Job summary
HCA Surgical Inpatient Phlebotomists
Hours: 18 hours
Shifts required Monday to Sunday 8.00am - 2:30pm to cover a 7 day service on a rota.
Location: Worcester
Job Description: We are currently seeking dedicated and skilled HCA Phlebotomists to join our Surgical Division at Worcester Royal Hospital. As a Phlebotomist in the surgical wards, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient collection of blood samples from patients 7 days a week. Your responsibilities will include:
- Collecting blood samples with precision and care.
- Collaborating with the medical team to prioritise and organise sample collections.
- Ensuring correct labelling and documentation of samples.
- Maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
For more information regarding the role, please contact ward manager Amy Clarke via email at: amy.clarke45@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
Demonstrate competency as a phlebotomist for inpatients
Responsible for day to day management for the taking of phlebotomy
procedures
Working with the ward managers
To co-ordinate the tasks required of the Phlebotomy team on the
surgical inpatient wards
To mentor, supervise and teach new members of the Phlebotomy team
Participate in service development
Assist with the production and modification of Standard Operating
procedures
The post holder will prioritise and visit the wards on a daily
basis, in order to collect blood samples as requested by the clinical teams
The post holder will liaise with clinical and nursing teams and be
aware of ward rules and procedures such as consultant rounds, treatments and
protected meal times, which may require a modification in the phlebotomy
schedules
The post holder will assess and confirm the patients identity
matches that on the request form, following trust policy.
The post holder will ensure accurate and legible labelling of
specimen tubes, following the Trust Policy
The post holder will inform the clinical staff and document on blood
request form if it was not possible to obtain a blood sample.
Carry the In-House Phlebotomy bleep at all times ensuring it is
answered in a timely manner and address all issues raised through this, keeping
accurate records and escalating to a manager where needed.
About us
Our purpose is simple - Putting Patients First. We are looking for exceptional colleagues who can help us achieve this.
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.
The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester
Our workforce is over 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision - working in partnership to provide the best healthcare for our communities, leading and supporting our teams to move 4ward. Our 4ward behaviours, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.
Our objectives are simple:
- Best services for local people
- Best experience of care and best outcomes for our patients
- Best use of resources
- Best people
Better never stops, and our Clinical Services Strategy provides a clear future vision for our Trust, our hospitals, our services and our role in the wider health and care system.
We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
Demonstrate competency as a phlebotomist for inpatients
Responsible for day to day management for the taking of phlebotomy
procedures
Working with the ward managers
To co-ordinate the tasks required of the Phlebotomy team on the
surgical inpatient wards
To mentor, supervise and teach new members of the Phlebotomy team
Participate in service development
Assist with the production and modification of Standard Operating
procedures
Key Duties
Phlebotomy Duties
The post holder will prioritise and visit the wards on a daily
basis, in order to collect blood samples as requested by the clinical teams
The post holder will liaise with clinical and nursing teams and be
aware of ward rules and procedures such as consultant rounds, treatments and
protected meal times, which may require a modification in the phlebotomy
schedules
The post holder will assess and confirm the patients identity
matches that on the request form, following trust policy. Any discrepancies
must be reported to the appropriate clinician or nurse in charge
The post holder will reassure the patient and alleviate any
anxieties relating to the collection of blood and formally ask for permission
to collect the blood specimen. If the patient refuses, the post holder must end
the procedure and report to the appropriate clinician or nurse in charge,
documenting the refusal.
The post holder will ascertain the specimen requirements and
collect blood by venepuncture into appropriate containers
The post holder will ensure accurate and legible labelling of
specimen tubes, following the Trust Policy
The post holder will inform the clinical staff and document on blood
request form if it was not possible to obtain a blood sample.
The post holder will ensure that specimens are sent to the
laboratory by the POD system or in person.
The post holder will dispose of clinical waste in line with Trust
Policies
Carry the In-House Phlebotomy bleep at all times ensuring it is
answered in a timely manner and address all issues raised through this, keeping
accurate records and escalating to a manager where needed.
Risk Assessment
The
post involves manual handling activities, exposure to bodily fluids and
exposure to high noise levels. It may also involve exposure to challenging
behaviour.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
Demonstrate competency as a phlebotomist for inpatients
Responsible for day to day management for the taking of phlebotomy
procedures
Working with the ward managers
To co-ordinate the tasks required of the Phlebotomy team on the
surgical inpatient wards
To mentor, supervise and teach new members of the Phlebotomy team
Participate in service development
Assist with the production and modification of Standard Operating
procedures
Key Duties
Phlebotomy Duties
The post holder will prioritise and visit the wards on a daily
basis, in order to collect blood samples as requested by the clinical teams
The post holder will liaise with clinical and nursing teams and be
aware of ward rules and procedures such as consultant rounds, treatments and
protected meal times, which may require a modification in the phlebotomy
schedules
The post holder will assess and confirm the patients identity
matches that on the request form, following trust policy. Any discrepancies
must be reported to the appropriate clinician or nurse in charge
The post holder will reassure the patient and alleviate any
anxieties relating to the collection of blood and formally ask for permission
to collect the blood specimen. If the patient refuses, the post holder must end
the procedure and report to the appropriate clinician or nurse in charge,
documenting the refusal.
The post holder will ascertain the specimen requirements and
collect blood by venepuncture into appropriate containers
The post holder will ensure accurate and legible labelling of
specimen tubes, following the Trust Policy
The post holder will inform the clinical staff and document on blood
request form if it was not possible to obtain a blood sample.
The post holder will ensure that specimens are sent to the
laboratory by the POD system or in person.
The post holder will dispose of clinical waste in line with Trust
Policies
Carry the In-House Phlebotomy bleep at all times ensuring it is
answered in a timely manner and address all issues raised through this, keeping
accurate records and escalating to a manager where needed.
Risk Assessment
The
post involves manual handling activities, exposure to bodily fluids and
exposure to high noise levels. It may also involve exposure to challenging
behaviour.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good numeracy and literacy skills
- Venepuncture competencies
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in a caring environment
Desirable
skills & personal qualities
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Flexible working capacity
- Punctual
- Reliable
- Due to nature of work this post is deemed to require enhanced disclosure clearance.
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good numeracy and literacy skills
- Venepuncture competencies
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in a caring environment
Desirable
skills & personal qualities
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Flexible working capacity
- Punctual
- Reliable
- Due to nature of work this post is deemed to require enhanced disclosure clearance.
Desirable
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.
