Phlebotomist

We currently have a vacancy for two part-time phlebotomists to work alongside our existing team at the Royal Sussex County Hospital. You will be providing a valuable service throughout the hospital, taking blood samples from hospital in-patients and out-patients. Experience would be preferred but not essential as full training is provided. Please note the successful candidate will be expected undertake venepuncture on children as well as adults after full training and assessment

Applicants who declared they have Phlebotomy experience will be requested for evidence if shortlisted for interview

Successful candidates will be based at the Royal Sussex County site however at times you may be expected to cover other locations where the phlebotomy service is provided.

The phlebotomy department is open from 08.00 to 17.00. The hours for these roles are 27.5 per week worked on a roster to include 1 Saturday and 1 Sunday shift (08:00 till 13:00) a month.

This post involves the taking of blood samples from patients, of all ages, in wards and clinics, providing reception/telephone duties as and when required.

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1. To assess patients presenting for blood tests as per the indications and contra-indications for the practice of venepuncture.
2. To confirm patient’s details and identity.
3. To take blood samples from patients, exercising care and attention.
4. To accurately label sample bottles in accordance with SOPs.
5. To transport samples safely and securely to the laboratory whenever required.
6. To implement initial dispatch to the laboratory for those samples requiring urgent/immediate attention.
7. To deal with patients, their relatives, and other staff in a courteous and sympathetic manner, in person and by telephone.
8. To undertake duties using established work systems and new systems as introduced, and to undergo training in their correct use.
9. To record accurately numbers of patients bled in outpatients, wards and other locations.

Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.