Job summary
Providing a high quality phlebotomy service for the inpatients of Royal Lancaster Infirmary. The hours of work are 31 hours per week which will require being part of a rota to work four hour shifts on weekends and bank holidays.
Previous phlebotomy experience is desirable.
If you are interested in the position but are unable to work 31 hours per work or you require specific working times then please get in touch to discuss.
Main duties of the job
Ensuring that the patient is as comfortable and relaxed as possible and confirming their agreement to the collection of a blood sample. Collection of sample(s) of blood in accordance with training and procedures. Ensuring samples are collected into appropriate containers. Accurate, legible labelling of all samples to confirm patient identity. Checking patient identification against records and confirming with patient whenever possible. Ensuring that samples are dispatched to the appropriate laboratories in a timely fashion. Ensuring that anomalies are reported to a senior member of staff. Notifying the ward staff of any significant patient issues.
About us
We operatefrom three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, andUlverstonCommunity Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies,daycase and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1.Comply with local and national policies for the safe collection of blood by venepuncture orcapillary sampling.2. Preparation of equipment and the correct disposal of clinical waste and sharps.3. Perform duties in accordance with Trust and Pathology Health and Safety at work Policies.4. Ensure that a constantly high standard of care and service is maintained to patients, members ofstaff and the general public (in accordance with Trust and Pathology policies).5. Work flexibly, including weekdays, weekends and Bank Holidays as contracted.6.Maintenance of personal training log in conjunction with the Phlebotomy Supervisor.7.Maintain awareness of future needs and contribute towards service developments.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1.Comply with local and national policies for the safe collection of blood by venepuncture orcapillary sampling.2. Preparation of equipment and the correct disposal of clinical waste and sharps.3. Perform duties in accordance with Trust and Pathology Health and Safety at work Policies.4. Ensure that a constantly high standard of care and service is maintained to patients, members ofstaff and the general public (in accordance with Trust and Pathology policies).5. Work flexibly, including weekdays, weekends and Bank Holidays as contracted.6.Maintenance of personal training log in conjunction with the Phlebotomy Supervisor.7.Maintain awareness of future needs and contribute towards service developments.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in healthcare
- Phlebotomy experience
- Evidence of effective team working
Skills, ability & knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of client/ customer liaison
Personal qualities
Essential
- Evidence of a patient, caring & sympathetic character
- Flexible with working patterns
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in healthcare
- Phlebotomy experience
- Evidence of effective team working
Skills, ability & knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of client/ customer liaison
Personal qualities
Essential
- Evidence of a patient, caring & sympathetic character
- Flexible with working patterns
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).
