hVIVO would ike to recruit a Phlebotomist to work with the FluCamp Team at our sites in Whitechapel & Canary Wharf, east London.

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. They will work collaboratively with the nursing team to meet the needs of volunteers and support the delivery of policy and procedures.

We currently require availabilty for 3-4 shifts a week. We run a 24/7 operation and you will be required to have flexibility for all shifts Monday -Sunday, days and nights accross all sites. we cannot offer fixed shifts.

The hourly rate for this role is £15/hour and you will be employed via a third party agency.

• 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

GCSE Grade A-C Maths and English (Or equivalent)

Immediate Life Support              

Hep B Immunisation 

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.