What are the responsibilities and job description for the Phlebotomist position at Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust?
Job summary
We are looking to recruit 6 part time Phlebotomists to be part of a wider Phlebotomy team at Royal Cornwall Hospital.
This Role will involve covering Inpatient Phlebotomy Service, Oncology and Haematology Clinics
To participate in the provision of a Phlebotomy Inpatient service to Wards and Outpatient Departments, based at Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro
Main duties of the job
Working under the direction of the Phlebotomy lead to provide a Phlebotomy service for hospital wards and clinics.
Ensure observance of Trust policies in maintaining all service standards.
To visit Wards, and Outpatient Clinics to take venous blood samples from patients as requested by a Doctor or a member of nursing staff and in accordance with written procedures.
To ensure that your responsibilities for the prevention and control of infection are fulfilled by following all Trust guidelines and protocols.
To arrange delivery to the appropriate laboratories according to current Pathology policy.
To undertake first line tests on blood samples in accordance with written procedures.
To respect patient Confidentiality and Dignity.
At all times to work in accordance with the procedures and policies of the Trust, in particular Clinical Skills training package (Practice development) and Health and Safety.
To relate to the Senior Phlebotomist on a regular basis to keep up to date and receive regular training.
Supervise / train team members
About us
Sustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore actively encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Work health assessments
- Criminal record check standards
- Right to work checks
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Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about any flexible working arrangements you would prefer or require. While we may not be able to fully accommodate all requests, such requests will not be referenced during the interview scoring process, and we will fully consider and try to accommodate them for successful applicants.
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Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Skills and Experience
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Desirable
Disposition
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