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Phlebotomist

Job Description

We are looking for a highly motivated Phlebotomist to join our Phlebotomy team at High Wycombe Hospital, the duties will include preparing the testing room with the proper tools, walking patients through the process when inserting needles and retrieving samples and labelling samples for further analysis in medical laboratories.

• To receive patients in a polite, understanding and efficient manner
• To communicate the testing procedure, putting all involved at ease, giving clear instructions on any pre-test preparation requirements, e.g. fasting or urine collections
• To communicate with patients, parents, carers and children in a caring manner and obtain lawful consent to perform an invasive procedure.
• To check patient details against the request form submitted
• To be able to deal with distressed patients
• To follow all departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and contribute to new improved ways of working.
• Ensure that patients are treated safely and courteously, causing the minimum of distress or discomfort throughout the blood sampling procedure.
• To provide advice to patients and clinical staff on the appropriate collection requirements for samples.
• To deal with patients and clinical staff initial enquiries and to relay to senior staff where necessary.
• To deal with ward patients, who may be confused or distressed, in a caring understanding way offering the highest quality service to all the patients
• To follow strict uniform and hand hygiene policy in all areas at all times.
• To prepare glucose solutions for patients having Glucose Tolerance
• Tests in a safe manner according to the relevant SOP.
• To visit other Hospital sites, GP clinics and Domestic homes to provide phlebotomy services at these locations.

• As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

• We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

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