Clinical Support Worker/Phlebotomist

Job summary

Clinical support worker/ Phlebotomist

Pathology Support unit

Band 2 £22,383

Hours: 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

Pathology and Blood Sciences have also had major investment in new equipment and refurbishment. We are committed to the quality of service we provide our patients and users and were recently awarded ISO 15189 accreditation for Haematology/Blood Transfusion and Chemistry repertoires.

Here at Milton Keynes we have committed leadership who engage our staff, listen to innovative ideas, and involve our people in the challenges and improvements that our organisation faces. Continuing professional and personal development is encouraged and supported. We provide a comprehensive 24/7 service which staff support through flexible rostering.

Applications are invited to join the Pathology Support Unit of Blood Sciences in a dual role post as a Phlebotomist/ Clinical Support Worker working with a team of dedicated healthcare professionals to deliver a high quality service that is responsive to patient requirements. You will be a key member of the PSU team providing support services to departments analysing and reporting on, blood, urine, faeces and other materials to achieve the objectives of efficient and effective patient care. In the Phlebotomy role you will be required to provide a service that ensures timely sample collection and delivery for analysis whilst maintaining patient safety.

Interview date: 17.10.2023

Main duties of the job

To provide a timely and caring phlebotomy service to the wards of Milton Keynes Hospital and thus helping with the diagnosis and discharge of patients.

To process samples within the laboratory in a timely manner and thus help with the diagnosis and discharge of patients. To provide information and assist with enquiries as and when required.

You will be required to deliver a service that meets the quality standards of ISO 15189 and participate in work patterns that support our 24/7 service, working weekends and bank holidays, which attract salary enhancement.

For further information contact Linda Roberts (Linda.Roberts@mkuh.nhs.uk) on 01908 995770

About us

You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:

• Free on-site parking
• Free tea and coffee
• Great flexible workingopportunities
• Discounted gym membership
• Lease car scheme
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme
• On site nursery (chargeable)
• Extensive staff health and well-being programme

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.

Employer details

Employer name

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

General Pathology (Dept)

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD

Employer's website

https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/working-at-mkuh (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

General Pathology (Dept)

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD

Employer's website

https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/working-at-mkuh (Opens in a new tab)

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