1355 - Phlebotomist

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 05 February 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for two enthusiastic individuals to join our Phlebotomy Team. We have a full time post (37.5 hours) and 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.

You will have excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate at all levels.

Previous phlebotomy 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 assess, monitor and manage the venepuncture site to ensure trauma to the area is kept to a minimum.

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

29 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year Subject to JD Evaluation

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

C9163-1355E-01-25

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

Qualifications

Essential

Wiliness to work towards a competency-based Venepuncture Training Package. Recorded in a competency book. See additional competency package)
Willingness to undertake Customer care experience/training
Training provided in relation to waiting list management
Training provided in relation to receptionist duties.
Training provided in relation to point of contact tests.

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?

Skills and Abilities

Essential

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
Ability to show sensitivity and tact
Excellent communication skills

Desirable

Basic IT skills

Experience

Essential

Experience of working with the public
Experience of the Health Care setting

Desirable

Previous experience of having practiced regular venepuncture

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

Have undertaken and been deemed competent in the theory and practical training of venepuncture or be prepared to complete this training and assessment
Understand the need for confidentiality
Aware of Health and Safety requirements
Knowledge of Infection Control

Desirable

First aid trained

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Wiliness to work towards a competency-based Venepuncture Training Package. Recorded in a competency book. See additional competency package)
Willingness to undertake Customer care experience/training
Training provided in relation to waiting list management
Training provided in relation to receptionist duties.
Training provided in relation to point of contact tests.

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?

Skills and Abilities

Essential

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
Ability to show sensitivity and tact
Excellent communication skills

Desirable

Basic IT skills

Experience

Essential

Experience of working with the public
Experience of the Health Care setting

Desirable

Previous experience of having practiced regular venepuncture

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

Have undertaken and been deemed competent in the theory and practical training of venepuncture or be prepared to complete this training and assessment
Understand the need for confidentiality
Aware of Health and Safety requirements
Knowledge of Infection Control

Desirable

First aid trained

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.