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Salary Overview:
If you have exceptional customer service skills, a healthcare background and are interested in learning more about Clinical Trials, this is a fantastic opportunity to join the FluCamp team.
hVIVO conducts human challenge Clinical Trials. The end goal of our work is to potentially eradicate common illnesses like the common cold and flu completely – or at least make treatment of them as easy and effective as possible. Our volunteers are central to the work that we do. Our studies focus on testing new treatments on real people, in a safe, controlled, clinical environment.
The Phlebotomist role is to effectively assess volunteer’s venous access and correctly use phlebotomy methods in accordance with current regulatory requirements i.e. ICH-GCP. They will work collaboratively with the nursing team to meet the needs of volunteers and support the delivery of policy and procedures in our screening clinics and clinical trial units.
Our clinical trial unit operates 24/7 and shifts are allocated Monday- Sunday, day and night. You are expected to have full availability and flexibilty for all shifts. You will work a 37.5 hour week Main Responsibilities:
Phlebotomy qualification
Previous experience in clinical research environment, a Biological Science degree and good knowledge of ICH-GCP and regulatory standards would also be desireble.
hVIVO would ike to recruit a permanent Phlebotomist to work with the FluCamp Team at our sites accross London E1 & E14.
If you have exceptional customer service skills, a healthcare background and are interested in learning more about Clinical Trials, this is a fantastic opportunity to join the FluCamp team.
hVIVO conducts human challenge Clinical Trials. The end goal of our work is to potentially eradicate common illnesses like the common cold and flu completely – or at least make treatment of them as easy and effective as possible. Our volunteers are central to the work that we do. Our studies focus on testing new treatments on real people, in a safe, controlled, clinical environment.
The Phlebotomist role is to effectively assess volunteer’s venous access and correctly use phlebotomy methods in accordance with current regulatory requirements i.e. ICH-GCP. They will work collaboratively with the nursing team to meet the needs of volunteers and support the delivery of policy and procedures in our screening clinics and clinical trial units.
Our clinical trial unit operates 24/7 and shifts are allocated Monday- Sunday, day and night. You are expected to have full availability and flexibilty for all shifts. You will work a 37.5 hour week
- Assessing the suitability of volunteer’s veins for cannulation
- Using the correct venepuncture method to obtain a blood samples
- Maintaining sample integrity and ensuring samples are correctly labelled and handled
- Promote wellbeing of subjects during and after the venepuncture process, participating in vasovagal management
- Responsible for escalating any incidents to the Screening Manager / Screening physician
- Involvement in the preparation and planning of daily activities of the screening clinic
- Practice in accordance to internal policies, Standard Operating Procedures and Study Protocols
- Assist with the daily management of the clinical area
- Providing information and correct versions of documentation to volunteers, ensuring these are completed correctly
- Liaise with relevant stakeholders for the daily schedule of volunteer’s visit
- Support with venepuncture training of new team members in collaboration with Training Coordinator
- Monitor work areas and practices to ensure that they are safe, free from hazards and conform to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines
- Participate in audits where appropriate
- Administrative duties when designated
Good working experience in Phlebotomy in a UK healthcare structure is essential
Phlebotomy qualification
GCSE Grade A-C Maths and English (Or equivalent)
Demonstrated customer service and communication skills
Ability to listen, clarify, identify solutions and agree actions
Good IT skills (Word and Excel or equivalent)
Strong and demonstrated attention to detail
Positive and Supportive Team player
Previous experience in clinical research environment, a Biological Science degree and good knowledge of ICH-GCP and regulatory standards would also be desireble.
