Job summary The post holder will support the efficient running of the in-patient, outpatients, and community phlebotomy service. This will include both adults and Children. They will ensure that the patient's needs are met integrating high quality care in the most cost-effective setting. To perform daily, the pro-active task of venipuncture (blood collection). To draw, label and store blood samples in a manner that ensures the samples are fit for analytical/diagnostic testing within the Laboratory. The roel hodler si reqruei dto travel to our community Hubs Main duties of the job Practice safe standards of care to patients following guidelines and policies and within the scope of the Phlebotomy role. Work effectively as part of a team. Obtain consent prior to giving care in accordance with Trust policies. Participate in the delivery and maintenance of an efficient Phlebotomy service on the Wards at Weston and the Outpatients Department. Have completed a period of training in the methods of venipuncture and safe/ correct disposal of sharps and items contaminated with blood and signed off competent. Ensure that patients are always treated safely and courteously and experience the minimum of distress throughout the blood sampling procedure. Check patient details and that blood request forms or ICE requests have been properly completed by requesting clinician. Liaise with the public and other healthcare professionals. Obtain blood from adult patients using safety needles and disposable tourniquets Dealing with patients with varying disabilities and/or confusion. Ensuring that the sample/s are correctly labelled, drawn into the correct sample bottles and otherwise properly treated, to be suitable for the analyses requested. Able to prioritise workload when demand exceeds capacity. To maintain working stocks of sample bottles and equipment required on a day-to-day basis. Be able to work as a team and pass on information to ensure smooth running of department, and the safety of fellow phlebotomists/staff. About us North Mid is part of North Central London integrated care system - consisting of the NHS and Local authority organisations in Camden, Islington, Barnet, Enfield and Haringey. As with other ICS's, we are working increasingly closely with partners and indeed many of our financial and performance objectives are measured at this system level. Whilst all organisations remain as standalone, statutory bodies we have an ICS infrastructure for making shared decisions and agreeing shared approaches. We are proud of our staff and want to ensure their training allows them to provide excellent clinical care. We are also a training unit for medical students from UCL and St George's University Grenada, and for nursing and midwifery students from Middlesex and City Universities. Take a tour of our hospital here Date posted 10 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year per annum inclusive of HCAs Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 393-NMUH-2071 Job locations North middlesex universtiy Hosptial NHS Trust sterling way London N18 1QX Job description Job responsibilities Embrace the Trust values Act within limits of competence, ensuring actions support care, protection and wellbeing of others Ensure all mandatory training is undertaken in line with Trust policy Participate when requested with investigation relating to incidents involving patients and staff Participate in team discussion and meetings Administration Use IT systems such as Medway, patient information and information within the ward / unit environment Comply with Trust policy regarding information governance and the care of patient property. Participate in Annual Appraisal process Job description Job responsibilities Embrace the Trust values Act within limits of competence, ensuring actions support care, protection and wellbeing of others Ensure all mandatory training is undertaken in line with Trust policy Participate when requested with investigation relating to incidents involving patients and staff Participate in team discussion and meetings Administration Use IT systems such as Medway, patient information and information within the ward / unit environment Comply with Trust policy regarding information governance and the care of patient property. Participate in Annual Appraisal process Person Specification Skills and abilities Essential oRecognised qualification in Phlebotomy oLevel 2 QCF Diploma in Clinical Healthcare support/ Level 2 NVQ in Healthcare/Health & Social Care (E) oGCSE A- D in English Language or equivalent (e.g., Certificate in Adult Literacy at Level 1) oGCSE A - D or equivalent in Mathematics (e.g., Certificate in Adult Numeracy at Level 1) (E) oGood communication skills both written and verbal oAble to complete appropriate documentation accurately oDemonstrate an awareness of healthcare work and policies and procedures oexperience of working in a health care setting within the last 12 months as a phlebotomist (E) oExperience of time management skills and prioritising work(E) oAble to work a range of shifts and moving across wards/unit dependent on clinical need Desirable Must have wide experience of technical equipment Person Specification Skills and abilities Essential oRecognised qualification in Phlebotomy oLevel 2 QCF Diploma in Clinical Healthcare support/ Level 2 NVQ in Healthcare/Health & Social Care (E) oGCSE A- D in English Language or equivalent (e.g., Certificate in Adult Literacy at Level 1) oGCSE A - D or equivalent in Mathematics (e.g., Certificate in Adult Numeracy at Level 1) (E) oGood communication skills both written and verbal oAble to complete appropriate documentation accurately oDemonstrate an awareness of healthcare work and policies and procedures oexperience of working in a health care setting within the last 12 months as a phlebotomist (E) oExperience of time management skills and prioritising work(E) oAble to work a range of shifts and moving across wards/unit dependent on clinical need Desirable Must have wide experience of technical equipment 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. Employer details Employer name North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust Address North middlesex universtiy Hosptial NHS Trust sterling way London N18 1QX Employer's website https://www.northmid.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)