Job summary
INTERNAL ONLYThis post is open to Berkshire Healthcare NHS Employees Only
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part-time, enthusiastic band 3 Phlebotomist to join our CQC rated 'Outstanding' Trust.
Based at West Berkshire Community Hospital, you will be working with a team of Phlebotomists. The department is expanding its opening hours and will be open between Monday to Friday between 07.45-18:30 hrs and on Saturday mornings between 08:00-12:00 hrs. We are a busy, dynamic department and would like to hear from suitable qualified people.
You will have had recent phlebotomy experience (minimum 6 months) and are expected to complete our local competency assessments.
This post is 8 hours per week
Main duties of the job
- Ensuring that the patient is as comfortable and relaxed as possible and confirming their agreement to the collection of a blood sample.
- Ensure safe collection of blood samples according to agreed procedures.
- Ensure appropriate and accurate labelling and dispatch specimens to laboratories.
- To answer the telephone and deal with calls politely and efficiently
About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust isa specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire.
We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer. We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you'll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare:
- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.
Benefits of working for us include:
- Flexible working options to support work-life balance.
- 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Excellent learning and career development opportunities
- 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities and armed forces community to support equality
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave.
- Free parking across Trust sites
Job description
Job responsibilities
The3/4 must haves for you to be considered for this role:
- Phlebotomy qualification / GCSE or equivalent in Maths / English
- Previous experience essential
- Dealing with patients in a sympathetic and supportive way
- Excellent communication skills
Job description
Job responsibilities
The3/4 must haves for you to be considered for this role:
- Phlebotomy qualification / GCSE or equivalent in Maths / English
- Previous experience essential
- Dealing with patients in a sympathetic and supportive way
- Excellent communication skills
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- GCSE English or equivalent
- GCSE Maths or equivalent
Desirable
- European Computer Driving Licence
Continuous Professional Development
Desirable
- Fully trained in phlebotomy procedures.
Previous Experience
Desirable
- Experience equivalent to NVQ Level 3
- Able to perform phlebotomy procedures without direct supervision.
- Previous Laboratory work experience
- Work experience in a healthcare environment
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work accurately and quickly in an organised Manner with attention to detail.
- A good level of computer literacy
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work both as part of a team and individually.
- Ability to deal with difficult situations and resolve conflict.
- Good telephone manners
- Ability to travel to multiple sites.
- Ability to work well under pressure.
- Sound understanding of health and safety requirements.
- Awareness of data protection and confidentiality issues
- Well presented, tidy in appearance
- Must be physically able to assist less able & wheelchair bound patients.
- Must comply with Trust requirements for health.
- Willingness to be flexible and vary working patterns in accordance with the needs of the service.
- Ability to drive and have access to a car for work purposes
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- GCSE English or equivalent
- GCSE Maths or equivalent
Desirable
- European Computer Driving Licence
Continuous Professional Development
Desirable
- Fully trained in phlebotomy procedures.
Previous Experience
Desirable
- Experience equivalent to NVQ Level 3
- Able to perform phlebotomy procedures without direct supervision.
- Previous Laboratory work experience
- Work experience in a healthcare environment
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work accurately and quickly in an organised Manner with attention to detail.
- A good level of computer literacy
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work both as part of a team and individually.
- Ability to deal with difficult situations and resolve conflict.
- Good telephone manners
- Ability to travel to multiple sites.
- Ability to work well under pressure.
- Sound understanding of health and safety requirements.
- Awareness of data protection and confidentiality issues
- Well presented, tidy in appearance
- Must be physically able to assist less able & wheelchair bound patients.
- Must comply with Trust requirements for health.
- Willingness to be flexible and vary working patterns in accordance with the needs of the service.
- Ability to drive and have access to a car for work purposes
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).
