Job summary
As a phlebotomist you will be responsible for safely performing venepuncture for ward-based patients and for patients attending clinics and appointments in the Outpatient Department from the age of 16 years and older.
Main duties of the job
Report any concern of a patient's condition during a procedure to the senior nurse or doctor in charge.
Access ICE to print patient blood test information.
Access Careflow to arrive and outcome patients attending for scheduled appointments.
Monitor and order stock as required for service provision.
Maintain own phlebotomy trolley, including replenishing of stock as needed and clean in line with IPC and local policy.
Ensure that samples are labelled at the patient's bedside/with the patient correctly and using the correct request forms in line with Trust policy.
Ensure the safe transit of urgent and routine blood samples from the wards and clinic areas to laboratories to ensure that urgent samples are dealt with in accordance with laboratory policy.
Participate in late rotas, work flexibly to support the service.
Identify and report any patient safety incidents, near misses or concerns to the nurse in charge and using the InPhase reporting system
About us
Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.
Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.
We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.
Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronymICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.
We have a number of staff networks including the Global Ethnic Majority (GEM) network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our Armed Forces network is one of our emerging networks.
The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To maintain the knowledge and skills to perform specialist blood tests i.e. the use of cryoflask, performing genetics screening, Group & Save, chromium & cobalt, and PTH samples, and follow the correct procedure for transporting these samples to the lab.
Follow Trust policy for taking samples from high-risk patients incl. HIV and Hep B & C patients and transporting high-risk samples to the lab.
To abide by Trust policies and procedures in regard to IPC/COSHH and local policy and procedures.
Perform venepuncture with correct order of draw, obtaining patient consent to treatment.
Build and maintain safe and effective therapeutic relationships.
Communicate effectively with a wide range of people using a range of preferred methods
Work flexibly across all wards and the Phlebotomy department, to ensure service cover and needs.
Work on a rota system to cover bank holidays.
Be able to recognise increasing risk and alert significant others and the team to respond as needed.
To provide cover for other phlebotomists in the event of annual leave or sickness.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To maintain the knowledge and skills to perform specialist blood tests i.e. the use of cryoflask, performing genetics screening, Group & Save, chromium & cobalt, and PTH samples, and follow the correct procedure for transporting these samples to the lab.
Follow Trust policy for taking samples from high-risk patients incl. HIV and Hep B & C patients and transporting high-risk samples to the lab.
To abide by Trust policies and procedures in regard to IPC/COSHH and local policy and procedures.
Perform venepuncture with correct order of draw, obtaining patient consent to treatment.
Build and maintain safe and effective therapeutic relationships.
Communicate effectively with a wide range of people using a range of preferred methods
Work flexibly across all wards and the Phlebotomy department, to ensure service cover and needs.
Work on a rota system to cover bank holidays.
Be able to recognise increasing risk and alert significant others and the team to respond as needed.
To provide cover for other phlebotomists in the event of annual leave or sickness.
Person Specification
Skill
Essential
- experience of working with people preferably in a healthcare environment
Desirable
- Experience of working as a Phlebotomist/ Phlebotomy experience in the last year
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
- Experience of working with Diagnostic systems eg. ICE
Person Specification
Skill
Essential
- experience of working with people preferably in a healthcare environment
Desirable
- Experience of working as a Phlebotomist/ Phlebotomy experience in the last year
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
- Experience of working with Diagnostic systems eg. ICE
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).
