Phlebotomist

Please note

This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules, which set specific salary and skill thresholds. As such, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. Applicants will therefore need to already have the right to work in the UK to be considered. We include this information at the outset to provide clarity and avoid unnecessary inconvenience for applicants. If you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at time of application. To assess patients presenting for blood tests as per the indications and contra-indications for the practice of venepuncture. To confirm patients details and identity. To take blood samples from patients, exercising care and attention. To accurately label sample bottles in accordance with SOPs. To transport samples safely and securely to the laboratory whenever required. To implement initial dispatch to the laboratory for those samples requiring urgent/immediate attention. To deal with patients, their relatives, and other staff in a courteous and sympathetic manner, in person and by telephone. To undertake duties using established work systems and new systems as introduced, and to undergo training in their correct use. To record accurately numbers of patients bled in outpatients, wards and other locations Please see job description & person specs for full details.