Senior Phlebotomist

Job overview

Applications are invited from motivated, enthusiastic individuals for the above post at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust.  Your duties as a Senior Phlebotomist will be based at Worthing Hospital and St Richards Hospital  (Chichester) covering wards, adult & paediatric outpatients and associated clinics.  You may also be required to work at Southlands (Shoreham) Hospital depending on the needs of the service.

Experience / knowledge of venepuncture techniques desirable.

(Band 2 trainee position will also be considered)

We are willing to consider for Band 2 Trainee position for suitable candidate.

The ability to work a varied shift pattern is required and this will include occasional Bank Holiday sessions or additional weekend duties.

Monday to Sunday from 07.00 until 17.00

Main duties of the job

Through the collection of blood samples from patients, to assist the workforce of Pathology in providing a specialised, diagnostic service contributing to the clinical care of the patient, to enable diagnosis and subsequent monitoring of the effectiveness of treatment given.

Using skills gained through the Phlebotomy training scheme, the individual will be expected to develop judgement and utilise learnt specialist skills and scientific knowledge to assist in the provision of a high quality and timely Phlebotomy service.

The Phlebotomy service covers all areas of the Trust including satellite units such as Children’s Assessment unit / Paediatrics Outpatients Department

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 do not meet the sponsorship requirements, and 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.

Having received the necessary Phlebotomy training and achieved an appropriate level of competence, to take blood samples from patients, under supervision, which will assist in the provision of routine analysis of specimens within Pathology in accordance with laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and Phlebotomy training manual.

To maintain high standards of safety ensuring the Health & Safety of self, other staff, patients, and visitors to the laboratory.

To perform phlebotomy ensuring minimal distress and discomfort to patients always.

To ensure high standards of accuracy when recording, transcribing, and checking patient demographics in particular the labelling of blood tubes.

To seek advice from senior staff in response to patient enquiries and offer appropriate guidance  strictly according to departmental policies.

To actively participate in team meetings and to inform effectively both verbally and at hand-over.

To communicate effectively with patients, relatives, and carers to obtain consent for venepuncture to  take place.