Division: Cancer and Core Clinical Services
Care Group: Diagnostics and Therapies Care Group
Band: 2
Interview date: Week Beginning 9th December
We are recruiting for Phlebotomist who share our ambition and vision to deliver the Best of Care by the Best People and has the drive to take us forward, by ensuring that the Trust continues to be the first choice for patients and our staff.
Main duties of the job
To safely and efficiently perform venepuncture on all patients requiring blood tests as per the Phlebotomy standard operating procedure (SOP) at Medway Maritime Hospital, Sheppey Community Hospital or anywhere else required by the Phlebotomy management team.
Our values are Bold, Every Person Counts, Sharing and Open and Together. It is important that you understand and refer to our values when completing your application and always reflect our values throughout your employment with the Trust.
We are committed to endorsing diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion; our policies ensure that all applicants are treated fairly at every stage of the recruitment process.
About us
Here at Medway, we pride ourselves on working together as one to ensure that our shared vision of Better, Best, Brilliant is achieved. Our culture and values drive the Trust and are the heartbeat of who we are as an organisation.
Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement which will not mean sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments.
Job responsibilities
* Responsible to perform venepuncture on patients in the inpatient and outpatient setting, preparing patients for venepuncture, ensuring they are given the opportunity to discuss their concerns and individual needs.
* Observe and report any side effects or untoward incidents which may result from the venepuncture procedure relating to the patient or the Phlebotomist.
* Adhere to all trust policies in relation to taking blood samples from patients ensuring a high standard of service and patient care at all times. This includes correct labelling and safe disposal of the equipment used, ensuring you deliver blood samples to the appropriate laboratories safely and within time limitations.
* Treat all with dignity and respect whilst promoting a safe clinical environment for all patients, visitors, and staff.
* Be aware of and adhere to all hospital policies and procedures and collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure that these are observed.
Person Specification
Knowledge
* Knowledge of a healthcare setting and background.
Experience
* At least one year's experience of taking blood samples in a clinical setting.
Skills
* Basic IT skills.
* Able to provide and receive information, and relay test results to clinicians and other staff.
* Able to prepare specimens for diagnostic testing.
Values Based Question
* Give an example of a time where you have demonstrated a 'can do' attitude (including the situation you were in) and the outcome.
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.
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