Phlebotomist

Summary

Join Heim as a freelance phlebotomist in Brighton and Hove, working alongside a team of experienced professionals. This role requires travel and a personal vehicle due to the community-based nature of appointments, primarily in patients' homes. Ideal candidates possess at least six months of full-time phlebotomy experience and a flexible approach to work. Heim provides excellent tools and support, including technology for seamless communication and task management. Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong track record of providing excellent phlebotomy services, reliability, friendliness, and a commitment to maximizing customer experience. The position offers competitive pay, weekly payments, regular supervision, training opportunities, and access to agile working devices.

Requirements

• Minimum 6 months phlebotomy experience
• DBS Disclosure of convictions (enhanced, child and adult)
• Hold an up-to-date Level 3 Safeguarding certification valid until at least April 2025
• Personal professional indemnity insurance (evidence required)
• 2 referees, at least one from your recent employment
• Full driving license and access to own vehicle
• Fluent English (required)

Responsibilities

• Carry out blood tests requested and booked domiciliary visits, as a lone practitioner with telephone and mobile app support
• Seek advice and support from a more senior/experienced colleague / Heim Clinical team for matters outside the sphere of responsibility, knowledge, or skills
• Ensure that domiciliary blood samples are posted or brought to the hub in time for the courier collection
• Document into the patient’s medical record of blood tests taken
• Report to the Heim Clinical team and seek advice on specific risks that are identified, e.g. unsafe environmental conditions
• Carry out your duties in accordance with company protocols and guidelines
• Adhere to company policies and procedures at all times
• Be comfortable working with a digital mobile tool to coordinate job assignments and record patient notes
• Take reasonable steps to manage and promote a safe and healthy working environment
• Respect the confidentiality and privacy of patients and carers at all times
• Maintain a constant awareness of health, welfare, and safety issues affecting colleagues, patients, relatives, and self and report incidents or near-miss events to the Clinical Operations Manager
• Function as an integral part of the phlebotomy team
• Attend relevant meetings as required
• Have working knowledge and an understanding of relevant legislations/policies e.g. Equal Opportunities, Health and safety and confidentiality
• Maintain compliance with all relevant training and participate in development and appraisal

Benefits

• Flexibility and competitive pay rate
• Weekly pay
• Regular clinical and managerial supervision and support
• A programme of in-service training and exciting development opportunities
• Opportunity for service development and audit
• Agile working devices to support community and clinic based working