Renal Phlebotomist

Job summary

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate our trust values to work in our organisation. We are excited to offer the opportunity for a committed, motivated and clinically expert renal Phlebotomist with experience with patients to apply for this Band 3 post within the renal directorate at Imperial College NHS Healthcare Trust at the Hammersmith Hospital.

The WLRTC network consists of 4 renal dedicated wards on the Hammersmith Hospital site: a high dependency unit (De Wardener Ward, 12 beds) and 3 other wards (Handfield Jones, Kerr, Peters Wards; total of 63 beds). Additionally there is 18-bed renal day-case unit, a renal rapid assessment unit which is open 9-5, 6 days a week for urgent clinical assessments of renal patients and a newly dedicated receiving unit for urgent admissions/ambulance cases.

The post holder must work well in a team of 4 who is willing to assist and support the medical team taking patients bloods.

The post holder must have good communication skills and have the ability to motive the patients when providing high quality patient care. As a role model you will be encouraged to empower patients by encouraging them to take their blood to expedite there discharge home.

The successful candidate is therefore expected to be flexible and able to work all shift patterns to accommodate the service needs.

Short listed candidates will be informed by email - candidates are strongly advised to check their email regularly. Informal visit highly recommended.

Main duties of the job

Your main duties will be collecting blood samples by venipuncture. You will be expected to work without direct supervision and exercise initiative when providing patient care, however a trained nurse will be available for advice and guidance. You should have phlebotomy experience and the ability to work with people and as part of team and demonstrate good communication skills, ensuring compliance with the Data Protection Act, Freedom of Information Act and Patient Confidentiality.

About us

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Hammersmith Hospital

Du Cane Road

London

W12 0HS

Employer's website

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

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Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Hammersmith Hospital

Du Cane Road

London

W12 0HS

Employer's website

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

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