Phlebotomist

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, 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, PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
+ 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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Should you be unsuccessful at interview, please be aware that your job application and related documents will be retained confidentially for a period of 12 months.
Benefits include optional pension and life assurance. The Trust has a dedicated Childcare Co-ordination Team who can support and advise staff on childcare related issues.
We are committed to ensuring our staff are developed, engaged and supported to work in different ways to support a changing environment in which we operate and deliver services
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust is a non-smoking organisation. Smoking will not be permitted on any of the sites.
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COVID-19 Vaccinations
Update - NHS employees/applicants of frontline posts at the Royal Cornwall Trust are no longer required to be fully vaccinated against COVID by 1 April 2022. This is pending the public consultation and Parliamentary review announced by the government. We may however request immunisation status but this will not impact working with the Trust
Royal Cornwall Hospital is an Equal Opportunities employer.