University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Phlebotomist

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Job summary

Applications are invited from motivated, enthusiastic individuals for the above post at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. Your duties as a Phlebotomist will be based at Worthing Hospital covering wards, outpatients and associated clinics. You may also be required to work at Southlands Hospital or St Richards Hospital depending on the needs of the service.

The ability to work a varied shift pattern is required and this will include occasional Bank Holiday sessions or additional weekend duties.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a Trainee Phlebotomist (Band 2) to join our busy Phlebotomy Department at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. The successful applicant will work with a team of Phlebotomists predominantly based at Worthing Hospital. You will be responsible for the day to day Phlebotomy on the wards and outpatient department at Worthing, and in the outpatient department at Southlands. You will be required to work primarily at the Worthing site, but would be expected to spend time at both St Richards and Southlands Hospitals when required.

You should have good attention to detail, manual dexterity, and the ability to follow defined protocols whilst working quickly but effective under pressure, always adhering to all the Trust policies and procedures. Experience/knowledge of venepuncture techniques advantageous, but not expected. All required training will be given to the successful applicant.

The Phlebotomy Team serve an inpatient population of approximately 600 patients on each major Hospital site. Approximately 200 patients per day attend the Pathology Outpatients Department for phlebotomy, and the phlebotomy team are involved in the busy Anti-Coagulation and Haematology clinics. You will be expected to work with other healthcare professionals to ensure a smooth procedure and maintain the standard for high patient satisfaction.

About us

Join us at UHSussex, every day is different, you can be the change, better never stops.

At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Improving lives: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First. Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

Build a career with us: As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

Date posted

05 December 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

279-5802905-DEC23

Job locations

Worthing Hospital

Lyndhurst Road

Worthing

BN11 2DH

Job description

Job responsibilities

Having received the necessary Phlebotomy training and achieved an appropriate level of competence, to take blood samples from patients, under supervision, which will assist in the provision of routine analysis of specimens within Pathology in accordance with laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Phlebotomy training manual.

To maintain high standards of safety ensuring the Health & Safety of self, other staff, patients, and visitors to the laboratory.

To ensure that the arrangements for the security of buildings, equipment and chemicals are carried out in accordance with laboratory policy.

To perform phlebotomy ensuring minimal distress and discomfort to patients always.

To ensure high standards of accuracy when recording, transcribing, and checking patient demographics in particular the labelling of blood tubes.

To communicate any relevant information within the team to ensure the continual and efficient running of the service.

To seek advice from senior staff in response to patient enquiries and offer appropriate guidance strictly according to departmental policies.

To actively participate in team meetings and to inform effectively both verbally and at hand-over.

To communicate effectively with patients, relatives, and carers to obtain consent for venepuncture to take place.

Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.