Job description

The role of the Phlebotomist is to ensure that blood samples are taken efficiently and safety as per Trust guidelines whilst working collaboratively with the ward staff to ensure prioritisation.

• To work collaboratively with the ward nurses and support staff to collect blood samples from patients
• Undertake agreed clinical and non-clinical tasks following training, ensuring referral to appropriate trained staff as required
• Support early discharges of patients by prioritising blood samples to be taken
• To assist with the provision of high quality service for staff and patients
• To ensure all patient blood samples are taken efficiently and safely
• To provide support to other Phlebotomists within the team at other wards
• Responsible for the tracking and recording of samples to ensure that relevant information is available for the superviso
• Responsible for monitoring and replenishing of medical stoc
• Support members of staff in their orientation to the department and rol
• To be Advanced Non Touch Technique (ANTT) compliant and know the five moments of hand hygien
• To maintain a professional appearance and comply with uniform standard
• Contribute towards the provision of a safe environment for patients, staff and visitor
• Understand and adhere to all Trust polices, guidelines and procedures in particular, Health and Safety, Fire Safety, Waste Management and Resuscitation policie
• Apply universal precautions at all times to minimise the risks of cross infection on the war
• Ensure that all equipment is stored correctly and that the ward and storage areas are kept clean and tid
• Report any breakage’s or malfunction of equipment to the Nurse in Charge of the ward
• Work in a flexible way across the clinical areas to ensure cover is maintained during periods of leave, weekends and bank holidays
• Ensure all incidents are reported on the Trust incident system, DATIX

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities. We encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community. Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.

As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

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