Job summary
The post holders will be expected to work as part of a team in the Phlebotomy Department based at New Cross Hospital. They will be required to carry out phlebotomy duties in various Clinics/Wards across New Cross Hospital. The phlebotomist will be expected to respond positively to the changing demands of the service. The main purpose of this post is to undertake general phlebotomy duties.
Main duties of the job
3 Posts in total:
3x 20 hours per week (clinics)
Average 4 hour shift between 08.00 -18.00 Monday - Friday with possible weekend rotation.
We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join our busy Phlebotomy team at New Cross Hospital. Duties will cover wards or clinics.
Flexibility is required to meet the needs of the service. Participation in Bank/Statutory holiday is a requirement of this post
Phlebotomy skills are desirable but not essential as training will be given to suitable candidate. You must be committed to delivering a high standard of service in line with our Trust values.
Phlebotomy duties include taking blood samples from patients, labelling tubes, and the transportation of samples to Pathology.
About us
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We're passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.
We are delighted that we have been rated as "Good" by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.
The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To obtain blood specimens by venepuncture from all patients who require blood analysis on the written/ electronic request of an appropriate medical clinician.
To provide an efficient, quality and cost effective service.
To assist the medical, clerical and technical staff of the Directorate.
Work without direct supervision when working on the ward.
Adhere to The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust policies.
Provide statistical information on a routine basis.
Complete all relevant paperwork
Maintain stock levels in bleeding areas.
To see full list of duties and main responsibilities, please refer to the full job description attached to the vacancy on the Trust website.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To obtain blood specimens by venepuncture from all patients who require blood analysis on the written/ electronic request of an appropriate medical clinician.
To provide an efficient, quality and cost effective service.
To assist the medical, clerical and technical staff of the Directorate.
Work without direct supervision when working on the ward.
Adhere to The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust policies.
Provide statistical information on a routine basis.
Complete all relevant paperwork
Maintain stock levels in bleeding areas.
To see full list of duties and main responsibilities, please refer to the full job description attached to the vacancy on the Trust website.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good General Education
- Good Numeracy and Literacy
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Understanding principals of Phlebotomy
Desirable
- Problem solving
- Experience in Healthcare environment
Skill
Essential
Desirable
Personal qualities
Essential
- Work well within a multidisciplinary team
- Caring attitude
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good General Education
- Good Numeracy and Literacy
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Understanding principals of Phlebotomy
Desirable
- Problem solving
- Experience in Healthcare environment
Skill
Essential
Desirable
Personal qualities
Essential
- Work well within a multidisciplinary team
- Caring attitude
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
