PhlebotomistinKidderminsterinKidderminsterPUBLISHED THU 20 MAR 2025
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Opportunity to work in a patient-friendly environment across multiple sites within Wyre Forest Health Partnership.
Permanent, stable position with a 30-hour work week, ensuring work-life balance.
Ability to interact with a diverse patient population, providing essential services that contribute to their care.
Involvement in critical healthcare processes, such as ensuring high-quality blood specimen collection and handling.
Ongoing professional development possibilities through training and attendance at practice and clinical team meetings.
Contribution to a collaborative healthcare team, supporting doctors and nurses in delivering effective patient care.
Flexibility in working hours, accommodating both day and some evening shifts, with potential for weekend work.
Join the Wyre Forest Health Partnership as a Phlebotomist and make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients in Kidderminster. This role offers you the opportunity to provide compassionate care across five health sites, ensuring that each blood specimen is collected with professionalism and accuracy. As a vital part of our healthcare team, you’ll support doctors and nursing staff while working in a nurturing environment dedicated to quality patient care.
We’re looking for someone who can connect with our patients, putting them at ease while checking their identification and guiding them through procedures like venepuncture. Your attention to detail will ensure specimens are collected safely and handled correctly, while your commitment to hygiene and equipment maintenance keeps our practice running smoothly. If you’re ready to step into a fulfilling 30-hour permanent position that may require evening and occasional weekend work, we’d love to hear from you. Embrace this chance to shine in your career and help shape the future of healthcare!
We’re looking for someone who can connect with our patients, putting them at ease while checking their identification and guiding them through procedures like venepuncture. Your attention to detail will ensure specimens are collected safely and handled correctly, while your commitment to hygiene and equipment maintenance keeps our practice running smoothly. If you’re ready to step into a fulfilling 30-hour permanent position that may require evening and occasional weekend work, we’d love to hear from you. Embrace this chance to shine in your career and help shape the future of healthcare!
Opportunity to work in a patient-friendly environment across multiple sites within Wyre Forest Health Partnership.
Permanent, stable position with a 30-hour work week, ensuring work-life balance.
Ability to interact with a diverse patient population, providing essential services that contribute to their care.
Involvement in critical healthcare processes, such as ensuring high-quality blood specimen collection and handling.
Ongoing professional development possibilities through training and attendance at practice and clinical team meetings.
Contribution to a collaborative healthcare team, supporting doctors and nurses in delivering effective patient care.
Flexibility in working hours, accommodating both day and some evening shifts, with potential for weekend work.
We are not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Previous Applicants need not apply.
Your Main role will be to cover Phlebotomy services across the Wyre Forest Health Partnership providing a patient friendly service as required.
Phlebotomists will be expected to provide a helpful and professional service to patients and healthcare staff across our five sites.
The individual will be responsible for ensuring that the blood specimens are taken in a professional manner and that laboratories are provided with timely, high quality blood specimens taken in tubes that are appropriate for the tests requested.
This is a 30 hour, permanent position. Our core business hours are 8am - 8pm, Monday to Saturday, with working hours to be discussed at interview. At least one 8pm finish and occasional Saturday working will be required.
We are not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Previous applicants need not apply.
To support the Doctors and practice nursing team in the delivery of phlebotomy services, delivering care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population.
- Checking patient identification against GP/Nurse requests and confirming patient agreement to the procedure requested. Procedures to include Venepuncture and Chaperoning as required
- Ensuring all specimens are in appropriate containers, accurately labelled and bagged ready for collection by the courier
- Safely disposing of sharps, spillages and other clinical waste
- Replenish stocks and equipment in consulting and treatment rooms as necessary, including monitoring expiry dates
- Maintaining a high level of hygiene within own work area, ensuring that all equipment is kept clean and in good working order and reporting any problems identified
- Maintaining and updating patient records in accordance with Practice procedures
- Notifying the GP/Nurse of any significant patient issues or other anomalies
- Liaising with and assisting the wider Practice Team as required to ensure a quality service
- Attending clinical team and Practice meetings as required
- Other related tasks as may be required, providing appropriate training has been given
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To support the Doctors and practice nursing team in the delivery of phlebotomy services, delivering care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population.
- Checking patient identification against GP/Nurse requests and confirming patient agreement to the procedure requested. Procedures to include Venepuncture and Chaperoning as required
- Ensuring all specimens are in appropriate containers, accurately labelled and bagged ready for collection by the courier
- Safely disposing of sharps, spillages and other clinical waste
- Replenish stocks and equipment in consulting and treatment rooms as necessary, including monitoring expiry dates
- Maintaining a high level of hygiene within own work area, ensuring that all equipment is kept clean and in good working order and reporting any problems identified
- Maintaining and updating patient records in accordance with Practice procedures
- Notifying the GP/Nurse of any significant patient issues or other anomalies
- Liaising with and assisting the wider Practice Team as required to ensure a quality service
- Attending clinical team and Practice meetings as required
- Other related tasks as may be required, providing appropriate training has been given
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To work as a phlebotomist in the UK, you will need a combination of technical skills, interpersonal abilities, and knowledge specific to the role. Here’s a breakdown of the key skills required:
1. Technical Skills
- Venipuncture Techniques: Proficiency in drawing blood from veins using proper procedures and ensuring patient comfort.
- Sample Handling: Knowledge of how to correctly label, store, and transport blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Infection Control: Understanding of protocols to minimize the risk of infection, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe disposal of sharps.
- Basic Medical Knowledge: Familiarity with human anatomy, particularly the circulatory system, and an understanding of the different types of blood tests.
2. Interpersonal Skills
- Communication Skills: Ability to explain procedures clearly to patients and answer any questions they may have.
- Empathy and Compassion: Being sensitive to the needs and concerns of patients, particularly those who may be anxious about needles or blood draws.
- Teamwork: Ability to work effectively within a healthcare team, collaborating with nurses, doctors, and laboratory staff.
3. Organizational Skills
- Attention to Detail: Accurate labeling and handling of samples to prevent mix-ups and errors.
- Time Management: Managing time effectively to ensure patients are seen promptly, especially in busy environments.
4. Regulatory Knowledge
- Compliance Understanding: Knowledge of legal, ethical, and health regulations regarding blood collection and handling, including confidentiality issues.
5. Problem-Solving Skills
- Ability to handle difficult situations, such as dealing with patients who faint or have difficult veins, and knowing how to adapt techniques as needed.
Training and Qualifications
While some employers may accept candidates with no formal qualifications, a certificate in phlebotomy (which can often be obtained through short courses) is highly beneficial. Additionally, having a background in healthcare (such as a nursing or medical assistant qualification) can be advantageous.
Registration and Employment
In some roles, particularly within the NHS, you may be required to complete specific training programs and possibly be registered with a professional body. Ensuring up-to-date training in areas such as CPR and first aid is also often necessary.
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