Job summary
Bank Phlebotomist to work across all 4 sites providing clinical support to service users and co work with admin staff.
To work as part of a team, using standard techniques approved nationally and as part of staff competencies for community services. To support the Phlebotomy Lead and participate in the delivery of an efficient phlebotomy service.
Main duties of the job
Venipuncture Procedure following Health and Safety Guidelines and Infection Control Policy.
Team Work appropriately within the Team
Control stock levels and keep updated stock availability
Mandatory Trust Training to keep up to date
Swiftqueue system knowledge (training provided)
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description for details on main responsibilities.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description for details on main responsibilities.
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Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE or equivalent standard of education with emphasis on numeracy and literacy
- Proof of phlebotomy training
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience as a phlebotomist
- Knowledge of the anatomy and physiology relevant to obtaining blood by an invasive procedure
- Recognise contraindications and complications arising from the procedure and to give appropriate advise to the client or how to seek further advise
- Ability to work under pressure in a busy environment
- Able to communicate with clients and members of the multidisciplinary teams in a professional manner
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of all Health and Safety procedures
- Ability to work flexibly and as part of a team, shift patterns and unsociable hours
- Effective communication skills, both written and oral in English
- Must be able to bleed using the standard techniques and vacutainer system. Requirement for speed and accuracy, hand eye coordination
- Ability to receive and carry out instruction in a timely and appropriate manner
- Competent in use of Windows software
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships
- Ability to use own initiative
- Ability to adapt to changing environments/workloads
- Customer care
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE or equivalent standard of education with emphasis on numeracy and literacy
- Proof of phlebotomy training
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience as a phlebotomist
- Knowledge of the anatomy and physiology relevant to obtaining blood by an invasive procedure
- Recognise contraindications and complications arising from the procedure and to give appropriate advise to the client or how to seek further advise
- Ability to work under pressure in a busy environment
- Able to communicate with clients and members of the multidisciplinary teams in a professional manner
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of all Health and Safety procedures
- Ability to work flexibly and as part of a team, shift patterns and unsociable hours
- Effective communication skills, both written and oral in English
- Must be able to bleed using the standard techniques and vacutainer system. Requirement for speed and accuracy, hand eye coordination
- Ability to receive and carry out instruction in a timely and appropriate manner
- Competent in use of Windows software
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships
- Ability to use own initiative
- Ability to adapt to changing environments/workloads
- Customer care
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).
Employer details
Employer name
East London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Appleby Health Centre, Shrewsbury Health Centre, The Centre Manor Park, The Vicarage Health Centre
London
E16 1LQ
Employer's website
https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
