Phlebotomist

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust; Truro; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Cornwall is seeking a part-time Phlebotomist to join their team. This role involves providing a phlebotomy service to inpatient wards and outpatient clinics, including oncology and hematology. The ideal candidate must have training in venepuncture, be able to work under pressure, and be available to start at 7am, including weekends. This position supports a busy healthcare environment and requires adherence to service standards and protocols.

Qualifications

• Must have GSE's or equivalent in maths and English.
• Training in venepuncture is required.
• Ability to work under pressure is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide Phlebotomy service for hospital wards and clinics.
• Take venous blood samples as requested by healthcare staff.
• Arrange delivery of samples to laboratories.

Skills

Venepuncture trained

Ability to work under pressure

Education

GSE's or Equivalent in maths and English

Job description

We are looking to recruit 1 part time Phlebotomist to be part of a wider Phlebotomy team at Royal Cornwall Hospital.

This Role will involve covering Inpatient Phlebotomy Service, Oncology and Haematology Clinics

To participate in the provision of a Phlebotomy Inpatient service to Wards and Outpatient Departments, based at Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro

The successful candidate must be able to start at 7am and work at weekends

Main duties of the job

Working under the direction of the Phlebotomy lead to provide a Phlebotomy service for hospital wards and clinics.

Ensure observance of Trust policies in maintaining all service standards.

To visit Wards, and Outpatient Clinics to take venous blood samples from patients as requested by a Doctor or a member of nursing staff and in accordance with written procedures.

To ensure that your responsibilities for the prevention and control of infection are fulfilled by following all Trust guidelines and protocols.

To arrange delivery to the appropriate laboratories according to current Pathology policy.

To undertake first line tests on blood samples in accordance with written procedures.

To respect patient Confidentiality and Dignity.

At all times to work in accordance with the procedures and policies of the Trust, in particular Clinical Skills training package (Practice development) and Health and Safety.

To relate to the Senior Phlebotomist on a regular basis to keep up to date and receive regular training.

Supervise/train team members

About us

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with visitors during the busiest times of the year.

We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.

We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.

The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non‑clinical roles.

Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research active organisation.

South West Clinical School in Cornwall exists to promote clinical academic career opportunities for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals interested in research and evidence‑based activities. Read their research paper to find out more.

Job responsibilities

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To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

• Identity Checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Occupational Health clearance
• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
• Right to work in the UK

We reserve the right to close this advert early.

We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• GSE's or Equivalent in maths and English

Skills and Experience

• Venepuncture trained

Disposition

• Ability to work under pressure

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.