Phlebotomist

at  Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

The post holder will be trained as a phlebotomist and will carry out duties in Wexham Park Hospital, Heatherwood Hospital, St Peters Hospital and King Edward VII Hospital on a rota basis. This Role also includes wards, clinics and GP surgery-based work or any other department deemed necessary. This will involve routinely handling biological samples and it is therefore essential that he/she is aware of the departmental safety policies which must be observed at all times. The post holder will be trained to perform a range of venepuncture techniques in a variety of clinical settings and will work under supervision until successfully assigned to work without supervision with the possible opportunity to progress to a Band 3 after one year of service.
( This will be dependent on meeting the criteria of the Band 3 Job Description and passing the Band 3 competencies. ) Unfortunately, we are not able to provide any form of sponsorship for this position. Clinical and Technical: Collects, using venepuncture procedures, blood samples from inpatients and from patients attending the outpatient clinics within the HWPH NHS Foundation Trust sites. Monitors and maintains the health, safety and security of self and patients during the venepuncture procedure.
Practices within risk management/ occupational health legislation and Trust procedures. Collects samples from patients in high risk categories and is aware of potential hazards. Is able to follow agreed protocol to minimise risk to self and others. Is aware of the clinical conditions and precautions that are necessary for sample quality to be maintained during the venepuncture procedure.
This includes site selection, correct use of tourniquet and selection of blood sample bottles. Is proficient in performing venepuncture to meet the requirements of Dynamic Function Tests (a series of blood samples taken at defined intervals according to a set protocol). Please see Job Description and Person Specification for further informatio

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