Job summary
We are recruiting for a Phlebotomist who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.
We are looking for someone who is compassionate and has an excellent attention for detail to join our very busy, friendly Phlebotomy team. We are looking for experienced phlebotomist or we would be more than happy to train candidates who have all the right qualities but no experience.
You would be taking blood samples from patients in a number of settings ie, Outpatients & wards.
At the heart of everything we do are our core values: Include, Respect, and Improve. Weencourage you to embrace these values throughout the recruitment process and in your role with us.
Main duties of the job
To collect all samples in accordance with the current policies, considering the requirements of the relevant pathology departments.
To ensure Phlebotomy SOPs are followed with regards to all processes relating to venepuncture.
Act as a first point of contact for patients attending Phlebotomy who have become unwell (e.g. fainting, vomiting). Escalating to senior or line managers if patient is not recovering as expected or there are concerns of something more serious. If appropriate, emergency services would be sought.
Adhere to all Trust policies on the collection, storage and transport of samples, especially "high risk" specimens.
To follow Pathology Training procedures and be fully competent in all aspects of venepuncture in accordance with the trust venepuncture policy. Practice different approaches to the techniques required for the individual patients. This includes Blood Transfusion training.
To inform the line manager of any problems, issues that may arise during duty.
To attend and maintain all required Trust Mandatory/Statutory Training.
Ensure adequate stocks for your work area.
To manage your workload as per your managers instructions.
About us
At East and North Hertfordshire NHS Teaching Trust, we are proud of the range of general & specialist services we provide & our 6,000 or so dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. Our ability to be flexible & innovative in the way in which we work and deliver our services to our catchment has never been more important than it is now.
We run the following hospitals:
o The Lister Hospital, Stevenage
o New Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden City
o Hertford County, Hertford
o Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC), Northwood
We have ambitious plans to become an outstanding, patient-led Trust where dedicated staff provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients. We continue to undergo significant transformation; our staff & patients are at the heart of delivering this ambitious agenda.
We are committed to a positive work life balance for our employees. Employees are entitled to seek to work flexible working patterns & we are committed to listen and consider all requests. Such requests, of course, have to be made & considered formally, & will need to be balanced against service needs, but our starting point will always be to find ways to support making them happen.
Date posted
22 April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,625 to £25,674 a year per annum pro rata + 15% High Cost Area
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
361-7134172
Job locations
Mount Vernon Cancer Centre
Rickmansworth Road
Northwood
HA6 2RN
Employer details
Employer name
East and North Herts NHS Trust
Address
Mount Vernon Cancer Centre
Rickmansworth Road
Northwood
HA6 2RN
Employer's website
https://www.enherts-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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