and
Band 2 Healthcare Support Worker
recruitment is
centralised , meaning when you apply you will be considered for
a number of roles
across the Trust. If you have any questions please email: nursing.careers@ouh.nhs.uk. Job overview
We are looking for a full time, hard working, highly motivated and experienced Phlebotomist to work at Milton Keynes Renal Unit. Milton Keynes Renal Unit is a Satellite Unit of Oxford Kidney Unit and provides an Outpatient Service of Haemodialysis, Peritoneal Dialysis and Renal Clinics for patients in Milton Keynes and some part of Buckinghamshire. Main duties of the job
To take venous bloods safely from patients on the outpatient Clinic and dialysis unit if needed. To check the identity of the patient, ensure that any special instructions have been followed (e.g. period of fasting) and to gain patients consent to proceed. To take venous blood of good quality using aseptic techniques and ensuring minimum of pain and discomfort to the patient. To make sure samples arrive at the labs safely. To work within a team and also lone working. To work using the EPR system and ICE. To work in an efficient manner to ensure the phlebotomy work is completed in the best practical time. To obtain and keep up to date with all learning. To ensure that safe working practices are maintained in the interests of both staff and patients according to Trust and Departmental policies. To co-operate with strategies to reduce cross infection. To make judgements regarding the viability of taking blood. Person specification
Experience as Phlebotomist, Certificate should be presented, very good communication skills, worked in a private or NHS, has very good computer skills. Flexible, adaptable, hardworking, good organisational skills. COVID-19:
The COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. While COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. Probation Period:
This post is subject to a
6 month
probationary period. If you currently hold a contract of employment with the Oxford University Hospitals, this will not apply. This statement does not apply to Medical staff or Executive Appointments. Next Steps:
Please make sure that you read the job description and person specification, and that your supporting statement reflects this as your application will be judged against these criteria. Candidates selected for interview will be contacted after the short-listing process, usually within 2 weeks. No unsolicited recruitment agency telephone calls or emails.
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