Job overview
Your Main role will be to cover the Phlebotomy service at the Whitehouse Dialysis Unit , our brand new dialysis unit in Whitehouse Park, in Milton Keynes.
Phlebotomists will be expected to provide a helpful and professional service to our renal patients who will attend their clinic appointment.
The clinics will be running on Monday, Tuesday and Thursdays.
We are looking for individuals with the skill and flexibility to support our services on this nurse led unit. We also have an additional dialysis unit in MK University Hospital with a phlebotomy service so you might be asked to cross cover if needed.
The individual will be responsible for ensuring that the blood specimens are taken in a manner and that laboratories are provided with timely, high quality blood specimens taken in tubes that are appropriate for the tests requested.
Phlebotomy Experience is desired but not essential.
Excellent patient care and compassion
Good IT Skills
Having a blood test done is often an essential step in a patients diagnosis or treatment and the care we give makes a real difference to this journey.
To work within a team and also lone working,
To work with a computer on wheels using the EPR system
The successful candidate will be appointed as a band 3.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join our phlebotomy team .
phlebotomy experience is desired
This will be mainly based Whitehouse Dialysis Unit but on occasions may be asked to work at Mk University Hospital in our additional renal Unit as a phlebotomist.
The applicant must have a full driving license and access to a suitable vehicle.
Skills/Responsibilities
To take venous bloods safely from patients on the wards and outpatient departments.
To check the identity of the patient, ensure than any special instructions have been followed (e.g. period of fasting) and to gain patients consent to proceed.
To take venous blood of good quality using aseptic techniques and ensuring minimum of pain and discomfort to the patient.
To make sure samples arrive at the labs safely
To work within a team and also lone working,
To work with a computer on wheels using the EPR system and ICE.
To work in an efficient manner to ensure the phlebotomy work is completed in the best practical time.
To obtain and keep up to date with all learning
To ensure that safe working practises are maintained in the interests of both staff and patients according to Trust and Departmental policies
To co-operate with strategies to reduce cross infection
To make judgements regarding the viability of taking blood.
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.
The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
As Oxford Kidney unit we ar proudly part of OUH and we have 8 dialysis unit, outpatient department, renal ward and CAPD.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel .
Good sound general education
Experience & Knowledge of phlebotomy is desired but not essential. Full Training will be provided.
Understand the principles of patient confidentiality
Previous healthcare experience
A knowledge of the importance and relevance of phlebotomy in the deliverance of patient care Skills & Ability Essential Desirable
Good interpersonal skills and able to communicate with patients and healthcare professionals
Basic IT skills
Competent, professional and polite manner
Ability to work systematically and under pressure in a busy environment
Ability to work with attention to detail
Degree of manual dexterity required
Good organisational skills
Able to convey a calm, caring and sensitive attitude to patients and their carers
Ability to work individually or effectively as part of a team
Ability to follow set procedures and protocols meticulously
Ability to concentrate for long periods
Ability to cope with routine task
Able to use initiative and act with minimal supervision in accordance with protocols
Willingness to work flexibly to maintain phlebotomy service
Ability to drive with access to a car, this is essential
Confidentiality
During the course of your employment, you may see, hear or have access to information on affairs of patients and staff. Post holders may only use such information as appropriate to carry out their normal duties. Post holders must not disclose personal, clinical or commercial information to any unauthorised third party; any such disclosure will be investigated and may lead to disciplinary action and possible dismissal. These obligations are in line with common law duty, the Caldicott principles on patient data, the Data Protection Act, the Freedom of Information Act and other legislation which apply both during employment and after the termination of employment.
Infection Control
To ensure the practice of self and others is at all times compliant with infection control policy and procedures. Hand hygiene must be performed before and after contact with patients and their environment.
Governance and Risk Adhere to all Trust policies, procedures and guidelines. Follow professional and managerial codes of conduct as applicable to the role. Take active steps to prevent theft or fraud in the workplace.
Duty of Candour The post holder is also required to ensure compliance with the statutory ‘duty of candour’. This is a legal duty to inform and apologise to patients if there have been mistakes in their care that have led to significant harm. It is aimed at helping patients receive accurate, truthful information from health providers achieving a wholly transparent culture.
Safeguarding
Employees must at all times treat all patients with dignity and respect and ensure that vulnerable adults and children are safeguarded from abuse and neglect within the provisions of the Trust’s Policies.
Training & Personal Development – Continuous Professional Development There is a requirement for all Trust Employees to take part in the annual appraisal process; this can be in the capacity of facilitating staff appraisals and participating in their own appraisal and development plan. The post holder must take responsibility in agreement with his/her line manager for his/her own personal development this includes attending all Trust Statutory and Mandatory training allocated for the role. In addition the post holder must be aware of their education responsibilities within their area of work.
