Band 2 - Phlebotomist

Job summary

An exciting opportunity as Phlebotomist has arisen to join our Pathology Department.

The post holder will be able:

• To perform venepuncture under supervision of the senior phlebotomy team and managers as designated; after achieving competence post holder will be expected to work alone when and where required.
• To follow the general policies and protocols of the department and, inassociation with the clinical scientific and technical staff, assist inmaintaining the highest professional standards.

Main duties of the job

o Post holder will be required to collect samples from inpatients, patients attending outpatient clinics.Is required to liaise with clinicians, other healthcare professionals including laboratory staff. Post holder will be required to perform a range of venepuncture techniques in a variety of clinical settings.o Is aware of the clinical conditions and precautions that are necessary for sample quality to be maintained during the venepuncture procedure, and develops an awareness of requirements for site selection, correct use of tourniquet and selection of blood sample bottles. o Ensures that blood sample bottles are accurately labelled in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.o Ensures that clinical samples are correctly packaged for transportation to the laboratory in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Pathology Department. o Seeks guidance from experienced Phlebotomists as necessary.o Is aware of, and works to relevant departmental policies and Standard Operating Procedures, ensuring that personal performance complies with ISO (International standards organisation).o They will also be required to perform reception and telephone duties and refer more complex enquiries to a senior member of staff.

About us

The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest District General Hospitals in the country. The hospital achieved Foundation Trust status on 1st June 2006. It was the first Foundation Trust in the South Central Strategic Health Authority. The Trust has a successful record of delivering high quality acute medical and surgical services for 500,000 patients across West Berkshire, an area extending from Newbury in the west to Henley-on-Thames in the east, and including Wokingham and parts of Hampshire to the south and parts of Oxfordshire to the north. The Trust is Reading's biggest employer.

We put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision "Working together to provide outstanding care for our community."

We areCompassionatein our thoughts, words and actions

We areAspirationaland have a true desire to be dynamic and to innovate

We areResourcefuland responsible in the way we work and live

We areExcellent in our development, fairness and sharing best practice

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Berkshire hospital

Craven Road

Reading

RG1 5AN

Employer's website

https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Berkshire hospital

Craven Road

Reading

RG1 5AN

Employer's website

https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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