The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Phlebotomist

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Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to come and work within our busy Phlebotomy team at The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking for an enthusiastic person who enjoys working as part of a team and also has the confidence to work independently. If you have excellent communication skills and are looking to work within a supportive service where exceptional patient care is the driving force then please apply.

16 Hours per week

Main duties of the job

We are a supportive service, ensuring all patients who require a blood test are cared for by highly skilled phlebotomists. To be an effective member of the phlebotomy team, you will be expected to maintain a high standard of clinical practice when obtaining venous samples from patients. The job role is fast paced and requires the ability to cover up to 8000 steps to ensure all patients receive the service required. You will become an integral part of the phlebotomy team, ensuring patient safety and teaching phlebotomy skills to students as part of your day to day practice. Your voice matters to us and we will listen to any service improvement ideas you may have to ensure we are delivering the best possible service. If you are a motivated individual who likes to work in a fast paced clinical team please apply.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is a combined acute and community Trust serving a population of over 260,000 with over 4,500 staff. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham. We are working successfully with partners across South Yorkshire as part of the Integrated Care Board where we are leading and collaborating in several key work streams and service areas, including workforce development. We combine our patient first approach with innovation and care against a backdrop of system working, as encapsulated in our Trust values

AMBITIOUS - We set high standards for the services we deliver. We aim to be an outstanding Trust and we are enthusiastic about delivering excellent health care for our patients.

CARING - We embrace the importance of giving the highest possible quality of care for our patients. We also care for each other as colleagues and for the community, our resources, our environment and our future.

TOGETHER - We value the importance of working together with patients, carers and families to ensure that we provide high quality patient centred care. We are committed to working with partners and stakeholders across Rotherham, South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw to develop sustainable services for the population we serve. Getting the right leaders in the Trust is critical to achieving.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, for both our patients and our workforce.

Details

Date posted

21 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

C9165-23-11-033

Job locations

Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

120 Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2TY


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE level education or equivalent

Desirable

  • Demonstrate additional learning.
  • NVQ level qualification.

Experience

Desirable

  • Venepuncture
  • Demonstrable work experience within health care

Knowledge

Essential

  • Understand the concept of the phlebotomy team.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE level education or equivalent

Desirable

  • Demonstrate additional learning.
  • NVQ level qualification.

Experience

Desirable

  • Venepuncture
  • Demonstrable work experience within health care

Knowledge

Essential

  • Understand the concept of the phlebotomy team.

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

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

120 Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2TY


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

120 Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2TY


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Matron

Jessica Green

Jessica.green18@nhs.net

01709424751

Details

Date posted

21 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

C9165-23-11-033

Job locations

Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

120 Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2TY


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