Phlebotomist (bank)

Job overview

Workforce Solutions is looking for a phlebotomist to join Provide on a bank basis. The successful candidate must be competent in phlebotomy.

This role is community based so the successful candidate must hold a valid driving licence and access to a vehicle for work.

Main duties of the job

• To take blood specimens from patients according to the protocols, practices and standards required by Provide operating protocols, at the request of a qualified medical practitioner or other health professional.
• To undertake INR monitoring using PoCT method.
• To ensure that specimens are delivered to the correct pick-up location at the correct time.
• To maintain stocks of containers, needles etc. to enable the work to proceed efficiently.
• To keep the workplace clean and tidy.
• To know and observe procedures for high-risk patients and specimens.
• To maintain accurate records of blood tests taken within the relevant patient records if required, using a computerized record system.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The job description is attached for a full list of the required duties for this post. The successful candidate would hold a zero-hours contract, and be offered shifts as and when the service requires additional support.

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.