Venepuncture / ECG Support Worker

Location: Mill View Hospital, Nevill Avenue, Hove, BN3 7HZ, UK

Seeking a Venepuncture / ECG Support Worker to work independently across all wards of a busy mental health hospital. The role is part‑time and involves collecting blood samples and ECG readings, prioritising patient care and supporting staff. The successful candidate will engage with patients with various mental health conditions and provide teaching to student nurses.

Duties:

• Prioritise and plan own work across the hospital to collect blood samples and ECG readings on a priority/needs basis.
• Ensure all samples are delivered to reception promptly for transport to the pathology lab.
• Liaise with ward clerks to maintain adequate stock of venepuncture equipment and supplies.
• Facilitate shadowing and teaching of venepuncture theory and practical ECG taking for student nurses and staff.
• Adhere to Clozapine monitoring requirements.

Requirements:

• Good general education.
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience.
• Experience working with mental health needs in a paid or voluntary capacity.
• Experience working collaboratively with colleagues, wider teams, and service users.
• Understanding of confidentiality.
• Ability to manage own workload and prioritise in a busy mental health hospital.
• Competence in venepuncture and ECG use.
• Knowledge of mental health conditions.
• Dynamic risk assessment skills.
• Positive attitude, friendly and approachable demeanor.
• Disclosure and Barring Service check eligibility.

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