Job summary
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We are seeking to recruit a Phlebotomist on a permanent 37.5 hour per week contract to join our existing Domiciliary Phlebotomy Service for North Tees. We are looking to recruit highly motivated enthusiastic person to work as part of the team.
Main duties of the job
The applicants must be clinically competent in carrying out venepuncture requests on patients in the community and demonstrate an ability to work alone. (Please note it is expected that the applicant must already be able to obtain venous blood samples.) The applicant must have a vehicle to use for this post and have business insurance.
The role requires the post holder to be able to communicate clearly with excellent written and verbal communication skills. The post holder will also be expected to the IT literate as electronic systems are used to input clinical data. Previous use of SystmOne would be an advantage The post holder will need to be able to prioritise their day and be familiar with all routine blood tests and their clinical importance.
The hours of work will be on a shift rota over five days a week.
Applicants must be able to access work locations on a frequent basis within short timescales.
About us
At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.
We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition - a note of thanks, Managers Awards, Shining Stars and Service Awards.
We recruit for values and "Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool"
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are seeking to recruit a Phlebotomist on a permanent 37.5 hour per week contract to join our existing Domiciliary Phlebotomy Service for North Tees. We are looking to recruit highly motivated enthusiastic person to work as part of the team.
The applicants must be clinically competent in carrying out venepuncture requests on patients in the community and demonstrate an ability to work alone. (Please note it is expected that the applicant must already be able to obtain venous blood samples.)
The role requires the post holder to be able to communicate clearly with excellent written and verbal communication skills. The post holder will also be expected to the IT literate as electronic systems are used to input clinical data. Previous use of SystmOne would be an advantage The post holder will need to be able to prioritise their day and be familiar with all routine blood tests and their clinical importance.
The hours of work will be on a shift rota over five days a week.
Applicants must be able to access work locations on a frequent basis within short timescales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are seeking to recruit a Phlebotomist on a permanent 37.5 hour per week contract to join our existing Domiciliary Phlebotomy Service for North Tees. We are looking to recruit highly motivated enthusiastic person to work as part of the team.
The applicants must be clinically competent in carrying out venepuncture requests on patients in the community and demonstrate an ability to work alone. (Please note it is expected that the applicant must already be able to obtain venous blood samples.)
The role requires the post holder to be able to communicate clearly with excellent written and verbal communication skills. The post holder will also be expected to the IT literate as electronic systems are used to input clinical data. Previous use of SystmOne would be an advantage The post holder will need to be able to prioritise their day and be familiar with all routine blood tests and their clinical importance.
The hours of work will be on a shift rota over five days a week.
Applicants must be able to access work locations on a frequent basis within short timescales.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Ability to obtain venous samples
Skills
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Working in clinical practice obtaining venous blood samples
Qualifications
Desirable
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Ability to obtain venous samples
Skills
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Working in clinical practice obtaining venous blood samples
Qualifications
Desirable
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent
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).
