Job summary The post provides a fantastic opportunity to work as part of the phlebotomy team based at Northern General Phlebotomy Outpatients. The post holder will be undertaking phlebotomy on patients within the Outpatient department using clinical skills such as venepuncture to patients attending the department. Applicants must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. As a phlebotomist you will take blood samples from patients which are examined in a laboratory and the results can be used to quickly diagnose diseases and conditions. When taking blood, you have to: ensure the patient is comfortable. take the blood correctly so it can be used for testing. label the samples carefully. store the blood correctly. deliver the samples promptly to the lab. Patients may be nervous about having their blood taken, so you will need to reassure them and put them at ease. Main duties of the job As a phlebotomist, you'll need: be competent in venepuncture skills to be caring and kind. willing to be hands-on with patients. to be able to put patients at ease - they might feel anxious about giving blood. able to follow instructions and procedures. able to work in a team but use your own initiative. able to explain procedures to patients, careful and methodical You'll also need: good communication skills including listening skills good organisational and observational skill About us You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives. Location: The base for the service is Outpatient Phlebotomy at Northern. However the post holder may also be required and it is a condition of employment that they are also able, to undertake duties within Sheffield Teaching Hospitals. This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for a period of a maximum of 6 months due to maternity leave of the substantive post holder. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts and statutory maternity provisions. Please also note any secondment must first be agreed with your current line manager. Date posted 27 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year pa/pro rata for part time staff Contract Fixed term Duration 6 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 190-8773-DIR Job locations Northern General Hospital Herries Road Sheffield S5 7AU Job description Job responsibilities Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post. When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria. Job description Job responsibilities Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post. When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria. Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of time management skills and prioritising work Desirable Relevant experience of working in a health care setting as a phlebotomist Experience in venepuncture Education and Qualifications Essential Level 2 QCF Diploma in Clinical Healthcare support/ Level 2 NVQ in Healthcare/Health & Social Care GCSE A- D (4-9) in English Language or equivalent (e.g. Certificate in Adult Literacy at Level 1) GCSE A - D (4-9) or equivalent in Mathematics (e.g. Certificate in Adult Numeracy at Level 1) Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of time management skills and prioritising work Desirable Relevant experience of working in a health care setting as a phlebotomist Experience in venepuncture Education and Qualifications Essential Level 2 QCF Diploma in Clinical Healthcare support/ Level 2 NVQ in Healthcare/Health & Social Care GCSE A- D (4-9) in English Language or equivalent (e.g. Certificate in Adult Literacy at Level 1) GCSE A - D (4-9) or equivalent in Mathematics (e.g. Certificate in Adult Numeracy at Level 1) 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). 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. 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 Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Northern General Hospital Herries Road Sheffield S5 7AU Employer's website https://www.sth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)