Phlebotomist

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

To support GP practices across West Lothian to carry out Long Term Condition management by obtaining blood samples, as requested, from patients by venepuncture ensuring patient and personal safety through adherence to Divisional Protocols, Protocols, Policies and Procedures and relevant Health and Safety legislation at all times. To ensure correct labeling of blood samples in preparation for being forwarded to the laboratory for testing.

To Obtain BP, pulse, height, weight measurements (Biometrics) and Record correctly and appropriately in patient records using EMIS or Vision.

To carry out various tasks to support GP practices and Community Nursing Teams.

To provide cover in the absence of nursing/medical staff to ensure collections are taken.

This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/ record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.

For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions please contact Gillian Rutherford on 01506 771871 or Gillian.rutherford2@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk

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