This fixed-term 12-month post sits in the Paediatric Outpatient Departments at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, where the phlebotomy team takes blood from infants, children and young people. The work centres on venepuncture, delivered in a child-friendly way under a registered nurse's supervision and alongside nursing, medical and allied health colleagues. Distinct features include supervising less experienced staff and covering other sites when needed, with a structured induction that includes supernumerary shifts. Fit depends on phlebotomy training and recent experience in an acute setting.
What the job involves
- Provide clinical and phlebotomy support to the Paediatric Outpatient Departments under the supervision of a registered nurse
- Carry out venepuncture for infants, children and young people in a safe, efficient and child-friendly manner
- Carry out care and treatment tasks delegated by nursing and medical staff, using technical, numeracy, literacy and interpersonal skills
- Work closely with nursing, medical and allied health colleagues in the diagnosis, treatment and ongoing management of paediatric patients
- Supervise less experienced staff in the clinical area, ensuring patient-focused care
- Keep assigned clinical areas tidy, ordered, hygienic and clean
- Ensure information is available for the service to operate effectively
- Record clinical activity and outcomes using hospital systems
- Cover specified clinical areas as needed, including other WLCH locations
- Uphold the Trust's safeguarding policies and procedures at all times
What’s required
Qualifications
- NVQ Level 3, Care Certificate or experience at Band 3 or equivalent
- English Language GCE/GCSE or equivalent
Experience
- Experience in phlebotomy
- Recent experience in an acute clinical setting
- Knowledge of hospital administrative systems
Skills & knowledge
- Phlebotomy training
- Skill in basic personal care duties, clinical observations and procedures
- Ability to use computers to enter and retrieve information
- Ability to train and induct new or temporary staff
- Excellent communication and ability to build rapport with children and families
Other
- Ability to follow precedent, policies and procedures and recognise when to elevate to a manager
- Sensitive and caring approach
- Commitment to the highest standards of patient safety and experience
Nice to have
- BSc in Health or Social care
- Paediatric phlebotomy experience
What’s offered
- Structured induction programme with supernumerary shifts
- Competency-based training and educational opportunities
- Career development
- Flexible working and wellbeing support
- Staff recognition scheme
- Optional schemes: Cycle to Work, car lease, season ticket loan and onsite leisure membership
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
