Job summary
We are recruiting for 3 Phlebotomists to join our Acute Medicine team at St Mary's Hospital in Paddington. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and expert team where you will be supported to build on your current skillset.
The role involves working closely with the Phlebotomist team as well as the Nursing teams across 9 Medical wards to provide a high quality Phlebotomy and cannulation care to a wide group of patients.
We are looking for highly motivated individuals who wishe to progress their career within the Health Care sector; the Trust provides various excellent training programmes to support your career progression as well as mentorship opportunities from different staff groups to support your learning and development needs.
Main duties of the job
This is a full time position, and the role requires for someone to work shift patterns; this includes being flexible to do the following shifts: 08:00 - 16:00, 06:00 - 14:00, the early shifts is to support the wards with early discharges. We also require the members of staff to have the ability to work every weekend.
You must be:
Self-motivated
A team player
Willing to go above and beyond
Possess excellent interpersonal skills
Enjoy the challenge offered by a busy but progressive Acute Medicine department based in the heart of Central London
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share.
You key areas of responsbility will be:
Responsible for the collection of blood samples from patients as specified by the ward
Work closely with the Phlebotomist team to ensure cover on all wards
Access patient notes, identify/cross reference and print requests from numerous computer systems including Cerner within outreach clinics
To be flexible and provide cover for colleagues as experience and training allows
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role of the Phlebotomist is to ensure that blood samples are taken efficiently and safety as per Trust guidelines whilst working collaboratively with the ward staff to ensure prioritisation.
- To work collaboratively with the ward nurses and support staff to collect blood samples from patients
- Undertake agreed clinical and non-clinical tasks following training, ensuring referral to appropriate trained staff as required
- Support early discharges of patients by prioritising blood samples to be taken
- To assist with the provision of high quality service for staff and patients
- To ensure all patient blood samples are taken efficiently and safely
- To provide support to other Phlebotomists within the team at other wards
- Responsible for the collection of blood samples from patients as specified by the ward
- Access patient notes, identify/cross reference and print requests from numerous computer systems including Cerner within outreach clinics
- Responsible for the safe disposal of contaminated materials, including sharps
- To sort and identify specimens received
To be flexible and provide cover for colleagues as experience and training allows
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role of the Phlebotomist is to ensure that blood samples are taken efficiently and safety as per Trust guidelines whilst working collaboratively with the ward staff to ensure prioritisation.
- To work collaboratively with the ward nurses and support staff to collect blood samples from patients
- Undertake agreed clinical and non-clinical tasks following training, ensuring referral to appropriate trained staff as required
- Support early discharges of patients by prioritising blood samples to be taken
- To assist with the provision of high quality service for staff and patients
- To ensure all patient blood samples are taken efficiently and safely
- To provide support to other Phlebotomists within the team at other wards
- Responsible for the collection of blood samples from patients as specified by the ward
- Access patient notes, identify/cross reference and print requests from numerous computer systems including Cerner within outreach clinics
- Responsible for the safe disposal of contaminated materials, including sharps
- To sort and identify specimens received
To be flexible and provide cover for colleagues as experience and training allows
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Phlebotomist Certification
- Numeracy Skills Level 1
- Literacy Skills Level 2
Desirable
- Level 3 in Health or equivalent (NVQ3 Advanced Apprenticeship)
Experience
Essential
- Working within a high pressured environment
- Working within an Acute Medicine setting as a Phlebotomist
- Good knowledge and understanding of the operations of a phlebotomy service
Desirable
- Previous recent care work experience in an acute NHS environment
- Working in Emergency and Elderly wards
- Phlebotomy experience
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Good communication skills both oral and written.
- Good team working and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrate ability to work on own initiative
Desirable
- Computer skills
- Customer care training
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Phlebotomist Certification
- Numeracy Skills Level 1
- Literacy Skills Level 2
Desirable
- Level 3 in Health or equivalent (NVQ3 Advanced Apprenticeship)
Experience
Essential
- Working within a high pressured environment
- Working within an Acute Medicine setting as a Phlebotomist
- Good knowledge and understanding of the operations of a phlebotomy service
Desirable
- Previous recent care work experience in an acute NHS environment
- Working in Emergency and Elderly wards
- Phlebotomy experience
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Good communication skills both oral and written.
- Good team working and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrate ability to work on own initiative
Desirable
- Computer skills
- Customer care training
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).
