Job summary
The Phlebotomy service supports Pathology, general practitioners, community healthcare and private hospitals in east Kent, providing blood samples from the patients of EKUHFT, to the laboratories. Phlebotomists provide a service to the wards and clinics at the William Harvey Hospital (WHH) in Ashford, Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (QEQM) in Margate and the Kent and Canterbury Hospital (K&CH). Additional phlebotomy outpatient clinics are held at Buckland Hospital in Dover and the Royal Victoria Hospital in Folkestone.
Please note that previous applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
- To also embrace the use of technology for labelling of samples
- To be compassionate and caring as a member of our front line Phlebotomy Team
- Label all specimens, paying meticulous attention to accuracy and clarity of writing
- To work both on the Wards and within the Phlebotomy Suites as required
- To be flexible and be a team player
- Collect samples for Oral Glucose Tolerance Tests as appropriate
- Ensure work areas are adequately stocked with consumables from Laboratory stores and inform senior staff to make them aware of deficiencies.
- Maintain utmost confidentiality at all times when handling patient details - implications of specific tests must not be discussed with patients.
- Give assistance to patients experiencing difficulties, e.g. those becoming unwell during blood taking.
- Report accidents/incidents to patients arising in the course of blood taking immediately to a Senior Phlebotomist and Transfusion Practitioner and complete appropriate documentation promptly.
- Ensure that all work areas and equipment are cleaned daily, and all spillages are cleared in the correct manner immediately.
- To be mindful of our appointment times and try to work within these to prevent delays
About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with three acute hospitals and community sites serving a local population of around 700,000.We also provide specialist services for Kent and Medway.
We care about our patients and our people. We are focused on providing outstanding, safe patient care, and a positive working culture that benefits staff and patients alike. With our emphasis on staff training and development, a staff support scheme that's second to none, and a healthy package of benefits, it's easy to put down roots in East Kent Hospitals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'. If you have any further queries please do not hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'. If you have any further queries please do not hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Maths & English minimum grade D or equivalent
Desirable
- Phlebotomy course Basic IT qualification
Customer facing
Essential
- Evidence of working in a customer facing environment
Desirable
- evidence of working in a care setting
Computer literate
Essential
- Evidence of computer literacy and attention to detail
- Evidence of working as part of a team
- Understanding of patient confidentiality/GDPR
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Maths & English minimum grade D or equivalent
Desirable
- Phlebotomy course Basic IT qualification
Customer facing
Essential
- Evidence of working in a customer facing environment
Desirable
- evidence of working in a care setting
Computer literate
Essential
- Evidence of computer literacy and attention to detail
- Evidence of working as part of a team
- Understanding of patient confidentiality/GDPR
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).
