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Job overview
We have an opportunity to join our Pathology Phlebotomy team as a Phlebotomist. You will be working over a wide variety of settings including inpatient and outpatient environments and as such will need to be an effective communicator.
We are looking for a flexible Phlebotomist that help cover our 24hr service, I would recommend contacting the interview panel for information on typical shift patterns.
No experience is necessary as full training will be provided to the successful candidates. You will learn to take both blood and cannulate patients after a period of training.
The team work closely with our laboratories and various clinical teams to help expedite clinical diagnostic testing for a wide range of ward, outpatient and primary care patients
Main duties of the job
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
WHAT YOU’LL DO A phlebotomist’s role is to provide a high quality phlebotomy and cannulation service that offers the best possible standards of patient care to inpatients and any other area requiring venesection/cannulation services. You will assist in the provision of individualised care, under the supervision of a qualified nurse and others in the health care professional team.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR We are looking to recruit self-motivated, dynamic people with a passion for taking blood samples while delivering high quality patient care. With a keen eye for attention to detail and the ability to prioritise your own workload, you will be a keen learner that embraces change whilst maintaining high standards.