Phlebotomist
| Posting date: | 04 October 2024 |
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| Salary: | £23,615.00 to £23,615.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £23615.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 October 2024 |
| Location: | Bury St Edmunds, IP33 2QZ |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9179-24-0732 |
Summary
Job responsibilities Technical and scientific Perform phlebotomy activities accurately and efficiently. Accurate identification of patient and labelling of samples according to standard procedures. Ensure that correct pre and post-test requirements have been observed by the patient. Responsible for data entry on to the computer system. Make judgements in accordance with policies and procedures to identify action and report anomalies. Ensure the correct handling, storage and appropriate delivery of samples to laboratory. Participate in the day to day management of stock control and usage to ensure efficient use where appropriate. Assist in the introduction of new processes and systems. Maintain a clean and safe working environment. Use equipment in a safe manner and report any equipment faults to a more senior member of staff. Participate in collection of samples for Research and Development, clinical trials and equipment testing. Communication Communicate effectively with patients, carers, colleagues and clinicians. Undertake Pathology reception duties when required. These include receiving visitors to the wider department, service engineers and printing ICE request forms as necessary. Information Resources Ensure adequate identification criteria, appropriate and accurate data entry To ensure patient confidentiality and conformance to Data Protection Act and Caldicott Guidelines. Be able to use Laboratory Information system, email, internet and automated operating systems, and other software packages as required. Quality/Governance/Risk Management Follow policies and procedures ensuring that the use of Q-Pulse quality management system of the Trust is complied with where appropriate. Comment on proposals for change to appropriate policies and standard operating procedures within own area. Assist in audits and where appropriate, propose service improvements within own area. Complete incident forms where appropriate. Education, Training and Development Support less experienced and other staff where required and demonstrates own work. Participates in appraisal process in line with current policies. Responsible for personal education, training and competencies. Other Duties and Additional Responsibilities The post-holder will be expected to participate in the delivery of specific duties and/or specialised responsibilities in line with the banding of the post. These responsibilities will be agreed with the post holder, will be subject to regular review and may be amended at any time with the post holders agreement.