Phlebotomist

Job overview

We currently have vacancies for a part-time phlebotomists to work alongside our existing team at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton. You will be providing a valuable service throughout the hospital, taking blood samples from hospital in-patients and out-patients.

Experience would be preferred but not essential as full training is provided.  Please note the successful candidate will be expected undertake venepuncture on children as well as adults after full training and assessment.

Applicants who declared they have phlebotomy experience will be requested for evidence if shortlisted for interview

Main duties of the job

This post involves the taking of blood samples from patients in wards and clinics, providing reception/telephone duties as and when required.

Successful candidates will be based at the Royal Sussex site however at times you may be expected to cover other locations where the phlebotomy service is provided. The phlebotomy department is open from 7.00 to 17.00. The hours for this role are 27.5 per week worked on a roster including weekend working

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please note: This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules, which set specific salary and skill thresholds. As such, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. Applicants will therefore need to already have the right to work in the UK to be considered. We include this information at the outset to provide clarity and avoid unnecessary inconvenience for applicants.

If you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at time of application.

• To assess patients presenting for blood tests as per the indications and contra-indications for the practice of venepuncture.
• To confirm patient’s details and identity.
• To take blood samples from patients, exercising care and attention.
• To accurately label sample bottles in accordance with SOPs.
• To transport samples safely and securely to the laboratory whenever required.
• To implement initial dispatch to the laboratory for those samples requiring urgent/immediate attention.
• To deal with patients, their relatives, and other staff in a courteous and sympathetic manner, in person and by telephone.
• To undertake duties using established work systems and new systems as introduced, and to undergo training in their correct use.
• To record accurately numbers of patients bled in outpatients, wards and other locations

Please see job description & person specs for full details.