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Job description

My client require a part-time Healthcare Assistant to provide a high quality venepuncture and sampling service for their patients.

Responsibilities

• To provide a full and comprehensive venepuncture and sampling service with due regard to procedures governing safe clinical practice, confidentiality, cross infection and health and safety.
• To be individually responsible for carrying out procedures for the labelling and recording of specimens ensuring accuracy and safe practice according to established protocols.
• To have full working knowledge of blood collection tubes, forms and record accurate information in the practice system.
• Measure and record patient observations including BP, pulse, height and weight.
• To work as part of a multidisciplinary team liaising with medical, nursing, administration and laboratory staff.
• To communicate effectively with patients.
• Correct disposal and replacement of sharp bins in line with policies and procedures.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Phlebotomy certificate.
• Preferably at least 2 years' experience of working in a similar role.

Further Information

Temporary with the view to becoming permanent. Hours / days can be discussed.