Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Phlebotomist

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Job summary

Working in the Primrose Unit, Bedford hospital to perform the taking of blood samples by venepuncture and/or capillary technique Interpretation of test request data in order to correctly select sample tube and degree of prioritisation.

Main duties of the job

1 To work as a member of the Primrose Unit which will entail working in a flexible, supportive manner.

2 To undertake collection of blood samples for oncology patients under the care of the Primrose Unit.

4 To be able to request blood tests on Trust Pathology System- ICE

5 Use of personal judgement when selecting a suitable vein for the venepuncture whilst acting within the Trust Phlebotomy policy

6 Take the consent of patients having to have a blood test and act in accordance with their wishes wherever possible.

About us

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.

Our Values

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

Date posted

11 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

418-AHP2151-GT

Job locations

Bedford Hospital

Kempstom Road

Bedford

MK42 9DJ

Job description

Job responsibilities

1 To work as a member of the Primrose Unit which will entail working in a flexible, supportive manner.

2 To undertake collection of blood samples for oncology patients under the care of the Primrose Unit.

4 To be able to request blood tests on Trust Pathology System- ICE

5 Use of personal judgement when selecting a suitable vein for the venepuncture whilst acting within the Trust Phlebotomy policy

6 Take the consent of patients having to have a blood test and act in accordance with their wishes wherever possible.

7 To be aware of the patient as an individual and adopt a holistic approach to the delivery of care.

8 To assist the qualified nurse in the risk assessments of all patients and carry out manual handling as per Trust Policy

9 To maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

10 To perform no more than the recommended number of venepunctures on a patient on any single occasion referring to senior colleagues or clinicians for assistance when appropriate

11 Comply with all Infection Control procedures and refer to more senior staff when unsure of procedure.

12 Refer to qualified nursing and or medical staff when unable to select a suitable site for venepuncture on any particular patient.

13 Attend to minor emergencies that may occur as a result of the phlebotomy procedure by reassuring the patient and summoning appropriate help if needed.

14 Be able to respond in a calm and professional manner to the angry and/or abusive patient and to refer to the nurse in charge if unable to resolve the difficulty.

15 To liaise and communicate effectively with patients and relatives referring them to the nurses regarding their care, treatment and discharge process.

16 To communicate effectively within the multidisciplinary team throughout the Primrose Unit and Trust

17 To report to nurse in Charge incidents/ accidents to staff, patients and visitors.

18 To report to any defective or faulty equipment to Nurse In Charge as appropriate

19 To ensure proper care and usage of equipment in the Primrose Unit.

20 To maintain and up-date own development and attend trust mandatory training and participate fully in individual performance review and objective setting process of the Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

21 To attend and contribute regularly to Primrose Unit meetings

22 To be aware of current issues and policies within the Trust and the Primrose Unit

23 To take part in the development of practice guidelines within the unit/ward

24 To assist Nurse in Charge in identifying, implementing and monitoring the standards of care