Job summary
PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this post
PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY
Part time Phlebotomist required. Working 20 hrs per week over a 7 day rota.
The successful candidates will be part of a team and will be based at University Hospital Lewisham covering Community clinics and OPD and Wards in the Hospital. You must also be willing to work cross site and at any associated outreach clinics within the Trust when required.
The post holder will have at least 6 months phlebotomy experience both on wards and in clinics, and be able to demonstrate confident communication and interpersonal skills.
The Phlebotomy team cover weekend duties on a rotational basis; therefore flexibility of the successful candidate is essential.
If you are self-motivated, reliable and conscientious with a flexible approach we would like to hear from you.
Based at University Hospital Lewisham covering Community clinics and OPD and Wards in the Hospital. taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing. You must also be willing to work cross site and at any associated outreach clinics within the Trust when required.
The shifts are usually between 07:00 -13:00 Mon-Fri and 07:00 - 11:00 weekends. However these are subject to change depending on service needs.
Interview date: 19thor 24th March 2025
Main duties of the job
The post holder may be required to work at any of the Trust's sites in line with the service needs.
The post holder must at all times carry out his/her responsibilities with due regard to the Trust's Equal Opportunities Policy.
This job description describes responsibilities, as they are currently required. It is anticipated duties will change over time and the job description may need to be reviewed in the future.
All staff have a responsibility to participate in the Trust's Performance Appraisal Scheme and to contribute to their own development and the development of any staff that they are responsible for appraising.
PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this post
About us
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:
- Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
- Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
- Improving the experience of staff with disability
- Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
- Making equalities mainstream
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary:
To collect blood samples safely and efficiently in accordance with good laboratory practice and trust policies
Key Result Areas & Performance:
The post holder will be expected to carry out the following duties under the supervision of qualified staff and in accordance with appropriate standard operating procedures (SOPs), policies and Health and safety guidance:
- To collect blood samples from patients as requested by an authorised officer, by means of venepuncture, skin puncture or other approved methods. Requests for blood will be for a large variety of routine and special tests, and must be collected into the appropriate tubes.
- To communicate effectively and sensitively with patients concerning the phlebotomy procedure, with due respect for the patients welfare and dignity.
- To be aware of physical and/or psychological needs of the patient whilst taking blood samples, ensuring that assistance is available as and when necessary.
- To ensure that patient identification details are checked on every patient before the venepuncture procedure is performed.
- To ensure correct labelling of sample tubes with patient details and the correlation of request forms with samples.
- To ensure the safe transit of urgent and routine blood samples from wards and clinic areas to laboratories and to ensure that urgent samples are dealt with in accordance with laboratory policy.
- To take responsibility for all blood samples collected by indicating the date, time and signature of phlebotomist on the request form on completion.
- To establish a relationship of trust and understanding with patients and other groups of staff, ensuring that a good public image and perception of Phlebotomy is maintained at all times.
- To provide an efficient, high-quality service to all patients of the Trust at all times.
- To keep all phlebotomy areas clean and tidy in line with Health and Safety policies.
- To comply with all Trust and Departmental procedures concerning phlebotomy, including infection control.
- To provide accurate written statements in the event of accidents, incidents and/or complaints.
- To prepare samples for transportation from satellite phlebotomy areas to pathology reception.
- To provide a reception service for patients, including where necessary the production of specimen labels
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary:
To collect blood samples safely and efficiently in accordance with good laboratory practice and trust policies
Key Result Areas & Performance:
The post holder will be expected to carry out the following duties under the supervision of qualified staff and in accordance with appropriate standard operating procedures (SOPs), policies and Health and safety guidance:
- To collect blood samples from patients as requested by an authorised officer, by means of venepuncture, skin puncture or other approved methods. Requests for blood will be for a large variety of routine and special tests, and must be collected into the appropriate tubes.
- To communicate effectively and sensitively with patients concerning the phlebotomy procedure, with due respect for the patients welfare and dignity.
- To be aware of physical and/or psychological needs of the patient whilst taking blood samples, ensuring that assistance is available as and when necessary.
- To ensure that patient identification details are checked on every patient before the venepuncture procedure is performed.
- To ensure correct labelling of sample tubes with patient details and the correlation of request forms with samples.
- To ensure the safe transit of urgent and routine blood samples from wards and clinic areas to laboratories and to ensure that urgent samples are dealt with in accordance with laboratory policy.
- To take responsibility for all blood samples collected by indicating the date, time and signature of phlebotomist on the request form on completion.
- To establish a relationship of trust and understanding with patients and other groups of staff, ensuring that a good public image and perception of Phlebotomy is maintained at all times.
- To provide an efficient, high-quality service to all patients of the Trust at all times.
- To keep all phlebotomy areas clean and tidy in line with Health and Safety policies.
- To comply with all Trust and Departmental procedures concerning phlebotomy, including infection control.
- To provide accurate written statements in the event of accidents, incidents and/or complaints.
- To prepare samples for transportation from satellite phlebotomy areas to pathology reception.
- To provide a reception service for patients, including where necessary the production of specimen labels
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Basic Numeracy and literacy
- NVQ level 2 or 6 month practical phlebotomy experience
Experience
Essential
- 6 month Practical Phlebotomy experience
Desirable
- Experience of laboratory computer systems.
- Paediatric phlebotomy.
- Previous hospital experience.
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Understanding of Health & Safety implications relevant to Phlebotomy. Patient & staff confidentiality.
- Able to communicate clearly, both verbally & in writing, to all levels of staff within the organisation.
- Ability to exercise diplomacy.
- Ability to follow standard procedures.
Desirable
- Familiarity with Microsoft Word & Microsoft Outlook.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Basic Numeracy and literacy
- NVQ level 2 or 6 month practical phlebotomy experience
Experience
Essential
- 6 month Practical Phlebotomy experience
Desirable
- Experience of laboratory computer systems.
- Paediatric phlebotomy.
- Previous hospital experience.
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Understanding of Health & Safety implications relevant to Phlebotomy. Patient & staff confidentiality.
- Able to communicate clearly, both verbally & in writing, to all levels of staff within the organisation.
- Ability to exercise diplomacy.
- Ability to follow standard procedures.
Desirable
- Familiarity with Microsoft Word & Microsoft Outlook.
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.
