About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a confident and well-presented individual to join our phlebotomy team. The collection of quality blood samples from patients is a vital stage in many medical investigations. The successful applicants must enjoy working with people and possess good communication skills.
Based at Worcester Royal Hospital the successful applicant will be expected to work on the wards as well as in the outpatient phlebotomy room. You should be able to work independently and as part of a team.
Attention to detail is important along with basic keyboard skills and applicants should enjoy the challenge of working in a fast pace patient environment.
Main duties of the job
To safely and efficiently perform venepuncture on all patients requiring blood tests requested. Prepare patients for venepuncture, ensuring they are given the opportunity to discuss their concerns and individual needs. To observe and report any side effects or untoward incidents which may occur as a result of the venepuncture procedure, relating to the patient or phlebotomist. To contribute to the efficient running of the phlebotomy service on a daily basis. To adhere to the Trust policies, procedures and guidelines. To establish a relationship of trust and understanding with patients and other staff groups ensuring that a good public image and perception of phlebotomy is maintained at all times. To provide an efficient and high quality service to all patients and users.
About us
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.
The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester
Our workforce is more than 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.
Being open and honest
Ensuring people feel cared for
Showing respect to everyone
We are committed to developing a culture of continuous improvement by embedding the principles of our Improvement System.
We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.
DBS Checks and Costs
Any applicants who are offered posts requiring a DBS check as part of their employment check will have the cost of this check (at the current rate) deducted from their salary. Please see link in Supporting Information section for more details on DBS checks and costs.
Job description Job responsibilities
Demonstrate competency as a phlebotomist.
Responsible for day to day management for the taking of phlebotomy procedures
Lead and co-ordinate themselves for the Phlebotomy team within Worcester Royal Hospital.
To co-ordinate the tasks required of the Phlebotomy team within the Outpatients department and the wards within Worcester Royal hospital.
To mentor, supervise and teach new members of the Phlebotomy team and staff within the outpatients department.
To support the ward and outpatients staff to provide a high quality service.
Participate in service development.
Phlebotomy Duties:
The post holder will visit the wards on daily basis providing a 7 day service to collect blood samples as requested by the clinical teams
The post holder will liaise with clinical and nursing teams and be aware of ward rules and procedures such as consultant rounds, treatments and protected meal times, which may require a modification in the phlebotomy schedules
The post holder will assess and confirm the patients identity matches that on the request form, following trust policy. Any discrepancies must be reported to the appropriate clinician or nurse in charge
The post holder will ascertain the specimen requirements and collect blood by venepuncture into appropriate containers
The post holder will ensure accurate and legible labelling of specimen tubes, following the Trust Policy
The post holder will ensure that specimens are sent to the laboratory by the POD system or in person.
The post holder will dispose of clinical waste in line with Trust Policies
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Maths and English pass or above Venepuncture competencies Previous experience in a caring environment Good communication skills Good interpersonal skills. Able to work independently and as part of a team. Flexible working capacity Punctual Reliable
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 Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Address Charles Hastings Way
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR5 1DD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.worcsacute.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)