Phlebotomist

Job summary

The phlebotomy Department provides a vital support service to theTrust ensuring that blood samples are obtained from patient's forpathology.

We are looking for a full time, part time and bank phlebotomiststhat are enthusiastic, flexible, self-motivated, hardworking teamplayers to join our very busy, friendly phlebotomy team at CroydonHealth Services NHS Trust

Experience in phlebotomy is an essential requirement for this postand you will be required to work in our busy outpatientdepartments at Croydon and Purley War Memorial Hospital, in award environment providing a phlebotomy service to in-patients. Inaddition, to provide a phlebotomy service to Anti-Coagulationpatients in a clinic environment or the patient's own home.

You will be required to work days, evenings, weekends and bankholidays on a rota basis. .

For further information or an informal chat, please contact NathalieWells, Phlebotomy Manager nathaliewells@nhs.net or MellisaGavin, Mellisa.Gavin@nhs.net.

Main duties of the job

Obtain blood samples from patients for laboratory analysis by way of a venous or capillary sample in a ward, out-patient, clinic environment or the patients own home.

Ensure that all venous blood samples that have been collected are dispatched, collected and logged into Cerner, any missed samples are recorded and the requesting clinician is notified.

Ensure the accurate labelling of blood sample tubes, making sure that the correct labels are placed on the corresponding tube.

Ensure that details of patients latest INR result is recorded accurately both in the patients Anticoagulation Therapy Record Book (yellow book) and the coag-u-check Record log,kept in the anticoagulation clinic.

Ensure that Requesting clinicians are informed of any failed bleeds and the reason why in accordance with the Phlebotomy/Cerner SOP.

About us

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.

Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children's Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital.

Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff. As well as offering access to a range of core skills training and professional development.