Job summary
We
are looking to recruit motivated, caring, and compassionate individuals for
the role of Apprentice Phlebotomist. Phlebotomists are responsible for safely
obtaining blood samples from adults and children to support diagnosis and
ongoing treatment. This full-time (37.5 hours per week) apprenticeship is
undertaken within a fourteen month fixed-term contract, and provides an ideal
opportunity to begin your career in healthcare science at the Leeds Teaching
Hospitals NHS Trust. Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you
will receive a Level 2 Diploma in Healthcare Science. This will then allow
you to apply for permanent AfC Band 2 roles within Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Trust. Successful applicants will work as team members across all areas of
the Phlebotomy Service. There is an expectation within your training that you
will participate in the rota to work weekends and bank holidays in line with
Phlebotomy service provision. The role will commence in Feb 2025, and you
could spend your 14 months placement at any one of our Trust sites.
Candidates will be required to attend study sessions remotely and in person
at Leeds City college. Candidates will need to ensure they are available to
attend Leeds City college assessment dates on the 16th & 17th January
2025 and be over the age of 18 years on the date of the assessment day.
Interviews will held on Saturday 1st February 2025 for that have successfully
completed the assessment centre.
Main duties of the job
The
jobholder will be undertaking a training programme within the Leeds Teaching
Hospital NHS Trust (LTHT). The training will be delivered through formal
education either in-house and or via external providers, and clinical
placements. They will be involved in providing direct and indirect care for
patients in support of and supervised by a Phlebotomist and where identified as
appropriate by the Phlebotomy Supervisor. It is expected that the apprentice
will commit to self-directed study and successfully complete the training
programme within the contract period. The jobholder will contribute to the
maintenance of an environment for effective care. This job requires a high
degree of dexterity, skill and precision when performing blood collection.
These procedures are repetitive and may involve the job holder standing,
bending at the workstation or pushing a trolley for extended periods.
All
applicants must be eligible to study for an apprenticeship in the UK to fulfil
the funding criteria for this post.
About us
The
Phlebotomy service employs 64 WTE staff (headcount 81), serving the main
sites of St Jamess University Hospital and the Leeds General Infirmary, plus
Chapel Allerton Hospital, Seacroft Hospital and Wharfedale Hospital as well
as a number of community clinics and domiciliary visits. The service has
approximately 350,000 patient contacts per year. 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. Post
holders will work closely with nursing, medical and admin staff, to provide a
smooth caring and efficient service for patients.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
extract blood samples from patients/donors in a manner that makes the blood
sample suitable/fit for analytical, therapeutic or diagnostic testing and
purpose. Working in hospital wards, clinics, community-based clinics within
other organisations and NHS Trusts and also in patients homes. There is a
requirement to work weekends, bank holidays and cover service delivery times
between 08.00 and 20.00 as the roster dictates. The jobholder will be
undertaking a training programme within the Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust
(LTHT). The training will be delivered through formal education either
in-house and or via external providers, and clinical placements. They will be
involved in providing direct and indirect care for patients in support of and
supervised by a Phlebotomist and where identified as appropriate by the
Phlebotomy Supervisor. It is expected that the apprentice will commit to
self-directed study and successfully complete the training programme within
the contract period. The jobholder will contribute to the maintenance of an
environment for effective care. Education and Training To participate fully
in the training programme for the BTEC level 2 Diploma Healthcare Sciences
(Phlebotomy apprenticeship) by: i) Attending formal study sessions ii) Participating
in informal study opportunities iii) Be willing to undertake self-directed
learning ii) Complete all tasks and assignments iii) Apply skills and
knowledge to patient care in the clinical area iv) Contribute to regular
performance and progress reviews To successfully complete the academic
elements of the programme as specified by the employer and the training
organisation. To complete successfully the clinical competencies related to
national occupational standards as specified by the employer and the training
organisation. To achieve a minimum of Level 1 in numeracy and literacy
Functional skills and apply this learning in the workplace. Support team
members with appropriate clinical activities under direct supervision Develop
the skills to correctly identify patients who require a blood test, adhering
to LTHT Positive Patient Identification Policy. Develop the knowledge and
skills of using the ICE system to identify correct patient, appropriate
sample required and labels to support obtaining a blood samples Develop an
understanding and demonstrate competence the safe collection of blood
samples, utilising different techniques. Demonstrate an understanding of
independently managing own allocated workload, including undertaking
non-routine requests for blood specimen collections Develop an understanding
and awareness of factors relating to specific blood tests Develop the skills
to ensure samples are correctly labelled and transported to appropriate
laboratories Develop the ability to identify, select and utilise a suitable
site fit for the purpose of blood collection Develop the ability to identify,
select and use suitable/appropriate equipment for the specimen collection
Develop the ability to communicate effectively with the patient prior to and
during obtaining a blood sample to minimise distress or discomfort caused
during the blood collection Develop the ability to communicate in a
non-judgemental or discriminatory manner and be able to overcome barriers
utilising other methods of communication eg. Non-verbal, interpreters Develop
an understanding of which advice to give patients, guardians and carers
regarding venepuncture site and other complications post procedure
Demonstrate awareness of duty of care, ensuring patients fit for discharge following
bloods being taken. Develop good working relationship Develop good
communication skills that demonstrate courtesy and respect Form good
relationships with other team members including answering the telephone and
passing on messages Support effective teamwork by undertaking other clinical
activities, under direct supervision, which would be expected of a Band 2
Phlebotomist To be alert to issues of risk and concern about care provided
raising any concerns observed via the Trusts Whistleblowing Policy and
supporting processes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
extract blood samples from patients/donors in a manner that makes the blood
sample suitable/fit for analytical, therapeutic or diagnostic testing and
purpose. Working in hospital wards, clinics, community-based clinics within
other organisations and NHS Trusts and also in patients homes. There is a
requirement to work weekends, bank holidays and cover service delivery times
between 08.00 and 20.00 as the roster dictates. The jobholder will be
undertaking a training programme within the Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust
(LTHT). The training will be delivered through formal education either
in-house and or via external providers, and clinical placements. They will be
involved in providing direct and indirect care for patients in support of and
supervised by a Phlebotomist and where identified as appropriate by the
Phlebotomy Supervisor. It is expected that the apprentice will commit to
self-directed study and successfully complete the training programme within
the contract period. The jobholder will contribute to the maintenance of an
environment for effective care. Education and Training To participate fully
in the training programme for the BTEC level 2 Diploma Healthcare Sciences
(Phlebotomy apprenticeship) by: i) Attending formal study sessions ii) Participating
in informal study opportunities iii) Be willing to undertake self-directed
learning ii) Complete all tasks and assignments iii) Apply skills and
knowledge to patient care in the clinical area iv) Contribute to regular
performance and progress reviews To successfully complete the academic
elements of the programme as specified by the employer and the training
organisation. To complete successfully the clinical competencies related to
national occupational standards as specified by the employer and the training
organisation. To achieve a minimum of Level 1 in numeracy and literacy
Functional skills and apply this learning in the workplace. Support team
members with appropriate clinical activities under direct supervision Develop
the skills to correctly identify patients who require a blood test, adhering
to LTHT Positive Patient Identification Policy. Develop the knowledge and
skills of using the ICE system to identify correct patient, appropriate
sample required and labels to support obtaining a blood samples Develop an
understanding and demonstrate competence the safe collection of blood
samples, utilising different techniques. Demonstrate an understanding of
independently managing own allocated workload, including undertaking
non-routine requests for blood specimen collections Develop an understanding
and awareness of factors relating to specific blood tests Develop the skills
to ensure samples are correctly labelled and transported to appropriate
laboratories Develop the ability to identify, select and utilise a suitable
site fit for the purpose of blood collection Develop the ability to identify,
select and use suitable/appropriate equipment for the specimen collection
Develop the ability to communicate effectively with the patient prior to and
during obtaining a blood sample to minimise distress or discomfort caused
during the blood collection Develop the ability to communicate in a
non-judgemental or discriminatory manner and be able to overcome barriers
utilising other methods of communication eg. Non-verbal, interpreters Develop
an understanding of which advice to give patients, guardians and carers
regarding venepuncture site and other complications post procedure
Demonstrate awareness of duty of care, ensuring patients fit for discharge following
bloods being taken. Develop good working relationship Develop good
communication skills that demonstrate courtesy and respect Form good
relationships with other team members including answering the telephone and
passing on messages Support effective teamwork by undertaking other clinical
activities, under direct supervision, which would be expected of a Band 2
Phlebotomist To be alert to issues of risk and concern about care provided
raising any concerns observed via the Trusts Whistleblowing Policy and
supporting processes.
Person Specification
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Motivated Professional attitude and behaviour.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Attention to detail.
- Caring & Compassionate
- Good Time Keeping.
Experience
Essential
- Insight into roles responsibilities of post
Desirable
- Principles of infection control Experience of working within a healthcare setting.
- Customer relations
- Maintaining a safe environment
Qualifications
Essential
- Literate and numerate (to have the ability to obtain a pass in Level 1 Functional skills in Literacy and Numeracy)
- Committed to complete the BTEC Level Healthcare Science
- Basic computer knowledge.
Desirable
- GCSE A*-E Maths and English (or equivalent)
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Basic Keyboard Skills Good Interpersonal skills Communication skills verbal and non-verbal
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post.
Person Specification
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Motivated Professional attitude and behaviour.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Attention to detail.
- Caring & Compassionate
- Good Time Keeping.
Experience
Essential
- Insight into roles responsibilities of post
Desirable
- Principles of infection control Experience of working within a healthcare setting.
- Customer relations
- Maintaining a safe environment
Qualifications
Essential
- Literate and numerate (to have the ability to obtain a pass in Level 1 Functional skills in Literacy and Numeracy)
- Committed to complete the BTEC Level Healthcare Science
- Basic computer knowledge.
Desirable
- GCSE A*-E Maths and English (or equivalent)
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Basic Keyboard Skills Good Interpersonal skills Communication skills verbal and non-verbal
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post.
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.
