Phlebotomist

University Hospitals Plymouth Nhs Trust; Plymouth; Sur place; GBP 21 000 - 26 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is seeking a motivated phlebotomist to join our team, collecting blood samples from inpatients and outpatients at Derriford and community hubs. Core hours are 08:00 to 17:00 with occasional weekend and Bank Holiday mornings when required.

You will train during the core working week; training pay follows AfC band 2 rates. The role requires excellent communication, confidentiality, and accuracy, with potential to participate in 7-day rotas; EPIC experience

Qualifications

• Understanding of patient confidentiality.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety issues.
• Experience with IT equipment.
• Proven venepuncture knowledge.

Responsabilités

• Provide venepuncture service for inpatients and outpatients following SOPs.
• Liaise with patients and staff in a professional manner.
• Ensure accurate labelling and proper handling of blood samples.

Connaissances

Venepuncture

Communication

Confidentiality

EPIC system

Health & Safety

Formation

English & Maths Level 2

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Outils

EPIC

Description du poste

Job summary

We require an enthusiastic Phlebotomist to work as part of our team within the hospital and community hub. Core hours are 08:00 to 17:00. There will also be an expectation to work flexibly on Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday mornings when required.

You will be part of a team providing a valuable support function for the entire hospital collecting blood samples from Inpatients on Derriford's wards and also from our patients in the outpatient clinics Applicants must have a basic general education and knowledge of phlebotomy; excellent communication skills, be able to deal with patients and staff with tact and diplomacy; and the ability to work in a busy environment.

The successful candidates will be expected to train during the core working week. Payment for training will be made at AfC band 2 Standard rate. Arrangements for training will be discussed at interview.

The hours of work can be discussed at interview. Please note that the service is evolving as demand increasing so there will be an expectation to participate in rotas that offer a 7 day service which can be between the hours of 6am and 6pm.

For further information please contact Andrew Conbeer Phlebotomy Supervisor on 01752 433359.

Main duties of the job

• Principle duties are to collect specimens of blood from patients attending UHP Dartmoor Building, Wards and L3 drop in service Plymouth.
• To ensure samples and request forms match with the patient and are labelled correctly for delivery to the Pathology Directorate.
• The post holder will work as part of a team providing a timely, high quality, accurate and cost effective phlebotomy service for both inpatients and outpatients.

About us

We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care.

The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.

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We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date.

If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Job responsibilities

• To provide a venepuncture service within the Trust in accordance with UHP and departmental policies and procedures.
• To liaise with patients, carers, nursing and medical staff in an appropriate and professional manner.
• Informing patients of the venepuncture procedure to be carried out in a caring reassuring manner that is aimed at their level of understanding.
• Ensure suitable stocks of venepuncture equipment are available prior to visiting patients and replenish used stock as required.
• Ensure that requests for blood are correctly filled in with the minimum acceptance data present.
• Ensure that all samples collected are correctly labelled and meet the acceptance criteria for the Pathology department concerned.
• Have the ability to assess if veins are suitable for venepuncture, following standard operating procedures. Eg Avoiding Intra Venous/transfusion sites.
• Recognise the needs of the patient, who may be very anxious or distressed due to the nature of their illness or the procedure, whilst being sympathetic and considerate towards them.
• Will assist the training officer in the training of new staff.
• Be familiar and competent in the use of the EPIC computer system for patient test request.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Understanding of need for patient confidentiality
• Proven knowledge of Health & Safety issues
• Use of IT equipment
• Proven knowledge of venepuncture

Desirable

• Phlebotomy skills
• Proven Knowledge of all relevant Health & Safety legislation and its application to the Section

Qualifications

Essential

• oFunctional Skills in English and Maths Level 2 or NVQ level 2 in related subject or equivalent demonstrable experience
• Good basic numeracy and literacy skills

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to prioritise work
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Proven ability to manage time and workload effectively
• Manual dexterity, including fine manipulation for protracted periods of the day

Desirable

• Proven working proven knowledge of Patient Information Systems
• Proven working proven knowledge of ISOFT iLab & iCM laboratory information management systems

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.

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