Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

0813 - Senior Phlebotomist

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual to join our Phlebotomy Team as Senior Phlebotomist. We have a part time post (20 hours) available.

You will have the ability to work flexibly in order to meet changing work demands of the service. You will be expected to work across two sites to cover the services at Barnsley Hospital and the Community Diagnostic Centre at the Glass Works in Barnsley town centre. The hours will include evening and weekend working.

We are looking for a team player who is able to use their own initiative and cope well under pressure. You will be willing to undertake training and already possess a good understanding of confidentiality and health and safety. You will have excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate at all levels.

Previous supervisory experience would be advantageous but not essential.

Main duties of the job

This role is to obtain blood samples from adult patients through venepuncture. They will assist with the training of new Phlebotomists. They will supervise the Phlebotomists, and provide assistance to the Phlebotomy Manager with organisational responsibilities.

Please see the job description for further information.

About us

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a position early.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities.

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to sustainability and growth.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.

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Date posted

12 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year Pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

C9163-0813E-03-25

Job locations

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Community Diagnostic Centre

8 The Glass Works

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S70 1GW

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Supporting Documents

Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Supporting Documents

Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

Manual dexterity
Understanding of team members needs with regards to support required
Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
Ability to pay attention to detail
Ability to work as a team but also with minimal supervision when required
Willing to undertake any further training as and when required to extend this role
Previous supervisory/leadership skills or experience
Appraisal training
Equal opportunities training
Sickness management training
Recruitment training
Understand the need for confidentiality
Aware of Health and Safety requirements
Knowledge of Infection Control

Experience

Essential

Experience of working with the public
Experience of the Health Care setting
Roster management experience
Have experience and clear understanding of the requirements of all areas of phlebotomy covered by Pathology
Health and safety risk management training

Values based questions

Essential

In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
In around 100 words please describe what motivates you to do a good job

Qualifications

Essential

Have undertaken and been deemed competent in the theory and practical training of venepuncture and have practised regular venipuncture.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Clear understanding of figures and statistics for the process of collection of statistical data
Excellent communication skills
Keyboard/IT skills
Customer care experience/training

Person Specification

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

Manual dexterity
Understanding of team members needs with regards to support required
Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
Ability to pay attention to detail
Ability to work as a team but also with minimal supervision when required
Willing to undertake any further training as and when required to extend this role
Previous supervisory/leadership skills or experience
Appraisal training
Equal opportunities training
Sickness management training
Recruitment training
Understand the need for confidentiality
Aware of Health and Safety requirements
Knowledge of Infection Control

Experience

Essential

Experience of working with the public
Experience of the Health Care setting
Roster management experience
Have experience and clear understanding of the requirements of all areas of phlebotomy covered by Pathology
Health and safety risk management training

Values based questions

Essential

In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
In around 100 words please describe what motivates you to do a good job

Qualifications

Essential

Have undertaken and been deemed competent in the theory and practical training of venepuncture and have practised regular venipuncture.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Clear understanding of figures and statistics for the process of collection of statistical data
Excellent communication skills
Keyboard/IT skills
Customer care experience/training

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Employer's website

https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Employer's website

https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)