Phlebotomist

NHS

Job Description

Job summary

We are looking for a confident and well-presented individual to join our phlebotomy team. The collection of quality blood samples from patients is a vital stage in many medical investigations. The successful applicants must enjoy working with people and possess good communication skills.

Based at Royal Stoke the successful applicant will be expected to work at the community centres as well as Royal Stoke and County Hospitals You should be able to work independently and as part of a team.

Attention to detail is important along with basic keyboard skills and applicants should enjoy the challenge of working in a fast pace patient environment.

It is a requirement of your role you have access to a car for work purposes which must be suitable for travelling to community phlebotomy clinics and transporting samples back to the hospital It is your responsibility to ensure the vehicle is insured for class 1 business use and the transportation of pathology samples Expense will be paid in accordance with Trust Policy when you use your vehicle for work purposed.

Main duties of the job

We offer a phlebotomy service in a range of locations across North Midlands including Royal Stoke and County Hospitals, ward based, community walk-in centres and community appointment based clinics.

UHNM Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country We serve around 3 million people and we are highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research

The Trust has around 1,450 in patient beds across 2 sites Our 11,00 strong workforce provide emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in County

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. The Trust has around 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. Our 11,000 strong workforce provide emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford.

We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. We have put together a wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Our goal is to be a world-class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research.

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff is really important to us.We offer a range of options for our staff to help maintain a good work-life balance including full time, part time hours and bank hours.We are also committed to offering flexible working wherever we can and where relevant to the role and the service, agile working.You can select your preferences upon application.

Job responsibilities

For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.

Working hours can be discussed at interview

Hours are

Monday - 2pm - 7:30pm

Wednesday -8am -5pm

Thursday -8am -5pm

Friday -8am -5pm

Person Specification

Qualifications /Training

Essential

  • NVQ /QCF level 2 /apprenticeship level 2 or equivalent in related subject or GCSE English and maths at C grade or above or equivalent

Desirable

  • GCSE at grade c or above or equivalent in a science subject
  • Care related NVQ

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of manual dexterity and technical work
  • Experience of working as part of a team.

Desirable

  • Previous work involving Phlebotomy
  • Work in a healthcare role or similar

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

  • Ability to work to defined protocols and seek advice where appropriate
  • Basic Keyboard Skills
  • Good written communication skills

Other Job Requirements

Essential

  • Understanding of the job requirements
  • Must have transport and be able to travel to outreach/walk-in phlebotomy clinics

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

Royal Stoke University Hospital

Newcastle Road

Stoke on Trent

ST4 6QG

Employer's website

https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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