Job overview
We require a paediatric-trained phlebotomist to join the Phlebotomy Service at the Royal London Hospital & Mile End Hospitals. Although the main duty will be to collect blood samples from paediatric patients, the successful candidate will also be expected to work in adult outpatient and inpatient areas across both sites, and the Mental Health Unit at Mile End Hospital.
Core working hours are 7.00am-6.00pm. Successful candidates are expected to be flexible in their working patterns to meet service demands.
The requirements for these posts are:
1. Proven experience of adult and paediatric phlebotomy;
2. Good manual skills;
3. Good verbal and written command of the English language;
4. Good customer care skills;
5. Good attention to detail;
6. Basic biology knowledge;
7. Basic IT skills;
8. Compliance with all Trust policies including those relating to Infection Control, Health & Safety and Child Protection;
9. The ability to meet moving and handling requirements;
The ability to remain calm in a busy environment, to work as part of a team and without direct supervision, and to deal with patients in a sensitive manner
Main duties of the job
To participate in the provision of a high quality phlebotomy service to paediatric and adult patients in all locations as required.
To manage and prioritise workload in various clinical areas.
To be involved in the training of other staff where appropriate.
Working for our organisation
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
10. GCSEs in Maths and English language or minimum of Key Skills Level 1 in literacy and numeracy, or equivalent qualifications
Experience
Essential criteria
11. Minimum of 18 months’ adult phlebotomy experience
12. Minimum of 6 months’ paediatric phlebotomy experience
13. Experience of obtaining blood samples from children aged 0 months upwards
14. Experience of working in a clinical team.
15. Experience of working with the public and demonstrating strong customer care skills
Knowledge
Essential criteria
16. U.K. recognised Phlebotomy certificate of competence
17. Awareness of the physical, psychological, cultural, and social needs of patients