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Job Description
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- 5 GCCS or equivalent
- Evidence of a Phlebotomy qualification
- NVQ Level 2 or 3 or working towards
- Evidence of further personal development
- Previous experience of working in an acute hospital Trust
- Previous experience of venepuncture/phlebotomy
- Recent experience of working in oncology/chemo unit
- Knowledge of NHS practice
- Knowledge of multidisciplinary team working
- Knowledge of cancer and palliative care
- knowledge of NHS IT system
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication skills - written and verbal
- Clinical skills-able to deliver patient care under supervision of a qualified nurse
- Ability to adapt to change within working situation
- Ability to deal with highly stressful situations
- Able to work in the multi-disciplinary team
- IT skills - basic level
- 5 GCCS or equivalent
- Evidence of a Phlebotomy qualification
- NVQ Level 2 or 3 or working towards
- Evidence of further personal development
- Previous experience of working in an acute hospital Trust
- Previous experience of venepuncture/phlebotomy
- Recent experience of working in oncology/chemo unit
- Knowledge of NHS practice
- Knowledge of multidisciplinary team working
- Knowledge of cancer and palliative care
- knowledge of NHS IT system
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication skills - written and verbal
- Clinical skills-able to deliver patient care under supervision of a qualified nurse
- Ability to adapt to change within working situation
- Ability to deal with highly stressful situations
- Able to work in the multi-disciplinary team
- IT skills - basic level
Job summary
Working in the Primrose Unit, Bedford hospital to perform the taking of blood samples by venepuncture and/or capillary technique Interpretation of test request data in order to correctly select sample tube and degree of prioritisation.
Main duties of the job
1 To work as a member of the Primrose Unit which will entail working in a flexible, supportive manner.
2 To undertake collection of blood samples for oncology patients under the care of the Primrose Unit.
4 To be able to request blood tests on Trust Pathology System- ICE
5 Use of personal judgement when selecting a suitable vein for the venepuncture whilst acting within the Trust Phlebotomy policy
6 Take the consent of patients having to have a blood test and act in accordance with their wishes wherever possible.
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.
Our Values
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Date posted
11 April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£23,615 a year per Annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
418-AHP2151-GT
Job locations
Bedford Hospital
Kempstom Road
Bedford
MK42 9DJ
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
1 To work as a member of the Primrose Unit which will entail working in a flexible, supportive manner.
2 To undertake collection of blood samples for oncology patients under the care of the Primrose Unit.
4 To be able to request blood tests on Trust Pathology System- ICE
5 Use of personal judgement when selecting a suitable vein for the venepuncture whilst acting within the Trust Phlebotomy policy
6 Take the consent of patients having to have a blood test and act in accordance with their wishes wherever possible.
7 To be aware of the patient as an individual and adopt a holistic approach to the delivery of care.
8 To assist the qualified nurse in the risk assessments of all patients and carry out manual handling as per Trust Policy
9 To maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
10 To perform no more than the recommended number of venepunctures on a patient on any single occasion referring to senior colleagues or clinicians for assistance when appropriate
11 Comply with all Infection Control procedures and refer to more senior staff when unsure of procedure.
12 Refer to qualified nursing and or medical staff when unable to select a suitable site for venepuncture on any particular patient.
13 Attend to minor emergencies that may occur as a result of the phlebotomy procedure by reassuring the patient and summoning appropriate help if needed.
14 Be able to respond in a calm and professional manner to the angry and/or abusive patient and to refer to the nurse in charge if unable to resolve the difficulty.
15 To liaise and communicate effectively with patients and relatives referring them to the nurses regarding their care, treatment and discharge process.
16 To communicate effectively within the multidisciplinary team throughout the Primrose Unit and Trust
17 To report to nurse in Charge incidents/ accidents to staff, patients and visitors.
18 To report to any defective or faulty equipment to Nurse In Charge as appropriate
19 To ensure proper care and usage of equipment in the Primrose Unit.
20 To maintain and up-date own development and attend trust mandatory training and participate fully in individual performance review and objective setting process of the Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
21 To attend and contribute regularly to Primrose Unit meetings
22 To be aware of current issues and policies within the Trust and the Primrose Unit
23 To take part in the development of practice guidelines within the unit/ward
24 To assist Nurse in Charge in identifying, implementing and monitoring the standards of care
Job responsibilities
1 To work as a member of the Primrose Unit which will entail working in a flexible, supportive manner.
2 To undertake collection of blood samples for oncology patients under the care of the Primrose Unit.
4 To be able to request blood tests on Trust Pathology System- ICE
5 Use of personal judgement when selecting a suitable vein for the venepuncture whilst acting within the Trust Phlebotomy policy
6 Take the consent of patients having to have a blood test and act in accordance with their wishes wherever possible.
7 To be aware of the patient as an individual and adopt a holistic approach to the delivery of care.
8 To assist the qualified nurse in the risk assessments of all patients and carry out manual handling as per Trust Policy
9 To maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
10 To perform no more than the recommended number of venepunctures on a patient on any single occasion referring to senior colleagues or clinicians for assistance when appropriate
11 Comply with all Infection Control procedures and refer to more senior staff when unsure of procedure.
12 Refer to qualified nursing and or medical staff when unable to select a suitable site for venepuncture on any particular patient.
13 Attend to minor emergencies that may occur as a result of the phlebotomy procedure by reassuring the patient and summoning appropriate help if needed.
14 Be able to respond in a calm and professional manner to the angry and/or abusive patient and to refer to the nurse in charge if unable to resolve the difficulty.
15 To liaise and communicate effectively with patients and relatives referring them to the nurses regarding their care, treatment and discharge process.
16 To communicate effectively within the multidisciplinary team throughout the Primrose Unit and Trust
17 To report to nurse in Charge incidents/ accidents to staff, patients and visitors.
18 To report to any defective or faulty equipment to Nurse In Charge as appropriate
19 To ensure proper care and usage of equipment in the Primrose Unit.
20 To maintain and up-date own development and attend trust mandatory training and participate fully in individual performance review and objective setting process of the Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
21 To attend and contribute regularly to Primrose Unit meetings
22 To be aware of current issues and policies within the Trust and the Primrose Unit
23 To take part in the development of practice guidelines within the unit/ward
24 To assist Nurse in Charge in identifying, implementing and monitoring the standards of care
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Additional informationDisclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bedford Hospital
Kempstom Road
Bedford
MK42 9DJ
Employer's website
https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bedford Hospital
Kempstom Road
Bedford
MK42 9DJ
Employer's website
https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.