Phlebotomist - Antenatal Clinic

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider in Bury St Edmunds seeks a dedicated Phlebotomist to join their Antenatal Clinic. The role involves collecting blood samples from pregnant women and providing general support within the clinic. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and attention to detail. This is a fixed-term contract for 29 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain blood samples by venepuncture from inpatients and outpatients.
• Good communication skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood samples from patients in the antenatal/gynaecology clinic.
• Maintain accurate records of activities conducted.

Skills

Blood sample collection

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Numeracy and literacy skills

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a passionate person, who is committed to providing quality care to pregnant women and their families, to join our dedicated healthcare team as part of our Antenatal Clinic. The post holder will be part of the Phlebotomy/Antenatal clinic team and will take blood samples by venepuncture from inpatients and outpatients in the antenatal/gynaecology clinic department. As well as this front line clinical role, there will be opportunities to participate and provide cover for antenatal reception. The post holder is responsible for the phlebotomy service within the antenatal clinic and will assist midwifery and medical staff by obtaining blood samples from women/partners by venepuncture. This is a fixed term contract position for 29 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Be part of the team responsible for the collection of blood samples by venepuncture from patients served by Antenatal/gynaecology clinic - if undergoing training, the collection of blood samples will be supervised.
• Communication with all patients of varying needs.
• Positive identification of patient and labelling of samples.
• Perform phlebotomy duties at the antenatal/gynaecology department. This may include new locations within the midwifery department, in the future as the phlebotomy service develops.
• Maintain records in relation to activities carried out.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Ability to obtain blood samples by venepuncture from inpatients and outpatients in the antenatal/gynaecology clinic.
• Good people and communication skills, attention to detail, manual dexterity, and good numeracy and literacy skills.
• Specialist knowledge in the requirements and collection of blood samples for Maternity Services.
• Willingness to provide cover for antenatal reception as needed.

About West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children\'s ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge. Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital. We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and teamwork guide how we work and behave as a team. With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be. We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.