Phlebotomist (HWD weekends)

at  Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

The post holder will be trained as a Phlebotomist in Wexham Park Hospital and will carry out duties in OPD Department at Heatherwood Hospital in Ascot on weekends. However, you might be asked to cover our other sites including hospital wards. 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. ) 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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