University College London Hospitals (UCLH) are on the lookout for a committed and passionate Phlebotomist to join their highly skilled team to provide phlebotomy [venesection] services to the Epilepsy Society’s patients in an inpatient and outpatient setting, as required.
UCLH is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population.
We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• To undertake venesection (phlebotomy) for patients attending Epilepsy Society either as in-patients or as out-patients.
• To provide a support service to the TDM Unit including the preparation and processing of clinical specimens for biological analysis in accordance with the Unit’s Policies and Procedures including Health & Safety.
• To centrifuge bloods, prepare sera and store as necessary. Also, to package samples as necessary for dispatch to outside laboratories.
• To enter data for patient and specimen requests onto the Pathology computer system.
• To ensure stocks of phlebotomy materials are maintained.
• To support on-going research activities through phlebotomy, as/when required.
• To dispose of laboratory/phlebotomy waste according to policies and procedures.
REQUIREMENTS:
• Experience in undertaking phlebotomy/ Previous venepuncture skills.
• GCSE basic grade English and Maths or equivalent.
• Keyboard skills (data entry).
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work with all grades of staff as part of a team.
• Good interpersonal skills and a calming and reassuring disposition when dealing with patients.
• Proven organisational skills.
• Able to communicate clearly with team members, clinical colleagues, and patients.
• Ability to work flexibly either alone or as part of a team.
• Ability to work with biological hazardous samples.
• Ability to understand and maintain patient confidentiality.
Why Join the UCLH Bank?
- Flexible shifts across a wide and varied clinical landscape
- Full access to induction and training programmes led by our dedicated Practice Educators
- Opportunities to join in permanent staff training and professional development
- Career development pathways including a postgraduate certificate in Anaesthesia for scrub practitioners, in collaboration with the UCL Perioperative Medicine Faculty
- Work alongside senior clinical facilitators and lead practitioners for rotational preceptorship
Apply now for this fantastic opportunity by uploading your CV, and a member of our recruitment team will be with you shortly.
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