Experienced Phlebotomist (Part-time) - Plus 5% Fringe

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Experienced Phlebotomist (Part-time 20 h/w) - Plus 5% Fringe

The phlebotomy department at Bracknell Healthspace is looking for band 3 part time experienced phlebotomist to support with the daily provision of quality blood collection services, Working Monday to Fridays from 8.00pm to 4:00pm.Including weekends 08.00 to 12.00pm We are an extensive department that services outpatient clinics. We are looking for one who is hardworking, enthusiastic and has previous experience in a similar role to join our team.

Main duties of the job

Post holder will be required to collect samples from inpatients, patients attending outpatient clinics. Post holder is required to liaise with clinicians, other healthcare professionals including laboratory staff, with patients and their representatives and with commercial suppliers. Post holder will be required to perform a range of venepuncture techniques in a variety of clinical settings and will work without direct supervision.

They will also be required to perform reception and telephone duties.

About us

The Trust has designated the prevention and control of infection and the full implementation of the Health Act (2006) as a core component in the organisation's clinical governance, managing risk and patient safety programmes. In consequence, all employees are expected to:-

1) Following consistently high standards of infection control practice, especially with reference to decontamination, adherence to dress/uniform code and for clinical staff, aseptic technique.

2) Being aware of and follow all Trust infection control guidelines and procedures relevant to their work.

3) Participating in annual mandatory training update

Safeguarding Children and Adults

The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust takes the issues of Safeguarding Children and Adults very seriously. All employees have a responsibility to support the Trust in its duties by:-

1) Attending mandatory training on Safeguarding children and adults.

Date posted

04 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

193-6571621NCG

Job locations

Bracknell Healthspace

Brants Bridge

Bracknell

RG12 9RT

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the job role, please refer to the Job description and person specification attached.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the job role, please refer to the Job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE Maths or equivalent

Experience

Essential

Experience equivalent NVQ Level 3
Able to perform phlebotomy procedures without direct supervision, once proficient

Desirable

Previous Laboratory work experience
Previous work experience in a healthcare environment

Skills

Essential

A good level of computer literacy

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE Maths or equivalent

Experience

Essential

Experience equivalent NVQ Level 3
Able to perform phlebotomy procedures without direct supervision, once proficient

Desirable

Previous Laboratory work experience
Previous work experience in a healthcare environment

Skills

Essential

A good level of computer literacy

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.