Phlebotomist

Job overview

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This is an exciting opportunity to join our team of phlebotomists working for the Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

We are looking for individuals who must have evidence of a good level of education along with a determination to deliver high quality compassionate care to our patients.

Main duties of the job

Our phlebotomy team deliver a high-quality patient focused blood taking service in a wide range of settings across Calderdale, and Kirklees. This includes taking blood in our two hospitals, GP surgeries, out-patient services, community diagnostic centres and patients’ homes.

Good IT skills are essential to this post, along with experience of working in a health care setting or customer service focused role . Previous experience in venepuncture would be desirable, but is not essential as we will deliver full training to the right calibre of person.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Maintain patient dignity and confidentiality at all times. • Adhere to Trust Aseptic Non-Touch Technique Policy (ANTT). • Work unsupervised in our hospital settings, community clinics and undertaking domiciliary (home) visits, along with business insurance. • Keep fully stocked Phlebotomy trolleys, cupboards and drawers within blood collecting units and clinics and support stock taking out in the community settings. • Maintain work areas and trolleys, keeping them clean, neat, and tidy. • Undertake surveys/audits when requested to do so. • Attend to staff and patients queries, referring appropriately. • Comply with all Health and Safety Regulations • Use of a visual display unit to book appointments and access the Trust intranet, Q-pulse and work-related e-mails. • There is a commitment to work a seven-day service inclusive of bank holidays between the hours of 08:00 and 20:00. Must be flexible to adapt to the needs of the service. • It will be necessary to cover other staff when required. • Any duties as defined by the Phlebotomy Operations Manager and Team leader in charge.