Experienced Phlebotomist - Part Time

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Experienced Phlebotomist - Part Time

The phlebotomy department at Brants Bridge is looking for a Part time Band 3 experienced phlebotomist to support with the daily provision of quality blood collection services . We are an extensive department that services both wards and outpatient clinics. We are looking for one who is hardworking, enthusiastic and have previous experience in a similar role to join our team.

Main duties of the job

Post holder will be required to collect samples from inpatients, patients attending outpatient clinics. Post holder is required to liaise with clinicians, other healthcare professionals including laboratory staff, with patients and their representatives and with commercial suppliers. Post holder will be required to perform a range of venepuncture techniques in a variety of clinical settings and will work without direct supervision.

They will also be required to perform reception and telephone duties.

The Trust has designated the prevention and control of infection and the full implementation of the Health Act (2006) as a core component in the organisation's clinical governance, managing risk and patient safety programmes. In consequence, all employees are expected to:-

1) Following consistently high standards of infection control practice, especially with reference to decontamination, adherence to dress/uniform code and for clinical staff, aseptic technique.

2) Being aware of and follow all Trust infection control guidelines and procedures relevant to their work.

3) Participating in annual mandatory training update

Safeguarding Children and Adults

The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust takes the issues of Safeguarding Children and Adults very seriously. All employees have a responsibility to support the Trust in its duties by attending mandatory training on Safeguarding children and adults.

About us

Reading sits on the river Thames and is served by great road and rail links to London, Oxford and Southampton. With excellent leisure and shopping facilities, and a thriving cultural scene, Reading is a wonderful place to live, work and play and provides excellent facilities for families, including some of the best state and private schools in the UK.

The CQC recently rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as Good.

Our values:Compassionate,Aspirational,Resourceful,Excellent, reflect the type of Trust we aspire to be and you can join our dedicated and talented staff to make this happen.

Date posted

11 October 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum, pro rata.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

193-5732095NGCEP3

Job locations

Bracknell Healthspace

Eastern Gate, brants Bridge

Bracknell

RG12 9RT

Job description

Job responsibilities

Collects, using venepuncture procedures, blood samples from inpatients and from patients attending the outpatient clinics within the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust sites.
Monitors and maintains the health, safety and security of self and patients during the venepuncture procedure. Practices within risk management/ occupational health legislation and Trust procedures.
Collects samples from patients in high risk categories and is aware of potential hazards. Is able to follow agreed protocol to minimise risk to self and others.

Is aware of the clinical conditions and precautions that are necessary for sample quality to be maintained during the venepuncture procedure. This includes site selection, correct use of tourniquet and selection of blood sample bottles.

Ensures that blood sample bottles are accurately labelled and barcoded in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.

Please refer to the job description attached.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Collects, using venepuncture procedures, blood samples from inpatients and from patients attending the outpatient clinics within the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust sites.
Monitors and maintains the health, safety and security of self and patients during the venepuncture procedure. Practices within risk management/ occupational health legislation and Trust procedures.
Collects samples from patients in high risk categories and is aware of potential hazards. Is able to follow agreed protocol to minimise risk to self and others.

Ensures that blood sample bottles are accurately labelled and barcoded in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.

Please refer to the job description attached.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

GCSE Maths or equivalent

Experience

Essential

Able to perform phlebotomy procedures

Desirable

NVQ Level 3

Professional Skills

Essential

Good level of computer literacy

Other requirements

Essential

Health and safety knowledge

Desirable

COSHH knowledge

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

GCSE Maths or equivalent

Experience

Essential

Able to perform phlebotomy procedures

Desirable

NVQ Level 3

Professional Skills

Essential

Good level of computer literacy

Other requirements

Essential

Health and safety knowledge

Desirable

COSHH knowledge

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.