University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Senior Phlebotomist
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We are seeking a motivated and experienced Senior Phlebotomist to join our friendly, patient-focused Outpatient Team at Melton Hospital.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is enthusiastic, compassionate, and committed to delivering high-quality care. You will play a key role in supporting both adult and paediatric services, ensuring safe and efficient blood collection while providing a reassuring and professional experience for our patients.
The ideal candidate will bring strong organisational skills, excellent communication, and a flexible approach to working in a busy outpatient environment. While previous experience in both adult and paediatric phlebotomy is desirable, training and support will be provided for the right candidate.
Phlebotomy services are provided Monday to Friday across the UHL community sites.
Main Duties Of The Job Include
- The taking of routine and urgent blood samples from patients attending outpatients, in accordance with UHL policy.
- Performing blood sampling from both adult and paediatric patients.
- To carry out the associated procedures of specimen collection.
- To autonomously problem solve day to day issues and to work collaboratively with other senior phlebotomists, deputy sisters/charge nurses and community outpatient lead to ensure quality service provision is maintained at all sites.
- To supervise new phlebotomy staff within their team and across the community sites. To mentor new phlebotomists/health care support workers working within phlebotomy.
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About The University Hospitals Of Leicester NHS Trust
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Andy Palmer
Job title: Deputy Charge Nurse
Email address: andy.palmer6@nhs.net
Telephone number: 07971744766
Karen Beagle
Deputy Sister
Tel: 07971744766
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