Senior Phlebotomist

This post requires the successful applicant to undertake venepuncture primarily on patients as part of their journey through the Trust. They must organise and prioritise their own workload.
Working relationships:
All members of the multi-professional team, including nursing and medical staff, allied health professionals and support workers.

Main duties of the job
This post involves undertaking venepuncture on patients who present to the department from either clinics or pre-assessment. Testing itself is undertaken off site so extra care must be taken to ensure that the correct bloods are taken appropriately, which are handled and despatched by our Pathology Services team.
The post is for 5 days per week Monday to Friday, from 0900-1700, although these hours are open to a degree of movement., 1. Collect blood samples by venepuncture from patients on request from clinicians, doctors and nurses, in accordance with the phlebotomy standard operating procedure.
2. Ensure correct care, labelling, recording and maintenance of accurate records for each venepuncture.
3. Have due respect for privacy and dignity
4. Ensure subject is comfortable and relaxed as much as possible, and obtain verbal consent prior to collecting blood samples.
5. If requested, to visit other areas to undertake venepuncture for subjects who are unable to attend the phlebotomy department without delay.
6. Comply at all times with trust relevant data and information governance policy, and respect confidentiality, in particular the confidentiality of electronically stored data, in line with the Data Protection Act.
7. Have a good knowledge and understanding of the purpose of the different blood collection devices, and be able to pass on knowledge to trainees, as required.
8. Be aware and understand the range of blood samples that require special treatment.
9. Accurately create labels using the available IT system and label all samples correctly before calling in the next subject.
10. Reassure patients who are nervous about sampling procedures and apply dressings to wounds created by blood draws.
11. Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care.
12. Maintain accurate records of all samples taken.
13. Track collected specimens by initialling & dating request form.
14. Be able to use Trust's Patient Administration System (PAS) to find subject details when needed, e.g. to confirm identity before taking any blood samples.
15. Assist in delivery of samples to the Pathology Department whenever is necessary to do so.
16. Notify nursing staff, preferably nurse in charge, if there are any concerns for the subjects care.
17. Liaise with members of the administrative team and communicate well with team members.
18. When requested, pack and despatch blood samples correctly for transport to the appropriate laboratories.
19. Check that all consumables are always in sufficient quantity, order and re-stock regularly.
20. Ensure the maintenance of good working relationships and communication at all times with patients, relatives and staff of all disciplines.
21. Participate in discussion with the department manager or senior concerning the repair and renewal of equipment and estate.
22. Supervise and train other clinical staff to ensure competency in venepuncture
OTHER DUTIES:
1. Be familiar with and ensure compliance with the trust's Health and Safety policy and Infection Control policies.
2. Maintain a safe working environment for self, all other staff members, patients and their relatives.
3. Keep clinical area clean and free from clutter.
4. Report all adverse incidents via trust Safeguarding reporting system.
5. Pay due care and attention to the implementation of safety measures in relation to the disposal of sharps, bloods and body fluids.
6. Adhere to relevant trust policies including needle-stick injury policy.
7. Work with the pathology team to carry out specialised point of care tests (POCT) when required.
8. Be able to work with the pathology team and assist whenever there are staff shortages.
9. Keep up to date with all mandatory training.
10. Attend regular staff meetings in the Pathology department.
11. Perform any other appropriate duties which may be required by the department manager which are appropriate to the post.
Due to the nature of this position, employment is subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, completion of a satisfactory DBS disclosure and two references. We do not offer visa sponsorship for roles unless clearly stated in our adverts, so please consider this before applying.
Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of our organisational culture. As part of our pledge to take positive action in recruitment we encourage applications from under-represented candidates including BAME (Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic) and Disabled candidates as we work towards a representative workforce that is able to provide the quality, the dignity and respect and to deliver above and beyond.
Moorfields is a flexible working friendly organisation, and we are committed to helping our employees achieve a work-life balance that is beneficial for health and wellbeing, motivation levels and job satisfaction. Every employee of the Trust has the right to request to work flexibly. Please speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
If we receive sufficient applications, we will close this ad prior to the closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments before applying or would like an accessible version of any recruitment documents, please contact the recruitment team at [email protected].

We are Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Founded in 1804, Moorfields Eye Hospital is a world-class centre of excellence for eye health services, ophthalmic research, and education.
With more than 2,300 staff we are proud to be supported by one of the most diverse workforces in the NHS. Every year we treat more than 700,000 patients at City Road in central London and at our 22 satellites sites, and, in partnership with the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre we lead one of the most impactful ophthalmic research programmes in the world.
We train many of the leading eye care clinicians in the UK and internationally and have a global reputation for quality and professionalism in ophthalmic care. In addition, we also operate commercial divisions that provide care to private patients in both London and the Middle East.
This is an exciting time to join Moorfields. The pandemic fast-tracked a huge amount of innovation which is changing the way we work and deliver care. Construction is under way on Oriel, our new eye care, research, and education centre being built in Camden. The new centre will be flexible and modern, enabling us to bring together healthcare, eye research and education under one roof for the first time.
If you want to be part delivering world class eye health services and you share our values: excellence, equity, and kindness, then we would love to hear from you!

At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. We also offer:
Salary including High-Cost Area Supplement
Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme
Free 24/7 independent counselling service
Learning and development opportunities
Easy and quick transport links
A range of attractive benefits and discounts
Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes
Free Pilates classes
Full support and training to develop your skills
Flexible working friendly organisation
And so much more!
To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document.