Job summary
PHLEBOTOMIST working in a very busy clinic area over 10 areas.
Must be proficient and experienced
To collect blood samples from patients into appropriate containers.
This job description is not personalised to an individual but is a guide to the main functions and responsibilities of the post.
Specific responsibilities will be assigned accordingly to the needs of the service.
Main duties of the job
TAKING BLOODS IN AN OUTPATIENT SETTING
Managing large volumes of patients through 10 different clinical areas.
Able to work outside in the busy drive through department.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women's Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit their careers page.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key 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 SAFETY
Operate safely in the workplace and maintain a high standard of housekeeping. Ensure all equipment is used as laid down in operating instructions. Wear appropriate uniform, protective clothing, dress as suitable to the job or as per relevant hospital policy. Ensure the safe disposal of used needles and other contaminated material.
MANAGING SELF
Attend 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.
GENERAL DUTIES
Maintain confidentiality of patients records. Receive all relevant deliveries of goods and distribute to appropriate sections or storerooms. Perform any other appropriate duties deemed necessary by the manager.
There may 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.
*THIS POST IS SUBJECT TO AN ENHANCED DBS DISCLOSURE
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key 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 SAFETY
Operate safely in the workplace and maintain a high standard of housekeeping. Ensure all equipment is used as laid down in operating instructions. Wear appropriate uniform, protective clothing, dress as suitable to the job or as per relevant hospital policy. Ensure the safe disposal of used needles and other contaminated material.
MANAGING SELF
Attend 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.
GENERAL DUTIES
Maintain confidentiality of patients records. Receive all relevant deliveries of goods and distribute to appropriate sections or storerooms. Perform any other appropriate duties deemed necessary by the manager.
There may 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.
*THIS POST IS SUBJECT TO AN ENHANCED DBS DISCLOSURE
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).
