Phlebotomist London, England
Job description
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To perform venepuncture and veneole (capillary sampling) blood collection procedures (the piercing/puncturing of veins or the slicing of veneoles, which are both invasive & clinical procedures). To extract blood samples from patients in a manner that makes the blood sample suitable/fit for analytical/therapeutic or diagnostic testing and purpose.
- To provide an inpatient, outpatient and GP venepuncture service within UCLH.
- To be responsible for taking blood samples in a safe and competent manner.
- To carry out all procedures safely and maintain high standards of care at all times.
- To ensure the correct labelling and dispatch of samples.
- To work on EPR or any relevant information system for the post, once trained.
- To participate in the provision of a Saturday and Sunday service, once deemed competent.
- To take blood from babies, children and adolescents. To specialize in very small and difficult veins.
- To be experienced a capable to draw blood from difficult areas, such as foot and wrist areas.
- To develop skills in teaching and the management of junior staff.To be responsible for children, vulnerable adults and their families, in your care.
Person specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- At least 18 months Phlebotomy experience post certificate
- Certificate of proof
Experience
Essential criteria
- Able to work in a busy environment
- Able to communicate in English
- Able to work under pressure
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Ability to communicate with patients, nursing and medical staff
- Understanding the importance of continued development through PDP’s
- Experience of identifying quality issues and service improvement
- Ability to understand information processing (IT skills). ERP system
- To work unsupervised
Communication
Essential criteria
- Able to communicate accurately & effectively verbally, and in writing
- The ability to pass on messages with clarity to a wide range of people
- To have a polite and efficient telephone manner
- The ability to receive and deal effectively with confidential and sensitive information.
- Able to work under own initiative within boundaries of role
- Demonstrates evidence of willingness to learn & to attend mandatory training
Personal and People Development
Essential criteria
- Able to talk to patients in a professional manner
- To work as part of a team or ability to cope alone
Specific Requirements
Essential criteria
- Work pattern (e.g. shift work, unsociable hours).
- Ability to participate in Saturday and Sunday provision of service.
- Ability to meet physical effort (e.g. lifting and handling requirements)
- Physical skills (e.g. requirement for speed and accuracy, hand-eye co-ordination
At UCLH, we have a real ‘One Team’ ethos, and our values – safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
At UCLH we take equality of opportunity seriously and are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, with a culture that creates a real sense of belonging and trust. It is our fundamental aim, to recruit, retain and promote a diverse mix of people who are representative of our local communities. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to support our world class research, innovation and creativity.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff and has a dedicated policy which allows staff to apply for flexible working right from the beginning of employment. For more information please go to: https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/work-with-us/why-choose-uclh/flexible-working.
We offer our permanent staff an interest free season ticket loan for travel, all our staff have access to free independent and confidential support, large retail discounts, a staff discount platform, cycle to work scheme and on-site accommodation to name a few.
Additionally, UCLH Arts and Heritage’s staff wellbeing programme, Creative Comfort, offers a variety of ways to engage with the arts as a member of UCLH staff. You can try out the weekly choir, weekly art club and join the Culture Club for exclusive access to free and discounted tickets for opera, exhibitions, theatre and more.
We recognise, reward and thank colleagues by nominating them for our annual Celebrating Excellence Awards, which are funded by UCLH Charity.
We are also members of www.mytrustbenefits.co.uk/ which offers discounts on high street retail stores, offers on travel deals, and also to take advantage of cash back schemes.
This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
Please note that all correspondence regarding your application will be via email. The emails will be sent to you via TRAC.jobs and not via NHS Jobs, we encourage you to check your inbox regularly.
Please note that if you are at present in a training position on the 2016 new junior doctor’s contract and are applying for a Trust doctor role your salary will not be pay protected.
You will be placed on the appropriate point of the Trust Doctor pay scale based on your previous experience.
Please note that if you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date of the advert to assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.
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