Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Phlebotomist

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Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking and flexible individual who would like to make a difference to our patients.

In this role you will provide a phlebotomy service to a busy department. You will work as part of a reliable and responsive clinical team.

If you have a desire to undertake this front-line position, working hours that are attractive, this could be the job for you. In return we will provide a comprehensive induction programme and you will be appraised on a yearly basis with a view to developing knowledge and skills where appropriate.

Main duties of the job

You will provide expert phlebotomy services and must demonstrate excellent customer service and communication skills. You must have the ability to function as part of a highly effective team that consistently puts Patients First.

You will be responsible for venepuncture collection and specimen processing. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to, order entry in multiple systems, verification of test result receipt, patient information retrieval and lab reception/clerical duties and functions.

About us

This post is only open for applications for individuals employed within the Hampshire and Isle of Wight NHS Care System

Organisations within scope are as follows:

Hampshire and Isle of Wight IntegratedCare Board
Southern Health Foundation Trust
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
University Hospital Southampton
Solent NHS Trust
South Central Ambulance Service
Isle of Wight NHS Trust
Hampshire Hospitals

Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.

Date posted

23 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

REF1155K

Job locations

Queen Alexandra Hospital

Cosham

PO6 3LY

Job description

Job responsibilities

Band 2 - £23,614

Full-time - 37.5 hours per week

Key Responsibilities:

Perform blood sample collection by venepuncture or other approved techniques as requested by clinical staff.
Undertake comprehensive health care needs assessment of patients, reassessing as appropriate.
Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for patient identification, labelling and return of good quality samples to the laboratories
Deal sensitively with patients and summon appropriate assistance for those who become unwell (eg Faints)
Prepare sample trolleys and maintain local stocks of venepuncture items
Dispose of tissue and patient samples and clinical waste in accordance with relevant guidelines

For further information, please see enclosed job Description

Job description

Job responsibilities

Band 2 - £23,614

Full-time - 37.5 hours per week

Key Responsibilities:

Perform blood sample collection by venepuncture or other approved techniques as requested by clinical staff.
Undertake comprehensive health care needs assessment of patients, reassessing as appropriate.
Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for patient identification, labelling and return of good quality samples to the laboratories
Deal sensitively with patients and summon appropriate assistance for those who become unwell (eg Faints)
Prepare sample trolleys and maintain local stocks of venepuncture items
Dispose of tissue and patient samples and clinical waste in accordance with relevant guidelines

For further information, please see enclosed job Description

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE level of education in English

Experience

Essential

GEO PACE Basic Learning /Phlebotomy experience.
Phlebotomy and Hospital Experience.

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Good organisational skills.
Ability to work as part of a team, or alone.
Ability to work according to Standard Operating Procedures.
Good clear communications skills {written and verbal}.
Must have legible hand writing.
Good attention to detail.
High levels of concentration required.
Excellent hand eye co ordination.
Speed and accuracy.
Flexibility.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE level of education in English

Experience

Essential

GEO PACE Basic Learning /Phlebotomy experience.
Phlebotomy and Hospital Experience.

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Good organisational skills.
Ability to work as part of a team, or alone.
Ability to work according to Standard Operating Procedures.
Good clear communications skills {written and verbal}.
Must have legible hand writing.
Good attention to detail.
High levels of concentration required.
Excellent hand eye co ordination.
Speed and accuracy.
Flexibility.

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.