Phlebotomist band 2

Job summary

Mount Vernon and CSS Division

The Hillingdon Hospital

Phlebotomist

30 hours per week

Applications are invited from motivated, enthusiastic individuals for the above post. Your duties as a Phlebotomist (taking blood) will be based at Hillingdon Hospital covering wards, outpatients and associated outreach clinics, the role also includes working cross site at our Mount Vernon site

Although you will be based at Hillingdon Hospital you will also be required to work at the Mount Vernon site as appropriate dependent on the needs of the service the ability to work a varied shift pattern is essential and this will include occasional bank holidays sessions, or additional weekend duties on both sites.

No formal qualifications are expected as full training will be given, although previous phlebotomy experience or experience in a nursing/caring profession may be an advantage.

A full driving licence and the use of a car to enable travel to outreach locations are essential.

Main duties of the job

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

1. To take blood samples from patients (phlebotomy) on the hospital wards, outpatients or remote locations as required covering both hospital sites, ensuring that service is of high quality, patient focused, and

1. To identify the samples required for the investigation

1. To be able to explain and re-assure patients and/or their agents on the procedure to be undertaken.

1. To answer any appropriate queries from patients and generally ensure that a considerate and sympathetic approach is maintained in all patient

1. To maintain adequate stocks of consumable items required to perform phlebotomy and to notify appropriate staff when new supplies are

1. To ensure all phlebotomy waste and especially sharp waste is disposed of in accordance with Trust

1. To ensure the correct type of specimen is collected from the patient and that it can be tested within the necessary "time window".

1. To liaise with Phlebotomy supervisor, Medical & Nursing staff on matters related to phlebotomy technique, or when problems in venepuncture / capillary collection are encountered.

1. Liaise with laboratory scientific and support staff on sample requirements, processing and

1. Refer any complaints from patients, patient's family etc. to senior nurses and/or manager as required.

1. Ensure samples are adequately prepared for transport to the laboratory or other locations, including ensuring receipt of samples requiring special processing or requirements.

About us

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust's services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics.

The safety and well-being of our patients and of our staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this - particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress and going forward by working in partnership with local GPs, charities,community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are absolutely focused on ensuring that our hospitalsprovide high quality, safe and compassionate care, while drive forward the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.

We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.