Phlebotomist (XR02)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To perform Venepuncture and Veneole (capillary sampling) blood collection procedures (the piercing/puncturing of veins or the slicing of veneoles, which are both invasive, clinical procedures).

To extract blood samples from patients/donors in a manner that makes the blood sample suitable/fit for analytical, therapeutic or diagnostic testing and purpose.

Working on hospital wards, clinics, community-based clinics within other organisations & NHS Trusts and also in the patients domicile.

As the job holder you will be required to work as a member of the departmental team. As part of the team, you will be expected to perform a range of routine tasks in support of biomedical, scientific and medical staff. You will have problem solving skills that will allow you to make judgements and decisions about job related situations. You will be required to communicate information, some of which may be related to patient management and care, to colleagues, healthcare staff and other organizations. There is a requirement to work weekends, bank holidays and cover service delivery times between 08.00 and 20.00 as the roster dictates.

The jobholder must comply with the wearing of PPE as appropriate to the clinical situation - this may involve wearing face masks for a considerable length of time.

- Manage contingencies that arise during the blood collection process

- Independently manage own allocated workload and perform and undertake non-routine requests for blood specimen collections

- Collect, identify and record the correct patient/donor information or data at the time of the sample collection and within full view of the patient/donor. This task calls for long periods of concentration that can be frequently interrupted

- Collect data/information for internal/external audit purpose

- Preparation / administration of loading dose prior to a specific blood test being performed. (e.g. Glucose/Lactose Tolerance Tests)

- Identify, select and utilise a suitable site fit for the purpose of blood collection using personal judgmental skills

- Identify, select and use suitable/appropriate equipment for the specimen collection using personal judgmental skills

- Obtain blood samples from patients/donors to a standard fit for laboratory testing ensuring minimum distress or discomfort is caused to the patient/donor during the blood collection process

- Interpret written requests for blood collection

- Communicate information to patient/donors of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultures or physical abilities, in a none-discriminatory or judgmental manner and be able to overcome barriers of communication within these areas

- Give patients/donors, guardians and carers, appropriate advice regarding venepuncture site, after care and availability of test results

- Ensure pre and post-test requirements have been fulfilled and ensure the patient/donor is fit for discharge from your care

- Ensure safe and appropriate delivery or transport of the specimens to the laboratories

- Cleaning stationary or mobile workstations in the phlebotomy clinic or storage area, (including general and departmental housekeeping duties)

- Completing regular stocking and stock rotation of working areas

- To prepare materials for distribution to clinical areas

- To contribute to general departmental management by assisting in the ordering, receipt and control of consumables.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• General standard of Education.
• Display and demonstrate knowledge and understanding up to or equivalent to, NVQ level 3 or other locally assessed and competency based national standard
• Willingness to undertake further in-house or formal training.

Desirable

• 5 GCSEs including Maths and English

Skills and Behaviours

Essential

• to communicate clearly and effectively whether orally, graphically or electronically
• to work independently when and as directed by supervisors.
• to work with precision and follow accurately the documented laboratory standard operating procedures
• to contribute actively towards the improvement of service quality by participation in relevant discussions with other team members
• Able to Work weekends and Bank Holidays

Experience

Essential

• Carry out a range of basic technical procedures. This will include instruction in the safe and effective use of complex laboratory equipment. The level of knowledge and understanding achieved will be
• Participate in the maintenance of a safe working environment. This will include an awareness of the hazards associated with your work. In addition, you will be made aware of any suitable actions to ta
• Maintain patient confidentiality. You will recognise the absolute requirement to protect sensitive information that is related to patient care
• Knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the circulatory and respiratory systems, First Aid and CPR

Desirable

• Previous experience of caring
• Knowledge of basic computer skills e.g. use of a computer.

Other Critieria

Essential

• Physically able to assist in movement of moderate loads.
• Techniques where hand to eye co-ordination are essential and can be performed without margin for compromise or error.

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

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

St. James's University Hospital

Beckett Street

Leeds

LS9 7TF

Employer's website

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