Phlebotomist - University Hospital Lewisham

NHS Jobs; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Phlebotomist for University Hospital Lewisham to collect blood samples safely and in line with good laboratory practice and trust policies. The role involves performing venepuncture, ensuring correct patient identification and labelling of specimens, and arranging prompt transport to the pathology laboratory.

You will maintain clean phlebotomy areas, assist with infection control, and provide a courteous, supportive service to

Qualifications

• Performs venepuncture and other approved blood collection techniques.
• Communicates effectively and sensitively with patients during procedures.
• Maintains infection control standards and clean working areas.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood samples from patients as requested.
• Ensure patient identification and correct labelling of tubes.
• Transport urgent and routine samples to the pathology laboratory.
• Maintain clean and safe phlebotomy areas in line with policies.
• Provide a reception/check-in function for phlebotomy as needed.

Skills

Venepuncture

Patient communication

Infection control

Specimen labelling

Sample transport

Job description

Phlebotomist - University Hospital Lewisham

Job Summary: To collect blood samples safely and efficiently in accordance with good laboratory practice and trust policies Key Result Areas & Performance: The post holder will be expected to carry out the following duties under the supervision of qualified staff and in accordance with appropriate standard operating procedures (SOPs), policies and Health and safety guidance: To collect blood samples from patients as requested by an authorised officer, by means of venepuncture, skin puncture or other approved methods. Requests for blood will be for a large variety of routine and special tests, and must be collected into the appropriate tubes To communicate effectively and sensitively with patients concerning the phlebotomy procedure, with due respect for the patients welfare and dignity To be aware of physical and/or psychological needs of the patient whilst taking blood samples, ensuring that assistance is available as and when necessary To ensure that patient identification details are checked on every patient before the venepuncture procedure is performed To ensure correct labelling of sample tubes with patient details and the correlation of request forms with samples To ensure the safe transit of urgent and routine blood samples from wards and clinic areas to laboratories and to ensure that urgent samples are dealt with in accordance with laboratory policy. To take responsibility for all blood samples collected by indicating the date, time and signature of phlebotomist on the request form on completion To establish a relationship of trust and understanding with patients and other groups of staff, ensuring that a good public image and perception of Phlebotomy is maintained at all times To provide an efficient, high-quality service to all patients of the Trust at all times To keep all phlebotomy areas clean and tidy in line with Health and Safety policies To comply with all Trust and Departmental procedures concerning phlebotomy, including infection control To provide accurate written statements in the event of accidents, incidents and/or complaints To prepare samples for transportation from satellite phlebotomy areas to pathology reception To provide a reception service for patients, including where necessary the production of specimen labels

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust