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Claremont Hospital

Phlebotomist

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Job summary

To support the Hospital in providing an efficient pathology laboratory service that meets the needs of service users; whilst conforming to all relevant quality standards and best practice requirements.

Main duties of the job

. Scheduling patient appointments, for specimen collection.

To receive patients and take blood samples by venepuncture.

Use of IT systems to process data.

Dealing with telephone requests.

Label, sort and book in blood and tissue samples for laboratory investigations.

To perform, under supervision, basic laboratory procedures.

Monitor and maintain stocks of specimen collection consumable items.

About us

Our mission is to provide first-class independent healthcare for the local community in a safe, comfortable and welcoming environment; one in which we would be happy to treat our own families.

Claremont Private Hospital has been at the heart of the South Yorkshire community providing first class healthcare for over 60 years. Our hospital is situated in acres of beautifully landscaped grounds in Crosspool, South West Sheffield. Patients can enjoy a peaceful stay, easy access to their consultant, nursing care which is second to none and panoramic views from our modern and comfortable patient bedrooms, most of which are en-suite. We have over 280 highly experienced consultants practising privately at Claremont Private Hospital supported by a team of more than 200 hospital staff.

Details

Date posted

21 December 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£22,327.50 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

E0159-23-0070

Job locations

Claremont Hospital

401 Sandygate Road

Sheffield

S10 5UB


Job description

Job responsibilities

Scheduling patient appointments, for specimen collection.

To receive patients and take blood samples by venepuncture.

Use of IT systems to process data.

Dealing with telephone requests.

Label, sort and book in blood and tissue samples for laboratory investigations.

To perform, under supervision, basic laboratory procedures.

Monitor and maintain stocks of specimen collection consumable items.

Receipt and recording of delivery of reagents and consumables to the pathology laboratory.

Secondary preparation of specimens for transportation to referral laboratories.

Arrange transportation of urgent specimens for special investigations.

Distribute and log POCT EQA samples and input results to external services as appropriate

Raise orders for blood components in preparation for surgery

Maintain high standards of conduct and discipline.

Participate in relevant meetings, training and competence assessment to ensure compliance with hospital and departmental requirements.

Adhere to the structured systems of working within the pathology department as documented within departmental standard operating procedures.

Assist in the preparation and provision of management information.

Maintain the working & patient environment in terms of infection control

. Maintain Health and Safety requirements under current regulations

Job description

Job responsibilities

Scheduling patient appointments, for specimen collection.

To receive patients and take blood samples by venepuncture.

Use of IT systems to process data.

Dealing with telephone requests.

Label, sort and book in blood and tissue samples for laboratory investigations.

To perform, under supervision, basic laboratory procedures.

Monitor and maintain stocks of specimen collection consumable items.

Receipt and recording of delivery of reagents and consumables to the pathology laboratory.

Secondary preparation of specimens for transportation to referral laboratories.

Arrange transportation of urgent specimens for special investigations.

Distribute and log POCT EQA samples and input results to external services as appropriate

Raise orders for blood components in preparation for surgery

Maintain high standards of conduct and discipline.

Participate in relevant meetings, training and competence assessment to ensure compliance with hospital and departmental requirements.

Adhere to the structured systems of working within the pathology department as documented within departmental standard operating procedures.

Assist in the preparation and provision of management information.

Maintain the working & patient environment in terms of infection control

. Maintain Health and Safety requirements under current regulations

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Phlebotomy.
  • Ability to undertake ECGs .
  • Experience of planning work and acting under own initiative
  • Patient/customer facing experience
  • Working as part of a team

Desirable

  • Pre-operative assessment experience desirable
  • Previous experience in a surgical environment
  • Significant experience with some pre-operative assessment experience.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Competence across a range of clinical skills supported by basic professional and clinical knowledge.
  • Possess the mandatory training requirements for role including infection control and health and safety competencies
  • Able to demonstrate the principles of accountable practice.
  • Knowledge of appropriate standards and external bodies, such as the healthcare regulatory bodies.
  • Good record keeping.

Desirable

  • Possess Equipment and Medical Devices Competences
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Phlebotomy.
  • Ability to undertake ECGs .
  • Experience of planning work and acting under own initiative
  • Patient/customer facing experience
  • Working as part of a team

Desirable

  • Pre-operative assessment experience desirable
  • Previous experience in a surgical environment
  • Significant experience with some pre-operative assessment experience.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Competence across a range of clinical skills supported by basic professional and clinical knowledge.
  • Possess the mandatory training requirements for role including infection control and health and safety competencies
  • Able to demonstrate the principles of accountable practice.
  • Knowledge of appropriate standards and external bodies, such as the healthcare regulatory bodies.
  • Good record keeping.

Desirable

  • Possess Equipment and Medical Devices Competences

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Claremont Hospital

Address

Claremont Hospital

401 Sandygate Road

Sheffield

S10 5UB


Employer's website

https://www.claremont-hospital.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Claremont Hospital

Address

Claremont Hospital

401 Sandygate Road

Sheffield

S10 5UB


Employer's website

https://www.claremont-hospital.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

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Details

Date posted

21 December 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£22,327.50 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

E0159-23-0070

Job locations

Claremont Hospital

401 Sandygate Road

Sheffield

S10 5UB


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