Forming part of the SYNLAB Group, Lextox are a UKAS accredited laboratory based in Cardiff. Lextox provide drug, alcohol and DNA testing services for family law cases and childcare proceedings. SYNLAB in the UK is a trusted expert in clinical laboratory and medical diagnostic services.
We have a vacancy for a Sample Collector / Phlebotomist to join our Sample Collections team within the Exeter, Devon and surrounding areas, on an AD HOC/casual basis. Candidates must be professionally qualified Phlebotomists, have recent experience in various venepuncture techniques (predominately vacutainer and butterfly) and be able to collect samples in non-clinical settings.
Hours: Zero hours – as and when required (AD-HOC). No evenings or weekends.
The Role:
- Attending pre booked appointments at various locations in and around the Exeter area – appointments can be up to a 2 hour radius from your home.
- Provide a professional hair, blood and DNA sample collection service.
- Maintain and develop excellent relationships with clients, donors as the public face of Lextox.
- Implement the requirements of the company Quality Management System and help maintain ISO17025 accreditation.
- Ensure that all collections are undertaken in a safe, healthy and low risk environment and manner.
- Provide statements of truth at point of collection.
What we’re looking for:
- Excellent interpersonal and language skills.
- Full UK Driving Licence and MUST have own access to a vehicle with business insurance.
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience in Phlebotomy, post qualification (proof of Phlebotomy competency may be required).
Desirable:
- Experience in working within the NHS / Blood Service.
- Experience in collecting hair and DNA samples (in-house training is provided for this aspect of the role).
Assignments will generally be within a 2-hour radius of a collector’s home address by car. Access to your own vehicle is essential. Successful applicants will be paid on a per collection basis only, plus appropriate travel expenses will be paid, including fuel, parking fees and sample postage. Collections assignments will generally be at either a solicitor’s office, local authority office or donor’s home; appropriate PPE will be provided.
For this position, the role will involve the taking of blood samples, where Hepatitis B immunity is required.
An enhanced DBS check will be an essential requirement for this role.
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