Phlebotomist

• Perform venepuncture procedures safely and competently in line with organisational policies and professional standards.
• Correctly identify patients and ensure accurate specimen labelling and documentation.
• Maintain specimen integrity through appropriate handling, storage, and transportation procedures.
• Provide reassurance and support to patients, adapting communication to individual needs.
• Adhere to infection prevention and control, health and safety, and sharps management policies.
• Escalate clinical concerns, incidents, or safeguarding concerns appropriately.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and service development.
• Participate in mandatory training and maintain ongoing competence in phlebotomy practice.
• Work flexibly across clinical locations as required to meet service needs, including Colchester Primary Care Centre, Fyatt Hospital, Harwich and Clacton Hospital.
• Participate in the phlebotomy clinical rota, which includes one set mandatory shift on a weekend, this could be a Saturday or Sunday as agreed, a month and one Bank Holiday working is required as agreed.

Please see attached the job description for further information. 

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note 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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.