Phlebotomist (XR02)

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

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Job summary

We are looking for individuals who are enthusiastic and reliable to join our busy phlebotomy departments which are situated across the hospital sites and in the community. As a motivated individual you will demonstrate excellent communication skills along with basic IT skills which are both essential for this post.

The main duties of a phlebotomist include the collection of blood samples from both adults and children using a number of various techniques. This procedure will be carried out in both inpatient and outpatient settings as well as in patients homes and community clinics. There are also training opportunities in the use of hand-held analysers for near patient testing.

The post requires commitment to professional behaviours, motivation and a flexible approach to working hours and duties. The ability to working as a member of a team and work without direct supervision are also skills that are required for this role.

Due to the high demand of our services, we have a number of part time and full time vacancies which will include working some weekends and Bank Holidays.

Working hours are between 8.00am - 20.00pm Monday to Friday, with a shorter service provided at weekends. The successful candidates will be based at one of LTHT hospital sites, however may be required to cross site cover on occasion.

Main duties of the job

To perform Venepuncture and Veneole (capillary sampling) blood collection procedures (the piercing/puncturing of veins or the slicing of veneoles, which are both invasive, clinical procedures).

To extract blood samples from patients in a manner that makes the blood sample suitable/fit for analytical, therapeutic or diagnostic testing and purpose.

Working on hospital wards, clinics, community based clinics within other organisations & NHS Trusts and also in the patients domicile.

About us

Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:

Patient-centred

Collaborative

Fair

Accountable

Empowered

All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.

Date posted

14 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

C9298-NUR-312

Job locations

St. James's University Hospital

Beckett Street

Leeds

LS9 7TF

Leeds General Infirmary

Great George Street

Leeds

LS1 3EX

Chapel Allerton Hospital

Chapeltown Road

Leeds

LS7 4SA

Job description

Job responsibilities

To perform Venepuncture and Veneole (capillary sampling) blood collection procedures (the piercing/puncturing of veins or the slicing of veneoles, which are both invasive, clinical procedures).

To extract blood samples from patients in a manner that makes the blood sample suitable/fit for analytical, therapeutic or diagnostic testing and purpose.

Working on hospital wards, clinics, community based clinics within other organisations & NHS Trusts and also in the patients domicile.

As the job holder you will be required to work as a member of the departmental team. As part of the team, you will be expected to perform a range of routine tasks in support of biomedical, scientific and medical staff. You will have problem solving skills that will allow you to make judgements and decisions about job related situations. You will be required to communicate information, some of which may be related to patient management and care, to colleagues, healthcare staff and other organizations. There is a requirement to work weekends and cover service delivery times between 08.00 and 20.00 as the roster dictates.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To perform Venepuncture and Veneole (capillary sampling) blood collection procedures (the piercing/puncturing of veins or the slicing of veneoles, which are both invasive, clinical procedures).

To extract blood samples from patients in a manner that makes the blood sample suitable/fit for analytical, therapeutic or diagnostic testing and purpose.

Working on hospital wards, clinics, community based clinics within other organisations & NHS Trusts and also in the patients domicile.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

3 GCSEs including Maths and English.

Other criteria

Essential

Numerate and literate. Physically able to move around and between sites
Physically able to assist in movement of moderate loads.

Skills & behaviours

Essential

Dexterity
Able to Work weekends and BHs.

Experience

Essential

Venepuncture
Able to work in a team. Able to work independently. Flexible approach to work Good communicator Friendly attitude.

Desirable

Knowledge of basic computer skills e.g. use of a computer.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

3 GCSEs including Maths and English.

Other criteria

Essential

Numerate and literate. Physically able to move around and between sites
Physically able to assist in movement of moderate loads.

Skills & behaviours

Essential

Dexterity
Able to Work weekends and BHs.

Experience

Essential

Venepuncture
Able to work in a team. Able to work independently. Flexible approach to work Good communicator Friendly attitude.

Desirable

Knowledge of basic computer skills e.g. use of a computer.

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.