Phlebotomist

1. Responsible for the collection of blood samples from inpatients, outpatients, clinics, GP surgeries and homes of patients as specified by the supervisor.2. Responsible for the safe disposal of contaminated materials, including sharps.3. Undertake reception duties department to welcome and advise patients and staff as required by supervisor.4. To sort and identify specimens received.5. Undertake preparation of samples for testing using separation techniques such as centrifugation and tapping off.6. Responsible for the tracking and recording of samples to ensure that relevant information is available for the supervisor.7. Responsible for monitoring and replenishing of medical stock.8. Undertake agreed clinical and non clinical tasks following training, ensuring referral to appropriate trained staff as required.9. Support less experienced members of staff in their orientation to the department and role.10. To participate in appraisals and personal reviews and to work to achieve personal objectives.11. To participate in the provision of an out of hours laboratory service as required.12. To assist with the provision of high quality service for staff and patients.13. Promote and monitor adherence to Health and Safety and Trust policy designed to protect healthcare staff and service users from known hazards.14. To undertake such duties as shall be prescribed by the Deputy Laboratory Manager in accordance with this grade of post. Recruiting to Values To ensure that we provide world-class patient care, UHCW recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a Values Based Interview/Assessment, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it. Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and Behaviours Framework and Values Based Recruitment Factsheet which can be accessed on the right side of this page under the job description. The Supporting Information Section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated Behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour. All correspondence will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk/SPAM folders If you are invited to attend interview you will be asked to set up an account with the Trac recruitment system in order to confirm your interview time. Job description Job responsibilities 1. Responsible for the collection of blood samples from inpatients, outpatients, clinics, GP surgeries and homes of patients as specified by the supervisor.2. Responsible for the safe disposal of contaminated materials, including sharps.3. Undertake reception duties department to welcome and advise patients and staff as required by supervisor.4. To sort and identify specimens received.5. Undertake preparation of samples for testing using separation techniques such as centrifugation and tapping off.6. Responsible for the tracking and recording of samples to ensure that relevant information is available for the supervisor.7. Responsible for monitoring and replenishing of medical stock.8. Undertake agreed clinical and non clinical tasks following training, ensuring referral to appropriate trained staff as required.9. Support less experienced members of staff in their orientation to the department and role.10. To participate in appraisals and personal reviews and to work to achieve personal objectives.11. To participate in the provision of an out of hours laboratory service as required.12. To assist with the provision of high quality service for staff and patients.13. Promote and monitor adherence to Health and Safety and Trust policy designed to protect healthcare staff and service users from known hazards.14. To undertake such duties as shall be prescribed by the Deputy Laboratory Manager in accordance with this grade of post. Recruiting to Values To ensure that we provide world-class patient care, UHCW recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a Values Based Interview/Assessment, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it. Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and Behaviours Framework and Values Based Recruitment Factsheet which can be accessed on the right side of this page under the job description. The Supporting Information Section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated Behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour. All correspondence will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk/SPAM folders If you are invited to attend interview you will be asked to set up an account with the Trac recruitment system in order to confirm your interview time.