Experienced Phlebotomists/HCA’s

Pulse Somerset, England Posted Jul 29, 2024

Full Time
GBP 20 per hour
Onsite

Job description

Pulse AHP’s Phlebotomy Team is currently recruiting experienced Phlebotomists/Healthcare Support Workers to join the team for a role based in the Somerset area.

These roles will involve working locally in the Somerset area, providing Phlebotomy and Healthcare Research services. To be successful in this role, you MUST have at least 1 year’s experience in drawing blood and have proof of competency as a phlebotomist.

This is an established programme that is looking for new candidates as it moves into its next phase.

Position: Phlebotomist/Healthcare Support Worker
Location: Somerset
Hours: 2-3 days per week, shift patterns vary
Duration: Ongoing

Essential skills:

  • Recent phlebotomy experience of at least 12 months
  • Proof of competency
  • A driver’s license would be very beneficial due to the mobile nature of the sites
  • We are looking for experienced phlebotomists who also must have HCA experience and be able to work at least 2-3 days per week in a 7-day service. These will be long days, working between 7:45 am – 6:15 pm on weekdays, 8:45 am – 5:15 pm on Saturdays, with Sunday hours being 10:45 am – 4:15 pm.

    This position is available from July. Some of the areas we expect this to be in the next few months include Bridgwater and Chard.

    These will be mobile sites that move around on a regular basis every 4-5 weeks, so it would be very beneficial if you are able to drive and work at different sites.

    These positions are available from July, and the pay rate for this role will be up to £20 per hour (umbrella rate) with weekend enhancements.

    Main responsibilities of this phlebotomy vacancy:

  • Complete POCT cholesterol checks on all participants, including capturing height, weight, and waist measurements, taking heart rate and blood pressure checks, and inputting result data into the system.
  • Draw two blood samples for each participant, label, and store them correctly.
  • Check the welfare of the participant throughout the appointment, escalating any issues to the nurse in charge as required.
  • Offer signposting, advice, and guidance to participants as needed.
  • Prepare boxes containing samples to be collected by the courier at the end of every shift.
  • Essential requirements of this phlebotomist vacancy:

  • You must be a phlebotomist with recent experience of at least 12 months.
  • You must be willing to fully register with our agency.
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