Experienced Phlebotomist - F/T & P/T
This job is now closed
Job summary
Experienced Phlebotomist - Fixed Term 10 months - Part Time 18.75 h/w.
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.
Details
Date posted
29 February 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum, pro rata.
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
10 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
193-6089334NCG
Job locations
Royal Berkshire Hospital
21 Craven road
Reading
RG1 5AN
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Berkshire Hospital
21 Craven road
Reading
RG1 5AN
Employer's website
https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Supporting documents
Privacy notice
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)