Job summary
Surgical Phlebotomy
Phlebotomist
Band 2
Permanent 30 hours P/W 5 days covering Monday - Sunday
Ready for a new challenge?
Do have compentency in phlebotomy.
If you are self motivated and dynamic with a flexible approach and are willing to accept a challenge, then this may be the position for you.
We are looking for someone with excellent communication and organisational skills and the ability to stay calm under pressure. The post holder will be responsible for working in close liaison with the Ward staff to provide a phlebotomy service to our Ward Inpatients.
You must be able to work as part of a team.
Be flexible on shift patterns.
Main duties of the job
VENEPUNCTURE:Collect samples of blood into appropriate containers.Accurately label all samples to confirm patient identity.Ensure that samples are dispatched to the appropriate laboratories.Check patient identification against request form identification.Ensure that anomalies are reported to a senior member of staff.
HEALTH AND SAFETYEnsure all equipment is used as laid down in operating instructions.Maintain uniform compliance and wear protective clothing.Ensure the safe disposal of used needles and other contaminated material.
MANAGING SELFAttend training lectures, study days and workshops as and when relevant or as per instructions of the Manager.Read all relevant literature provided.Maintain an appropriate awareness of the relevant organizational policies and health & safety guidelines.Maintain Mandatory Training Compliance.
GENERAL DUTIESMaintain confidentiality of patient's records.Perform any other appropriate duties deemed necessary by the manager.There will be a requirement to participate in the weekend rotas.* The post holder shall as necessary provide cover for and undertake duties of absent colleagues.
* The post holder shall follow all the policies and procedures of the organisation.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.
The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.
The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.
To hear more about our achievements click here https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/media/13089/1606-annual-report-booklet_final.pdf
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Job description
Job responsibilities
VENEPUNCTURE:Collect samples of blood into appropriate containers.Accurately label all samples to confirm patient identity.Ensure that samples are dispatched to the appropriate laboratories.Check patient identification against request form identification.Ensure that anomalies are reported to a senior member of staff.
HEALTH AND SAFETYEnsure all equipment is used as laid down in operating instructions.Maintain uniform compliance and wear protective clothing.Ensure the safe disposal of used needles and other contaminated material.
MANAGING SELFAttend training lectures, study days and workshops as and when relevant or as per instructions of the Manager.Read all relevant literature provided.Maintain an appropriate awareness of the relevant organizational policies and health & safety guidelines.Maintain Mandatory role specific Training Compliance.
GENERAL DUTIESMaintain confidentiality of patients records.Perform any other appropriate duties deemed necessary by the manager.There will be a requirement to participate in the weekend rotas.* The post holder shall as necessary provide cover for and undertake duties of absent colleagues.
* The post holder shall follow all the policies and procedures of the organisation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
VENEPUNCTURE:Collect samples of blood into appropriate containers.Accurately label all samples to confirm patient identity.Ensure that samples are dispatched to the appropriate laboratories.Check patient identification against request form identification.Ensure that anomalies are reported to a senior member of staff.
HEALTH AND SAFETYEnsure all equipment is used as laid down in operating instructions.Maintain uniform compliance and wear protective clothing.Ensure the safe disposal of used needles and other contaminated material.
MANAGING SELFAttend training lectures, study days and workshops as and when relevant or as per instructions of the Manager.Read all relevant literature provided.Maintain an appropriate awareness of the relevant organizational policies and health & safety guidelines.Maintain Mandatory role specific Training Compliance.
GENERAL DUTIESMaintain confidentiality of patients records.Perform any other appropriate duties deemed necessary by the manager.There will be a requirement to participate in the weekend rotas.* The post holder shall as necessary provide cover for and undertake duties of absent colleagues.
* The post holder shall follow all the policies and procedures of the organisation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 2 /GCSE or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Ability to work as a team member
- Ability to work on own initiative under supervision
- Ability to adapt to various working situations
Desirable
- Previous experience of venepuncture
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with individuals
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 2 /GCSE or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Ability to work as a team member
- Ability to work on own initiative under supervision
- Ability to adapt to various working situations
Desirable
- Previous experience of venepuncture
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with individuals
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
