Job summaryWe are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and friendly phlebotomist to join our Team to work both in out-patient and in-patient environments.Main duties of the jobWe have an exiting opportunity to join our Phlebotomy team. You will be working over a wide variety of settings including inpatient and outpatient environments and as such will need to be an effective communicator.We are looking for a flexible Phlebotomist that help cover our service.About usOur purpose is simple - Putting Patients First. We are looking for exceptional colleagues who can help us achieve this.Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and WorcesterOur workforce is over 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision - working in partnership to provide the best healthcare for our communities, leading and supporting our teams to move 4ward. Our 4ward behaviours, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.Our objectives are simple:Best services for local peopleBest experience of care and best outcomes for our patientsBest use of resourcesBest peopleBetter never stops, and our Clinical Services Strategy provides a clear future vision for our Trust, our hospitals, our services and our role in the wider health and care system.We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe post holder will visit the wards and clinics on a daily basis, in order to collect blood samples as requested by the clinical teamsThe post holder will liaise with clinical and nursing teams and be aware of ward rules and procedures such as consultant rounds, treatments and protected meal times, which may require a modification in the phlebotomy schedulesThe post holder will assess and confirm the patients identity matches that on the request form, following trust policy. Any discrepancies must be reported to the appropriate clinician or nurse in chargeThe post holder will reassure the patient and allay any anxieties relating to the collection of blood and formally ask for permission to collect the blood specimen. If the patient refuses, the post holder must end the procedure and report to the appropriate clinician or nurse in charge, documenting the refusal.The post holder will ascertain the specimen requirements and collect blood by venepuncture into appropriate containersThe post holder will ensure accurate and legible labelling of specimen tubes, following the Trust PolicyThe post holder will inform the clinical staff and document in notes and on form if it was not possible to obtain a blood sample.The post holder will ensure that specimens are sent to the laboratory by the POD system or in person.The post holder will dispose of clinical waste in line with Trust PoliciesCarry the In-House Phlebotomy bleep at all times ensuring it is answered in a timely manner and address all issues raised through this, keeping accurate records and escalating to a manager where needed.Person SpecificationExperienceEssentialGood interpersonal skills.Able to work independently and as part of a team.Flexible working capacityPunctualReliableDue to nature of work this post is deemed to require enhanced disclosure clearance.QualificationsEssentialGood communication skillsPrevious experience in a caring environmentGood numeracy and literacy skillsVenepuncture competenciesDesirableVenepuncture CertificateDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Employer detailsEmployer nameWorcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS TrustAddressCharles Hastings WayWorcesterWorcestershireWR5 1DDEmployer's websitehttps://www.worcsacute.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)