deal with ward patients, who may be confused or distressed, in a caring understanding way offering the highest quality service to all the patients
• To follow strict uniform and hand hygiene policy in all areas at all times.
• To prepare glucose solutions for patients having Glucose Tolerance
• Tests in a safe manner according to the relevant SOP.
• To visit other Hospital sites, GP clinics and Domestic homes to provide phlebotomy services at these locations.

About us

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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities,alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

• We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued, and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

What do we stand for?

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on [e-mail] quoting the vacancy reference number.

Person Specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

• GCSE PASS IN MATHS AND ENGLISH
• HCA or Nursing qualification
• NVQ in a 'Health Science'

EXPERIENCE

• Problem solving, e.g. chasing up information, liaising with other colleagues in the lab or other departments.
• First Aid experience
• 'Nursing experience'
• Medical Laboratory experience

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

• Handle Blood Taking
• Ability to organise work time
• Good communication skills interacting with other hospital staff and patients
• Problem solving, e.g. chasing up information, liaising with other colleagues in the lab or other departments.
• Self-confident
• Work under pressure
• Ability to organise rosters and motivate staff

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

• Travel to other sites

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.

Lead Nurse - Vaccine and Phlebotomy Teams

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time,Part-time,Job share,Flexible working