Job overview

THIS POST IS OPEN TO THE CORNWALL HEALTHCARE COMMUNITY ONLY.

We are looking to recruit 3 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

The successful candidate must be able to start at 7am and work at weekends

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

Working for our organisation

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.