About this role
Job summary
We are looking for 2x Phlebotomists to work across both site Hillingdon Hospital and Mount Vernon. The two posts available are a full time post working a rota of37.5 hours (covering weekdays/weekends and some bank holidays).
Main duties of the job
To perform venepuncture and veneole (capillary sampling) blood collection procedures
(the piercing/puncturing of veins or the slicing of veneoles, which are both invasive and
clinical procedures). To extract blood samples from patients in a manner that makes the
blood sample suitable/fit for analytical//therapeutic or diagnostic testing and purpose.
To be responsible for taking blood samples in a safe and competent manner.
To carry out all procedures safely and maintain high standards of care at all times.
To ensure correct labelling and dispatch of samples.
About us
The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute Hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust's services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics.
The safety and well-being of our patients and of our staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this - particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress and going forward by working in partnership with local GPs, charities,community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are absolutely focused on ensuring that our hospitalsprovide high quality, safe and compassionate care, while drive forward the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.
We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for the main responsibilities of a Phlebotomist in Phlebotomy
Person Specification
Criteria
Essential
- Certificate of Competence in Phlebotomy
- Venepuncture experience based within a busy phlebotomy department or equivalent unit.
- Thorough understanding of venepuncture techniques and practices including knowledge of relevant anatomy & physiology, infection control and health & safety issues surrounding the practice
Desirable
- NVQ or other recognised qualification in a related area
- Previous experience of working within a healthcare setting.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Hillingdon Hospital
Pield Heath Road
Hillingdon
UB8 3NN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.thh.nhs.uk/index.php (Opens in a new tab)