Job summary
Phlebotomist - Band 2 21 hours -Permanent
An opportunity has arisen for an individual to join the phlebotomy team working across the hospital site.
Under the direction of the Sister/Unit Manager you will help us to ensure that we provide a clean, safe and comfortable environment for our patients.
You will need to possess good communication and interpersonal skills. A polite and courteous manner towards patients and relatives will be essential for this role, together with your ability to work under pressure, as part of a team as well as organising your own workload.
Previous hospital / phlebotomy experience is desirable but not essential as training will be provided to ensure you have the skills required to fulfil the position. You must be able to work flexible hours, up until 8pm in the evenings and some weekends.
Main duties of the job
As a Phlebotomist the post holder will collect routine blood samples from patients as and when required and also deliver blood samples to collection points/or the laboratory at specified collection times. You will be required to work within all areas of the Trust following appropriate training, whilst maintaining a high standard of quality patient care and staff morale through personal example, good conduct and appearance.
About us
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
- Safety
- Care
- Respect
- Communication
- Learning
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PROFESSIONAL / CLINICAL
To collect routine blood from patients as and when required.
To maintain strict confidentiality in all aspects of the service.
To deliver blood samples to collection points/or the laboratory at specified collection times.
To report any inadequate supplies of materials for the smooth running of the service to the Unit Manager/Housekeeper of that area.
To be part of a team whose aims are to provide the best possible service within the constraints placed within the discipline.
To foster a high professional standard and to liaise with other disciplines and departments (MDT) as required under the direction / agreement of the Unit Manager / Sister on duty.
To avoid any behaviour which discriminates against your fellow/potential employees, or patients on the grounds of their sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion, creed, colour, nationality, ethnic origin or disability.
To behave in a manner which ensures the security of NHS property and resources.
To abide by all relevant Trust Policies and Procedures.
To maintain to follow trust values and beliefs at all times in relation to patients, relatives and trust staff members.
ADMINISTRATIVE / MANAGERIAL
To liaise with Nursing and Medical staff of the hospital with respect to the smooth running of the phlebotomy service and encourage good staff communication.
To report any inadequacy in the Phlebotomy Service to Unit Manager.
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
To undertake training as deemed necessary by the Unit Manager.
To assist in the induction/supervision of new members of staff.To assist with the training of nursing staff in venepuncture, when required.
To participate in the Trusts annual Personal Development Review process (appraisal)
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
The post holder will have good communication skills
The post holder will have skills to communicate complex information to Nurse in Charge.
The post holder will contact patients, relatives, carers on the instruction of the nurse in charge if required to do so.
The post holder will demonstrate an awareness of Trust policy in relation to Infection Prevention.
Following appropriate training and assessment of competence,and should the needs of the clinical area require this, carry out specific skills at the request of qualified nurses / doctors.
Assist with moving and positioning of patients, including the appropriate use of aids, whilst demonstrating an awareness of health and safety issues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PROFESSIONAL / CLINICAL
To collect routine blood from patients as and when required.
To maintain strict confidentiality in all aspects of the service.
To deliver blood samples to collection points/or the laboratory at specified collection times.
To report any inadequate supplies of materials for the smooth running of the service to the Unit Manager/Housekeeper of that area.
To be part of a team whose aims are to provide the best possible service within the constraints placed within the discipline.
To foster a high professional standard and to liaise with other disciplines and departments (MDT) as required under the direction / agreement of the Unit Manager / Sister on duty.
To avoid any behaviour which discriminates against your fellow/potential employees, or patients on the grounds of their sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion, creed, colour, nationality, ethnic origin or disability.
To behave in a manner which ensures the security of NHS property and resources.
To abide by all relevant Trust Policies and Procedures.
To maintain to follow trust values and beliefs at all times in relation to patients, relatives and trust staff members.
ADMINISTRATIVE / MANAGERIAL
To liaise with Nursing and Medical staff of the hospital with respect to the smooth running of the phlebotomy service and encourage good staff communication.
To report any inadequacy in the Phlebotomy Service to Unit Manager.
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
To undertake training as deemed necessary by the Unit Manager.
To assist in the induction/supervision of new members of staff.To assist with the training of nursing staff in venepuncture, when required.
To participate in the Trusts annual Personal Development Review process (appraisal)
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
The post holder will have good communication skills
The post holder will have skills to communicate complex information to Nurse in Charge.
The post holder will contact patients, relatives, carers on the instruction of the nurse in charge if required to do so.
The post holder will demonstrate an awareness of Trust policy in relation to Infection Prevention.
Following appropriate training and assessment of competence,and should the needs of the clinical area require this, carry out specific skills at the request of qualified nurses / doctors.
Assist with moving and positioning of patients, including the appropriate use of aids, whilst demonstrating an awareness of health and safety issues.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Experience
Essential
- Relevant hands on health care experience
Desirable
- Phlebotomy Qualification
- NVQ level 2 in Health Care or equivalent
Skills
Essential
- Good written communication skills
- Good verbal communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Awareness and understanding of importance of confidentiality
- Ability to learn/undertake training
- Ability to work unsocial hours - especially evenings/weekends
Person Specification
Qualifications/Experience
Essential
- Relevant hands on health care experience
Desirable
- Phlebotomy Qualification
- NVQ level 2 in Health Care or equivalent
Skills
Essential
- Good written communication skills
- Good verbal communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Awareness and understanding of importance of confidentiality
- Ability to learn/undertake training
- Ability to work unsocial hours - especially evenings/weekends
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).
