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Phlebotomist
Band 2
Trosolwg o'r swydd
The Phlebotomy service supports Pathology, general practitioners, community healthcare and private hospitals in east Kent, providing blood samples from the patients of EKUHFT, to the laboratories. Phlebotomists provide a service to the wards and clinics at the William Harvey Hospital (WHH) in Ashford, Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (QEQM) in Margate and the Kent and Canterbury Hospital (K&CH). Additional phlebotomy outpatient clinics are held at Buckland Hospital in Dover and the Royal Victoria Hospital in Folkestone.
We have 2x part time posts available at K&C. 24 hours and 19 hours a week.
Please note that previous applicants need not apply.
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
- To also embrace the use of technology for labelling of samples
- To be compassionate and caring as a member of our front line Phlebotomy Team
- Label all specimens, paying meticulous attention to accuracy and clarity of writing
- To work both on the Wards and within the Phlebotomy Suites as required
- To be flexible and be a team player
- Collect samples for Oral Glucose Tolerance Tests as appropriate
- Ensure work areas are adequately stocked with consumables from Laboratory stores and inform senior staff to make them aware of deficiencies.
- Maintain utmost confidentiality at all times when handling patient details – implications of specific tests must not be discussed with patients.
- Give assistance to patients experiencing difficulties, e.g. those becoming unwell during blood taking.
- Report accidents/incidents to patients arising in the course of blood taking immediately to a Senior Phlebotomist and Transfusion Practitioner and complete appropriate documentation promptly.
- Ensure that all work areas and equipment are cleaned daily, and all spillages are cleared in the correct manner immediately.
- To be mindful of our appointment times and try to work within these to prevent delays
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with three acute hospitals and community sites serving a local population of around 700,000. We also provide specialist services for Kent and Medway.
We care about our patients and our people. We are focused on providing outstanding, safe patient care, and a positive working culture that benefits staff and patients alike. With our emphasis on staff training and development, a staff support scheme that’s second to none, and a healthy package of benefits, it’s easy to put down roots in East Kent Hospitals.
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.
Swydd ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'. If you have any further queries please do not hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
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Qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- GCSE Maths & English minimum grade D or equivalent
Meini prawf dymunol
- Phlebotomy course
- Basic IT course
Customer facing
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Evidence of working in a customer facing environment
Meini prawf dymunol
- evidence of working in a care setting
Computer literate
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Evidence of computer literacy and attention to detail
- Evidence of working as part of a team
- Understanding of patient confidentiality/GDPR
Gofynion ymgeisio
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Lisa March
- Teitl y swydd
- Lead Blood Transfusion Practitioner
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 07791219912
Rhestr swyddi gyda East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust yn Gwasanaethau gwyddor iechyd neu bob sector