Healthcare assistant/ Phlebotomist-Outpatients

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Healthcare Assistant/Phlebotomist - Outpatients

Lister Hospital – London

Non-clinical

Full time

0044297

Healthcare Assistant/Phlebotomist - Outpatients

Location: The Lister Hospital, Chelsea Bridge Rd, London SW1W 8RH

Hours: Full time 37.5 hrs pw (Monday-Friday, with a mixture of 8-18, 9-17, 10-18, 11-19 and 12:30-20:30)

Salary: This role offers an attractive and competitive salary & extensive benefits including pension contributions, health cover, flexible benefits and excellent career development.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Outpatients department at The Lister Hospital for a Phlebotomist.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and professional person who is able to integrate into a large team easily. Whilst we are a big team, you will also be working autonomously at times so will need to be able to work alone.

Main responsibilities:

1. Obtaining blood specimens in line with blood processing and handling procedures
2. Ensure patient safety and comfort whilst in the Clinic, making sure not to compromise on their dignity and privacy at all times
3. Inform service users of the procedures and what will happen next
4. Communicate effectively and considerately to the patients and their family/support
5. Work closely with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure a consistent level of care is provided to all service users and their support group

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.

What you will bring:

1. Experience working in a hospital setting
2. Excellent communication skills with both work colleagues and patients
3. Up-to-date knowledge of Health & Safety and Safeguarding protocols
4. Knowledge of specimen requirements
5. Remain empathetic to patients at all times

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr. Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Phlebotomist in Outpatients you’ll be eligible for:

1. 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
2. Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
3. Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
4. Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
5. Group Life Assurance from day one
6. Critical illness cover
7. Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
8. Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
9. Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
10. Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Culture and values

At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.

Our mission is simple, above all else we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:

1. Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual
2. Kindness and Compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion
3. Honesty, Integrity and Fairness: We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness
4. Loyalty, Respect and Dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity

Reasonable adjustments

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.