Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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Job summary
We are currently looking for enthusiastic phlebotomists to work in our very busy department. This is a part-time Phlebotomist post of 20 hours per week, including 2 weekends a month. You will be working cross sites in the Phlebotomy, Outpatients, and Ward In-Patients departments at Bedford Hospital and Gilbert Hitchcock House. You will be part of a developing team working in a very busy and essential area of the Bedford Hospitals Trust. Appropriate in-house training will be given to the right candidates.
For further information please contact Bola Aderibigbe, Telephone 01234 355122 ex 3430.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a person to join a well-established team to undertake phlebotomy duties in Out-patient departments and throughout the Trust as directed. The Key Responsibilities of the post are:
1. To participate in the routine phlebotomy service, working alone as required and prioritising work accordingly.
2. To comply with all Trust infection prevention and control policies, including hand hygiene and personal hygiene.
3. To manage a large throughput of patients, treating each as an individual and ensuring that the correct number and type of blood containers are used.
4. To behave professionally at all times.
Previous experience of phlebotomy work is preferred.
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.
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience, but we also recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trust's core values. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when a sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering the 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.
Job responsibilities
The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job; please review for the full details and responsibilities. Duties will include:
1. Taking blood samples from Outpatients and In Patients.
2. Carrying out general departmental duties.
3. Labeling blood samples as directed in the adult and paediatric venepuncture clinical guidelines.
4. Ensuring blood samples are correctly packaged by staff for transportation to the path lab.
5. Cleaning and sterilizing the working areas.
6. Maintaining Statutory Training as required for the role.
7. Carrying out routine stock taking and monitoring stock levels.
8. Adhering to infection control policies.
9. Assisting in anticoagulation clinics if required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Certificate of competence in phlebotomy.
Experience
* Previous experience working in a Phlebotomy department.
* Awareness and understanding of health safety protocols.
* Previous experience working with patients in a caring environment.
Knowledge
* Able to communicate accurately and concisely with patients, their carers/relatives, and other members of staff.
* Ability to perform phlebotomy procedures in a competent manner.
Personal skills
* Able to work as part of a team and accept direction from senior or more experienced staff.
* Ability to prioritise tasks where appropriate.
* Able to write clearly and accurately.
* Able to communicate accurately and concisely with patients, their carers/relatives, and other members of staff.
Other
* Enthusiastic and flexible.
* Reliable, adaptable, and dependable.
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.
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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