Phlebotomist

Job summary

PHLEBOTOMIST

2 x 37.5 Hours- Posts available

Part time hours considered

NHS AFC Band 2

We are seeking a highly motivated, committed individual to work in the Phlebotomy Department and to provide support to the Pathology Department. The work involves venepuncture (taking blood samples) from patients throughout the trust, specimen handling. The individual may also be required to operate laboratory analysers following suitable training.

The Team operates an extended working day and requires flexibility in working patterns between 7.30am - 5.00pm Mon-Fri (with weekend/BH working 7.30-1.30).

In-house training and competency assessment will be given on the trust venepuncture technique.

This post is subject to CRB (police) enhanced disclosure.

Informal enquiries welcomed from Heather McAdam Lead Phlebotomist on (0191)4452956

Main duties of the job

The work involves venepuncture (taking blood samples) from patients throughout the trust, specimen handling. The individual may also be required to operate laboratory analysers following suitable training.

About us

Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.

Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.

We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.

Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronymICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.

We have a number of staff networks including the BAME network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our armed forces network is one of our emerging networks.

The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.