Bank- Phlebotomist

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

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Job summary

This post will provide a venepuncture service to Patients and Service Users who are housebound or attend Community Phlebotomy Clinics, in Barking, Havering and Redbridge.

The Phlebotomist will work under the direction of the Phlebotomy Supervisor and will ensure a clean, comfortable and safe environment for service users

Main duties of the job

The main responsibilities of the post include but are not limited to: To check patient details are correct and explain the procedure to the patient and ensure that the patient is comfortable throughout the procedure. To liaise with the hospital/pathology to ensure that all bottles are deliveredTo communicate with service users including booking appointments.To use the patient data forms available and ensure that you correctly list all relevant patient information that is requestedBe willing to take an active interest in the service you provide, ensuring that you promote the service wherever possible to ensure a high level of attendance from patientsTo complete weekly stock checks to ensure there is adequate quantities of consumables and place orders for any stock requirements through the ordering system.Maintain cleanliness and hygiene as per NELFT infection control policies.A U.K drivers licence and access to a vehicle is crucial as you will be required to drive to housebound patient appointments as well as driving to various Health Centres (except where excluded under DDA)Flexibility is essential as you may be asked to work extra/unsociable hours PLEASE NOTE: We can only accept applications from fully qualified phlebotomists with substantial experience of working as a qualified phlebotomist

About us

Do you want to be part of an innovative, dynamic organisation that is committed to delivering the best care by the best people? We are looking to appoint people who are as passionate about high quality care as we are.

NELFT provides award winning community and mental healthcare for over 2 million people. We work to ensure our patients, their friends and family, feel confident that their health needs are well met. With an excellent reputation for research and development, our skilled health professionals are at the cutting edge of evidence-based innovation, opening up the possibilities for better ways of working and delivery of care.

We are committed to the delivering the best care for our patients. The successful candidate will share this commitment and demonstrate our Trust values.

Date posted

05 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£12.45 an hour plus HCAS

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

395-Bank215-MAY24

Job locations

Various

Barking, Havering & Redbridge

RM13 8GQ

Job description

Job responsibilities

The main duties of the role are outlined fully below and in the attached job description.

If you have any queries about the post, please contact temporary staffing recruitment team on 0300 300 1530.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The main duties of the role are outlined fully below and in the attached job description.

If you have any queries about the post, please contact temporary staffing recruitment team on 0300 300 1530.

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

Minimum 1 years experience in taking bloods.

Knowledge

Essential

Ability to understand office procedures and work on own initiative within appropriate guidelines

Skills

Essential

Ability to work unsupervised

Qualification

Essential

Accredited Qualification in Venepuncture
Basic First Aid Qualification

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

Minimum 1 years experience in taking bloods.

Knowledge

Essential

Ability to understand office procedures and work on own initiative within appropriate guidelines

Skills

Essential

Ability to work unsupervised

Qualification

Essential

Accredited Qualification in Venepuncture
Basic First Aid Qualification

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.