Phlebotomist

We are looking for enthusiastic people who are interested in Phlebotomy to join our busy, friendly teams across Mid and South Essex University Hospitals group, initially these roles will be in the Mid Essex region. The roles are vital to the smooth running of the Pathology service across the region. The main duties of the roles is collection of blood samples by Venepuncture and Capillary methods from patients at various locations across the group and to assist with stock control and ordering of the supplies from Pathology stores when necessary.,

• Collection of blood samples by Venepuncture and Capillary methodsfrom patients on wards, those referred from out patient's clinics andGeneral Practitioners.
• To participate in the provision of Phlebotomy services across the Trust.
• Assist with stock control and ordering of the supplies when necessary.
• To provide an efficient professional service, sensitive to patient's needs.
• Ensure patients are treated safely and courteously, causing the minimum of distress or discomfort throughout the blood sampling procedure
• To communicate with patients, parents, carers and children and a caring manner
• Dispatch of correct quality samples to the laboratory within agreed time scale.
• Work records and statistics are accurately maintained.
• To maintain phlebotomy supplies ensuring work stations are fully stocked and assist in distribution of blood collection materials to wards and departments when required.
• To communicate with other healthcare professionals in the course of your duties.
• To be able to handle appropriately and with discretion patients who become unwell or distressed.
• To be able to handle patients with severe illness or disability. To be able to cope with stress and pressure.
• To comply with health and safety regulations.
• To comply with Infection Control policies relating to handling sharps and infectious biological fluids. To ensure patient confidentiality and conformance to the Data Protection act.
  
  A clean, methodical and tidy approach to work is important. Shifts will be offered over a 7 day working pattern.
'In-house' training will be given, so no previous experience is necessary. However, it will be advantageous to have worked in a health care environment previously, especially dealing with patients. This exciting and role which could be exactly what you have been waiting for- the best career move you have ever made! There are opportunities for further training if appropriate.,
• A valid full UK Driving Licence and access to own transport
  
  Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.