Job summary
Synnovis are inviting applications to join our ever-growing team of highly skilled Phlebotomists within part time/full time roles in multiple sites.
We would like to hear from people who are keen, enthusiastic, flexible and committed to improving our patient's experience. To be considered for these roles, candidates should possess excellent customer service skills and be able to demonstrate this during the selection process. Some experience working within a role as a Phlebotomist would be highly beneficial. You must have excellent spoken and written English, be numerate and have first class dexterity skills.
You will be required to work alongside medical and nursing staff and other healthcare professionals as part of a multidisciplinary team. This role will require you to work in a multitude of locations ranging from wards, outpatients, clinics and community services (including a variety of geographic locations).
Concentration and attention to details are essential to this role. The post holder will offer a helpful and professional service to all visitors and telephone callers and will assist in the provision of a high-quality service
Please note: You will be required to work a flexible shift pattern between 06:30 and 20.00 Monday - Sunday if and when required.
Please be aware that we expect to receive a very high number of applications and may need to close this vacancy before the closing date.
We regret that we will be unable to provide individual feedback on applications.
Main duties of the job
You will be required to undertake a range of protocol driven tasks, working to tight targets and deadlines. These tasks will include being required to handle clinical specimens, accurately record data for quality assurance monitoring procedures, as well as other administrative duties.
Technical
- To comply with local and national policies for the safe, secure and confidential processing, and storage of patient and other patient information
- To use the computer information systems (e.g. EPIC Positive Patient Identification Systems) as per authorised protocols
- To maintain the integrity and accuracy of computer databases.
Clinical
- To adhere to the protocols for the accurate and positive confirmation of the identity of patients prior to drawing blood samples
- To obtain venous and capillary blood samples from adult patient
- To adhere to the protocols for the accurate and positive labelling of blood samples immediately following the collection of the specimen from the patient
- To be responsible for blood samples reaching the laboratories in a timely manner
- To maintain adequate stocks of sample containers and needles on the trolleys and workstations
- To actively pursue good professional working relations with all staff groups on the wards/ outpatient clinics
- To be polite, sensitive and professional at all times to our patients, their families and all other hospital staff and colleagues.
About us
You will have a suite of learning opportunities available through The Synnovis Way Development programme, the Scientific Learning and Development Fund and the Synnovis Academy through which you can receive funding / support for advanced qualifications.
Through our Innovation Accelerator Fund, you can apply for finance to get that new innovative scientific project off the ground, and participate with the wider scientific community through symposiums, conferences and other peer group meetings.
Job description
Job responsibilities
At Synnovis, we are currently shaping the future of pathology services by creating a world-leading Hub and Spoke pathology network with our NHS partners. A large part of this modernisation will involve moving 70% of our services to a purpose built, state of the art Hub laboratory in the heart of London.
Administrative
- To assist with record keeping, to ensure compliance with good work practices required for the standards of IS
- To advise the Phlebotomy Senior Management Team when stocks of consumables are approaching minimum stock levels
- To report to the Phlebotomy Senior Management Team any instance or event which may cause a service delivery failure.
- To participate in an annual Performance, Planning and Review process in order to agree/ achieve objectives to support personal development and the department
- To actively undertake supervision, giving accurate feedback on performance using the appropriate paperwork on the day of supervision, of junior staff and students (including external students and medical students)
Other main duties
- To observe and adhere to local and national health and safety policies
- To keep the workplace and workbenches clean and tidy
- To maintain good work relations with all members of staff, and to promote effective teamwork
- To treat everyone associated with our Host Trusts with courtesy and respect
- To ensure compliance with all local and national standards of work practice e.g. IS
- To maintain and promote the professional image of Synnovis Pathology, Guys & St Thomas and Kings College Hospital NHS Trusts.
Synnovis is a pathology partnership between SYNLAB UK and Ireland, and the NHS, including sites, Guys & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust and Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, to deliver and transform pathology services across South East London.
The partnership provides services to 1.7 million people living in South East London, as well as to hundreds of thousands of patients from outside the region who use local healthcare services.
The partnership provides diagnostics, testing and digital pathology for hospital trusts, GP services and other healthcare providers.
GSTT
Guys and St Thomas Hospital Foundation Trust is a major emergency and specialist teaching Trust which has all the specialties associated with a fascinating and career defining case load including: Womens Services, Fetal Medicine, Haematology, Oncology, Transplantation, and is also home to the Evelina Childrens Hospital and the Cancer Centre on the Guys site.
You will be close to the vibrant Borough Market and the South Bank, which are exceptional London locations; perfect places to work and relax next to such iconic venues as Big Ben, The London Eye and The Shard!
Job description
Job responsibilities
At Synnovis, we are currently shaping the future of pathology services by creating a world-leading Hub and Spoke pathology network with our NHS partners. A large part of this modernisation will involve moving 70% of our services to a purpose built, state of the art Hub laboratory in the heart of London.
Administrative
- To assist with record keeping, to ensure compliance with good work practices required for the standards of IS
- To advise the Phlebotomy Senior Management Team when stocks of consumables are approaching minimum stock levels
- To report to the Phlebotomy Senior Management Team any instance or event which may cause a service delivery failure.
- To participate in an annual Performance, Planning and Review process in order to agree/ achieve objectives to support personal development and the department
- To actively undertake supervision, giving accurate feedback on performance using the appropriate paperwork on the day of supervision, of junior staff and students (including external students and medical students)
Other main duties
- To observe and adhere to local and national health and safety policies
- To keep the workplace and workbenches clean and tidy
- To maintain good work relations with all members of staff, and to promote effective teamwork
- To treat everyone associated with our Host Trusts with courtesy and respect
- To ensure compliance with all local and national standards of work practice e.g. IS
- To maintain and promote the professional image of Synnovis Pathology, Guys & St Thomas and Kings College Hospital NHS Trusts.
Synnovis is a pathology partnership between SYNLAB UK and Ireland, and the NHS, including sites, Guys & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust and Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, to deliver and transform pathology services across South East London.
The partnership provides services to 1.7 million people living in South East London, as well as to hundreds of thousands of patients from outside the region who use local healthcare services.
The partnership provides diagnostics, testing and digital pathology for hospital trusts, GP services and other healthcare providers.
GSTT
Guys and St Thomas Hospital Foundation Trust is a major emergency and specialist teaching Trust which has all the specialties associated with a fascinating and career defining case load including: Womens Services, Fetal Medicine, Haematology, Oncology, Transplantation, and is also home to the Evelina Childrens Hospital and the Cancer Centre on the Guys site.
You will be close to the vibrant Borough Market and the South Bank, which are exceptional London locations; perfect places to work and relax next to such iconic venues as Big Ben, The London Eye and The Shard!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent. Inclusive of Math's and English
Desirable
- Phlebotomy Training Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Proven IT skills in Word, Excel, Outlook, Epic
- Knowledge on NHS IT Systems
- Experience in supporting student training
Desirable
- Phlebotomy Experience
- Participation in quality initiatives such as audit
- Completion of Phlebotomy course
- Supervisory role and supervising students/trainees
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Able to follow guidelines and protocols
- Knowledge/understanding of confidentiality and data protection issues.
Desirable
- Understanding of medical terminology including basic physiology and anatomy
- Knowledge of the NHS and its service provision
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent. Inclusive of Math's and English
Desirable
- Phlebotomy Training Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Proven IT skills in Word, Excel, Outlook, Epic
- Knowledge on NHS IT Systems
- Experience in supporting student training
Desirable
- Phlebotomy Experience
- Participation in quality initiatives such as audit
- Completion of Phlebotomy course
- Supervisory role and supervising students/trainees
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Able to follow guidelines and protocols
- Knowledge/understanding of confidentiality and data protection issues.
Desirable
- Understanding of medical terminology including basic physiology and anatomy
- Knowledge of the NHS and its service provision
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.
