Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Phlebotomist
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We have an exciting opportunity in the West Berkshire Community Nursing Team for a Phlebotomist to join the team of clinicians in West Berkshire (Newbury) providing care to patients in their own homes.
The post holder will be required to collect blood samples from patients in their own homes and other residential settings when they are too unwell to attend the GP surgery. The post holder will be required to perform a range of venepuncture techniques in a variety of clinical settings and will work without direct supervision.
You will work alongside the District Nurses and Community Matrons and will be required to liaise with clinicians, other healthcare professionals including laboratory staff, with patients and their representatives and with commercial suppliers.
Preferably the post holder is an experienced Phlebotomist who has experience in the provision of a quality blood collection service; however, full training and supervision will be provided for the right applicant.
It's important that you have a calm approach, the ability to prioritise and work in a busy team.
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A driving license and access to a car is essential, due to the travel involved.
- Collects blood samples from patients in their own homes or other residential setting using evidence-based venepuncture procedures
- Monitors and maintains the health, safety and security of self and patients during the venepuncture procedure
- Practices within risk management/ occupational health legislation and Trust procedures
- Collects samples from patients in high-risk categories and is aware of potential hazards. Is able to follow agreed protocol to minimise risk to self and others.
- Performs telephone duties that include making and receiving calls from and to the phlebotomy unit, conveying sensitive information and advice to healthcare professionals, patients and their representatives
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
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Our Values At Berkshire Healthcare Are
- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
- Flexible working options to support work-life balance
- 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Excellent learning and career development opportunities
- ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
- Free parking across Trust sites
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Helen Daw
- Job title: Team Leader
- Email address: helen.daw@berkshire.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 07717 507360
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