Phlebotomist

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

This Phlebotomy post will include working over 2 sites covering various shift patterns. Including Acute Trust and Breathing Space.

This service provides cover 7 days a week 365 days a year.

The above 28 hours post will be split over 2 positions.

1 post is x 16 hrs & 1 post is x 12hrs.The Phlebotomist will undergo in-service training to allow them to develop and maintain the technical, clinical and clerical skills required to perform venepuncture on selected patients including children within the Trust. They will provide high quality and appropriate samples for the various departments.

Main duties of the job

The purpose of the role of Phlebotomist is to provide a service to obtain bloods from in-patients on the wards and to provide an out-patients service to both adults and children.

You will need to have excellent communications skills. A willingness to learn and enjoy working in a fast paced environment. Being able to work as both part of a team and also independently This post can be a physically demanding job as this requires a lot of walking around within the hospital pushing and pulling the trolleys. Also including moving and handling at times.

Flexibility is important to be able to work hours over a 7 day rota.

A good level of IT Skills is required as you will be required to use the laptops to obtain patient information to be able to perform your duties. Training will be provided on the hospital system.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham.

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall.

But dont just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making.

All of our 5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence.

Date posted

04 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year Pro rata/per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-24-10-100

Job locations

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Willingness to undertake the Care Certificate education and training package
Willingness to undertake Functional skills level 2 Maths & English if not already qualified at GCSE or equivalent level in Maths & English

Experience

Desirable

Experience of care

Knowledge

Essential

Confidentiality understanding of Information Governance
Knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety

Desirable

Knowledge and understanding of current healthcare issues

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Willingness to undertake the Care Certificate education and training package
Willingness to undertake Functional skills level 2 Maths & English if not already qualified at GCSE or equivalent level in Maths & English

Experience

Desirable

Experience of care

Knowledge

Essential

Confidentiality understanding of Information Governance
Knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety

Desirable

Knowledge and understanding of current healthcare issues

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.