Job Description
As the UKs First Academic Health Science Centre we pride ourselves on being at the cutting edge of innovation, service transformation and delivery of world class clinical outcomes. We are looking for people who are committed to delivering excellent patient care, who treat each patient as an individual, can communicate clearly and sensitively at all times and take pride in what they do, ensuring that our patients have the best possible experience within our hospitals.
Our haematology out-patient unit provides a wide range of services including clinic consultations, a day unit and ambulatory service ensuring high quality care for all patients receiving anti-cancer treatment, as well as those patients with non-malignant conditions.
To complement the existing team on the Hammersmith Hospital site we are seeking a motivated and committed individual who has excellent communication skills and strong teamwork ethic to work in our phlebotomy team serving the haematology clinic.
Working alongside the Oncology Clinic, this post offers you the opportunity to further develop your experience in caring and assisting patients and their families undergoing review and treatment. The role will consist of working a total of 37.5 hours per week, on Monday to Friday 7.5 hours per day.
You will need a qualification in venepuncture, which is essential. Cannulation skills are desirable but not essential, with at least 1 years’ experience in venepuncture preferable.
- To provide a safe and efficient phlebotomy service ensuring that blood samples are ordered, collected and dispatched in a timely manner in accordance with Trust policy.
- To work towards improving the patient experience
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities. We encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community. Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.
As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.