Job summary

Job Title: Phlebotomist - 90809

Grade: Band 3

Trust: Royal Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Location: Royal Berkshire Hospital, RG1 5AN

Ward: Phlebotomy

Pay Rates: £14.05 per hour

Shift Patterns: 5 - 37.5 hours per week, Mon-Fri 09:00-17:00

Why might this job interest you?

Are you a skilled and compassionate Phlebotomist with hospital experience? Are ready to play a crucial role in patient care? Join our team at Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust and help us make a difference!

Main duties of the job

Perform a range of venepuncture techniques in a variety of clinical settings and will work without direct supervision.

Monitors and maintains the health. safety and security of self and patients during the venepuncture procedure. Practices within risk management/ occupational health legislation and Trust procedures.

Collects samples from patients in high-risk categories and is aware of potential hazards. Able to follow agreed protocol to minimise risk to self and others.

Ensures that blood sample bottles are accurately labelled and barcoded in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.

Perform telephone duties that include making and receiving calls from and to the phlebotomy unit, conveying sensitive information and advice to healthcare professionals, patients and their representatives.

About us

Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.

Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges

Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave

Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Cardiographer in Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust to join the Diagnostic Cardiac Unit (Cardiology) at City Campus, Hucknall Road, Nottingham. You will be responsible for providing technical support to Cardiac Physiologists while working alongside Assistant Technical Officers and the administration team. You will support the processing of electronic referrals from NUH specialties and GP practices, use Trust IT systems to retrieve patient diagnostic referrals, and liaise with clinicians, physiologists, nursing staff and other healthcare professionals to coordinate and organise patient tests. You will also be responsible for performing routine cardiac diagnostic tests, supporting the management of cardiac diagnostic waiting times and assisting with the booking process to ensure patients receive timely and efficient care.

Main duties of the job

As an Assistant Cardiographer, you will be responsible for supporting the smooth running of the Cardiac Department and working across both City and Queens Campus when required. You will be responsible for maintaining up-to-date Basic Life Support skills to recognise and respond appropriately to immediate emergency situations, as well as attending relevant training and updates associated with the post. You will liaise with the Technical Manager and Line Managers on all aspects of the service, help promote the reputation of the department and uphold Trust policies and procedures. You will also undertake any other duties that may reasonably be required to support the effective operation of the service.

About us

Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.

Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges

Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave

Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want