Phlebotomist in Carshalton

Overview

The phlebotomy Department is part of the Cancer and Clinical Services Division, supported by a clinical lead with the reporting line that goes through a Service Manager, General Manager. The overall performance and governance oversight is provided by a triumvirate comprising a Divisional Medical Director, Director of Operations and a Director of Nursing.

The job involves taking blood from patients on the wards, in outpatient clinics and in patient homes. The department is currently open from 7.30 am to 5.00 pm, with staff working various shift patterns. Phlebotomists are Clinical Support Workers who are expected to work as part of a team within a hospital environment and in the community. After appropriate training and demonstration of competence, they obtain blood samples from patients through venepuncture as requested by doctors, and train other healthcare workers to become competent at venepuncture.

Responsibilities

• Taking blood samples from patients on wards, outpatient clinics, and patient homes.
• Training other healthcare workers in venepuncture techniques.
• Working as part of a team within the hospital environment and community settings.
• Managing a shift schedule that includes Saturday/Sunday mornings and Bank Holidays on a rota basis.
• Traveling to GP surgeries, community clinics, and patient homes, requiring a personal car for business use.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Previous phlebotomy experience desirable.
• Responsible, adaptable, with strong communication skills.
• Ability to cope with workload in a busy department.
• Car owner/driver with a vehicle available at all times, insured for business use.
• Willingness to work weekends and bank holidays on rota.

About Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust provides a range of medical services to approximately 490,000 people living across southwest London and northeast Surrey, including specialist services such as renal and neonatal intensive care. The Trust serves a diverse area in urban and rural settings, employing around 5,000 staff and supported by over 500 volunteers.