JOB OVERVIEW

We are looking for a full-time Senior Phlebotomist for 37.5 hours per week contract.
This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated person with good communication skills to work in a stimulating and challenging environment and to contribute to health care. Have Good I.T and customer service skills. Have a U.K driving licence and have access to a car at all times as the applicant will be working in clinics located in Merton and Sutton.
We are looking for a responsible, adaptable person to join us in taking blood samples from patients requiring laboratory blood tests. Ideally experienced in adult, paediatric, and Domiciliary work.

MAIN DUTIES OF THE JOB

The post holder will be required to take blood from Adult and Paediatric patients in Outpatients, Inpatients, Satellite Clinics and Domiciliary home visits.
They will support the day to day running of the department and support in all areas starting from Reception. When working in Outpatients they will manage patient and staff queries with support from the Phlebotomy Coordinators.
The post holder will ensure the rota for the next day is communicated to all staff and support with administrative queries as of when. The post holder must also be proactive when a sickness occurs and liaise with the Phlebotomy Coordinators to ensure that sickness is covered.
The post holder will ensure that data is accurately collated and then inputted into the system using MS Excel.
To keep the workplace and workbenches clean and tidy to be in line with Infection control and health and safety practices.
To maintain good work relations with all members of staff to promote effective teamwork and treating everyone associated with the Trust with courtesy and respect.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION AND MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• “At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, above all we value respect. We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork. This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work. When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values.”