Phlebotomist

Phlebotomist Bedford, England

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Full Time Bedford, England 20270 - 21318 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

We are currently looking for enthusiastic phlebotomists to work in our very busy department

Part Time Phlebotomist post

7 days per week phlebotomy service.

This is a Band 2 post working 13.5 hours per week

Wed 12:00-16:30, Sat and Sun 08:00- 12:30pm

You will be working cross sites in the Phlebotomy, Outpatients and Ward In-Patients departments at Bedford Hospital and Gilbert Hitchcock House

You will be part of a developing team working in a very busy and essential area of the Bedford Hospitals Trust.

Saturday/ Sunday and Bank Holidays for 4 hours

Appropriate In House training will be given to the right candidates.

Bank posts are also available to work on an if and when necessary, basis.

We are looking for a person to join a well establish team to undertake phlebotomy duties in Out-patient departments and throughout the Trust as directed.

The Key Responsibilities of the post are: to participate in the routine phlebotomy service, working alone as required and prioritising work accordingly; to be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene.

Undertake training for prevention and control of infection; to manage a large throughput of patients, treating each as an individual and ensuring that the correct number and type of blood containers are used; and, to behave professionally at all times.

Previous experience of phlebotomy work is preferred

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.
We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.

Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.

Taking blood samples from Outpatients and In Patients.

Carrying out general departmental duties.

To label blood samples as directed in the adult venepuncture clinical guidelines.

To ensure blood samples are correctly packaged by staff for transportation to the path lab.

To administer oral solutions for timed tests for example Glucose Tolerance Tests.

To clean and sterile the working areas.

To maintain Statutory Training as required for the role.

To carry out routine stock taking and monitor stock levels.

To adhere to infection control policies.

To assist in anticoagulation clinics if required.

Phlebotomist
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

www.england.nhs.uk
Wakefield, United Kingdom
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5001 to 10000 Employees
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