Nottingham - Drug Testing Collection Technician / Phlebotomist

DNA Legal, the UK’s leading DNA, Drug & Alcohol testing company is part of DNA Worldwide group and was established over 20 years ago. Our purpose is to deliver a point of truth within please lives.

We are at an exciting time within the business, expanding rapidly so we are looking for enthusiastic people who love to make a difference in the world. Those that have a current or previous background in nursing, police or social care would be ideally placed for the role.

YOUR PRIMARY FOCUS

Your focus will be to visit clients homes or clinics to collect samples such as hair, nails, saliva, urine and blood. Having a phlebotomy certificate and experience to take blood is highly advantageous.

You should be a strong communicator, be able to support clients to relax and feel comfortable at the appointments. In this role you are the face and true representative of DNA Legal. A driving licence is key.

For DNA Legal it’s the person's approach and willingness to do what is needed, that is most important when we bring someone on board. We are therefore looking for exceptionally talented individuals who love to support people.

KEY TASKS

  • Maintain relevant qualifications and insurance - phlebotomy, enhanced DBS certificate, Public Liability Insurance
  • Updating personal calendar with availability on a weekly basis
  • Conduct a thorough risk assessment prior to entering the premises to conduct a collection ensuring personal safety and participant safeguarding is a priority.
  • Complete Hair, Nail, Blood, DNA, Urine and Saliva sample collections accurately and in accordance with training and company Standard Operating Procedures
  • Ensure the full process of sample collection is explained to each participant before collecting the sample and that corresponding consent has been provided before proceeding with the collection
  • Ensure all participants are provided with an information leaflet at the end of each appointment along with the Chain of Custody bag tear off slip.
  • Record and report to the case and collection team any issues, non attendance, changes to sample matrix as soon as possible
  • Provide ‘statements of truth’ about events at appointments with accurate and detailed information to the best of your recollection when required.
  • Provide sufficient notification of holiday and sickness so that scheduled appointments can be covered.
  • To attend team meetings each month
  • To attend necessary training & refresher training to ensure collection skills are kept up to date.
  • To take on and immediately implement any feedback provided by the collection and management team from customers and competency monitoring.
  • To deliver exceptional service quality to clients with 100% accuracy and precision
  • Adhere to strict security screening when speaking to customers
  • Accurately record and log interaction with customers and provide detailed updates to the DNA Legal case and collection team accordingly.
  • To ensure compliance with PPE and sanitization in accordance with DNA legal Standard Operating procedures at all times.

Job Types:

We are looking for someone to work 4-5 Days, potentially 3 full days and 2 half days. With extra work that can be taken on. You will work within a 2 hour radius of your home. Travel expenses will be paid.

Training and Next Steps

There is a two day in-person training happening on the 19th and 20th July, following by 2 half day remote training sessions. More details to be provided.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Application question(s):

  • Do you have a car is great working order?

Experience:

  • Phlebotomy: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

  • Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: On the road

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