Phlebotomist

Job overview

We are currently looking for enthusiastic phlebotomists to work in our very busy department

Part  time Phlebotomist post  22.5 hours

7 day per week phlebotomy service.

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.

This is a Band 2 post working 22.5hours

Saturday/ Sunday and Bank Holidays

Appropriate In House training will be given to the right candidates.

For further information please contact

Marlene O' Connor

Dee Harman

Telephone 01234 355122 ex 3430

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a person to join a well establish team to undertake phlebotomy duties in Out-patient departments and throughout the Trust as directed. The Key Responsibilities of the post are: to participate in the routine phlebotomy service, working alone as required and prioritising work accordingly; to be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene. Undertake training for prevention and control of infection; 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; and, to behave professionally at all times.

Previous experience of phlebotomy work is preferred

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities.

Duties will include:

• Taking blood samples from Outpatients and In Patients. •    Carrying out general departmental duties. •    To label blood samples as directed in the adult and paediatric venepuncture clinical guidelines.   •    To ensure blood samples are correctly packaged by staff for transportation to the path lab.    •    To clean and sterile the working areas •    To maintain Statutory Training as required for the role •    To carry out routine stock taking and monitor stock levels.  •    To adhere to infection control policies.  •    To assist in anticoagulation clinics if required.