Experienced Phlebotomist - Internal Only
Experienced Phlebotomist - Internal Only
The phlebotomy department at Royal Berkshire Hospital is looking for a band 3 experienced phlebotomist to support with the daily provision of quality blood collection services. We are an extensive department that services both wards and outpatient clinics. We are looking for someone who is hardworking, enthusiastic, and has previous experience in a similar role to join our team.
Main Duties of the Job
The post holder will be required to collect samples from inpatients and patients attending outpatient clinics. They will liaise with clinicians, other healthcare professionals including laboratory staff, patients, their representatives, and commercial suppliers. The post holder will perform a range of venepuncture techniques in a variety of clinical settings and will work without direct supervision.
They will also be required to perform reception and telephone duties.
About Us
We are one of the largest hospital foundation trusts in the country, currently touching the lives of half a million patients in the west of Berkshire every year by providing high-quality acute medical and surgical services for our local communities.
Our Values:
* Aspirational
* Resourceful
The town of Reading sits on the River Thames and is served by great road and rail links to London, Oxford, and Southampton. With excellent leisure and shopping facilities and a thriving cultural scene, Reading is a wonderful place to live, work, and play, providing excellent facilities for families, including some of the best state and private schools in the UK.
The CQC recently rated the care provided by The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as good.
Job Responsibilities
For further details on the job role, please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications & Training
* GCSE Maths or equivalent
* Good English language skills, both written & spoken
* Fully trained in phlebotomy procedures
* European Computer Driving Licence
Experience
* Able to perform phlebotomy procedures without direct supervision once proficient
* Previous laboratory work experience
Other Skills
* A good level of computer literacy
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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