Job summary
We are looking to expand our Phlebotomy service within MYTT.
The role will involve working across all 3 sites (Pinderfields, Pontefract and Dewsbury). The post will require some weekend and bank holiday working on a rota system.
We provide a phlebotomy service to hospital wards, outpatients, housebound patients and the new Clinical Diagnostic Centre in Wakefield.
We are looking for applicants with phlebotomy experience but training will be provided to candidates with the right qualities to join our team.
Main duties of the job
To collect blood samples from patients in accordance to the Trust's venepuncture and infection control policies and procedures. This will include collecting samples from within the hospital, community clinics and in patient homes.
The post holders must be polite, caring and understanding when dealing with patients and staff members.
About us
We provide care and support to over a million people in
Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across our
three hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (Wakefield).
Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront of
innovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of our
workforce.
We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectful
and maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make Mid
Yorkshire the best place to work and receive care.
We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasm
irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity and
gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation,
or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support to
someone with a health and care need. As ethnic minority groups, members of the
LGBTQ+ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currently
under-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications from
members of these groups. We have policies and procedures to ensure all
applicants are treated fairly and consistently.
We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuable
guidance and feedback from those with lived experience.
We have a clear vision and you could be part of this! If
you share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of our
patients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To collect blood samples by both venepuncture
and capillary methods where appropriate, for laboratory testing. Patients will
include both inpatients and outpatients from the Trust and from General Practice
and includes babies and young children where appropriate.
To ensure that samples are placed in appropriate
specimen containers as set out in instructions, and to carry out clear and
accurate labelling of these samples.
To ensure that all samples are of acceptable
quality, taken from an appropriate vein, and collected in sufficient
quantity.
To ensure that all samples are delivered
promptly to the specimen collection point or to Pathology Specimen Reception as
appropriate.
To inform Phlebotomist Supervisor(s) of any
operational problems that are encountered.
To work to the Trust standards concerning the
control of hospital acquired infections and to ensure infection risks to
patients is minimised.
To follow standard operating procedures, health
and safety policies and procedures and Trust policies where applicable.
To maintain a clean and tidy environment whilst
collecting blood samples on wards or in surgeries.
To maintain blood collecting trays/trolleys, and
work surfaces in the Blood Collecting Room in a clean and tidy condition.
To collect samples from patients for paternity
testing/DNA analysis as appropriate (Site dependent).
Job description
Job responsibilities
To collect blood samples by both venepuncture
and capillary methods where appropriate, for laboratory testing. Patients will
include both inpatients and outpatients from the Trust and from General Practice
and includes babies and young children where appropriate.
To ensure that samples are placed in appropriate
specimen containers as set out in instructions, and to carry out clear and
accurate labelling of these samples.
To ensure that all samples are of acceptable
quality, taken from an appropriate vein, and collected in sufficient
quantity.
To ensure that all samples are delivered
promptly to the specimen collection point or to Pathology Specimen Reception as
appropriate.
To inform Phlebotomist Supervisor(s) of any
operational problems that are encountered.
To work to the Trust standards concerning the
control of hospital acquired infections and to ensure infection risks to
patients is minimised.
To follow standard operating procedures, health
and safety policies and procedures and Trust policies where applicable.
To maintain a clean and tidy environment whilst
collecting blood samples on wards or in surgeries.
To maintain blood collecting trays/trolleys, and
work surfaces in the Blood Collecting Room in a clean and tidy condition.
To collect samples from patients for paternity
testing/DNA analysis as appropriate (Site dependent).
Person Specification
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to work well within a small team.
- Able to work alone if required.
- Enthusiasm for work.
- Enthusiasm to undertake appropriate training as required to facilitate service developments.
- Ability to maintain calm and confident approach at all times.
Experience
Essential
- No previous experience required.
Desirable
- Experience of blood collection techniques.
- Experience of dealing with members of the public in a health care setting.
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of secondary education - GCSE or equivalent.
- Full UK driving licence
Desirable
- Suitable qualifications in health care/health & safety
- Level II qualifications in Maths, English and Sciences
Skills and AbiIities
Essential
- Able to communicate clearly and precisely both verbally and in writing with patients and all levels of staff inside and outside Pathology.
Knowledge and Awareness
Desirable
- Knowledge of health & safety procedures.
- Understands the nature of patient confidentiality.
Others
Essential
- Willingness to work flexibly.
- Friendly and approachable.
Person Specification
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to work well within a small team.
- Able to work alone if required.
- Enthusiasm for work.
- Enthusiasm to undertake appropriate training as required to facilitate service developments.
- Ability to maintain calm and confident approach at all times.
Experience
Essential
- No previous experience required.
Desirable
- Experience of blood collection techniques.
- Experience of dealing with members of the public in a health care setting.
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of secondary education - GCSE or equivalent.
- Full UK driving licence
Desirable
- Suitable qualifications in health care/health & safety
- Level II qualifications in Maths, English and Sciences
Skills and AbiIities
Essential
- Able to communicate clearly and precisely both verbally and in writing with patients and all levels of staff inside and outside Pathology.
Knowledge and Awareness
Desirable
- Knowledge of health & safety procedures.
- Understands the nature of patient confidentiality.
Others
Essential
- Willingness to work flexibly.
- Friendly and approachable.
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.
