Sample Collector/Phlebotomist

We have a vacancy for a Sample Collector / Phlebotomist to join our Sample Collections team within the Cwmbran and surrounding areas, on an AD HOC/casual basis. Hours: Zero hours, as and when required (AD-HOC). No evenings or weekends. Assignments will generally be within a 2-hour radius of a collector's home address by car. Collections assignments will generally be at either a solicitor's office, local authority office or donor's home. The role will involve the taking of blood samples, where Hepatitis B vaccination is required. Successful applicants will be paid on a per collection basis only.

Responsibilities

Attending pre-booked appointments at various locations in and around the Cwmbran area; Providing a professional hair, blood and DNA sample collection service; Maintaining and developing excellent relationships with clients and donors as the public face of Lextox; Implementing the requirements of the company Quality Management System and helping maintain ISO17025 accreditation; Ensuring all collections are undertaken in a safe, healthy and low risk environment and manner; Providing statements of truth at point of collection

Requirements

Professionally qualified Phlebotomist; Recent experience in various venepuncture techniques (predominately vacutainer and butterfly); Ability to collect samples in non-clinical settings; Excellent interpersonal and language skills; Full UK Driving Licence; Own access to a vehicle with business insurance; Minimum of 2 years' experience in Phlebotomy, post qualification; Enhanced DBS check; Hepatitis B vaccination

Nice to have

Experience in working within the NHS / Blood Service; Experience in collecting hair and DNA samples (in-house training is provided)

Benefits

Travel expenses paid, including fuel, parking fees and sample postage; Appropriate PPE provided