Phlebotomist

Job overview

We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate part-time Phlebotomist to join our team at the Brent Psychotropic Medication & Physical Health Clinic. This role is central to supporting patients with serious mental illness who are prescribed psychotropic medication, with a primary focus on the Clozapine Monitoring Clinic and additional responsibilities across the wider service. You will be responsible for collecting blood samples in a safe, professional, and empathetic manner, ensuring specimens are accurately labelled and handled to maintain clinical integrity. Working closely with our clinicians and administrative staff, you’ll help deliver a smooth and efficient service that prioritises patient comfort and dignity. In addition to phlebotomy duties, the role offers opportunities to expand your clinical skill set, including Clozapine specialist training. Full support and guidance will be provided to help you grow in the role. If you are enthusiastic, reliable, and passionate about making a meaningful difference in patient care, we would love to hear from you. This is a chance to be part of a forward-thinking, supportive team committed to improving both the physical and mental health outcomes of our community.

Please note that previous applicants are not eligible to reapply for this vacancy.

Main duties of the job

• Undertake venepuncture for patients in a professional and compassionate manner
• Ensure accurate labelling, handling, and processing of specimens
• Maintain accurate patient records according to policy and procedures
• Follow infection prevention and control procedures
• Support colleagues in the smooth running of the clinic
• Participate in training for additional Clozapine related knowledge and skills

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

As a phlebotomist the post holder will collect routine blood from patients as and when required and also deliver blood samples to collection points/or the laboratory at specified collection times. You will be required to work within all areas of the Trust following appropriate training, whilst maintaining a high standard of quality patient care and staff, morale through personal example, good conduct and appearance.

• To collect routine blood from patients as and when required.
• To maintain strict confidentiality in all aspects of the service.
• To deliver blood samples to collection points/or the laboratory at specified collection times.
• To report any inadequate supplies of materials for the smooth running of the service to the Manager
• To be part of a team whose aims are to provide the best possible service within the constraints placed within the discipline.
• Maintain high standard of personal contact and communication with patients, and relatives
• To foster a high professional standard and to liaise with other disciplines and departments as required under the direction / agreement of the Unit Manager
• Maintain good standards of department housekeeping, including cleaning of the treatment areas and equipment, cleaning of storage shelves and cupboards, and assisting with the maintenance of stock levels.
• To make the Manager aware of any problems/worries relating to sphere/area of work.
• Be aware of emergency procedures relating to Basic Life Support and Health & Safety and understand own roles within that.

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.