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 are an acute trust caring for over half a million people
in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the
community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields
(Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best
possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative,
always seeking better ways to work.
We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive
environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to
share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of
equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds
and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority
groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are
currently underrepresented in the Trust.
If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and
respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.
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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
- Ability to satisfy Occupational Health screening
- Adaptable and flexible according to the demands of the service.
- Understanding of need to maintain confidentiality
- Willingness to work flexibly.
- Full Clean driving licence.
- 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
- Ability to satisfy Occupational Health screening
- Adaptable and flexible according to the demands of the service.
- Understanding of need to maintain confidentiality
- Willingness to work flexibly.
- Full Clean driving licence.
- 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.
