Job Description Bank Health Care Assistant – Phlebotomist Springfield Hospital opened in 1987 and is one of Essex leading private hospitals. It is a 64-bedded hospital all with en suite facilities, three of which are two bedded parent and child rooms and a close observation unit with three beds. There are six operating theatres, a physiotherapy department and on site private GP service. The role In this role, you will be an integral part of a team who are committed to delivering the highest quality clinical outcomes in a supported environment, where you will be valued for your skills a The primary responsibility of the Phlebotomist is to perform venepuncture for the collection of blood samples. You will be responsible for working closely with all groups of staff within the hospital to provide an effective Phlebotomy/ Pathology service. What you will bring with you • NVQ level 2 or higher in Health & Social Care • Previous patient or customer care experience including venepuncture experience • Experience of working in an acute hospital environment is desirable • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Proven ability to act on own initiative without supervision • High levels of attention to detail • Flexible approach to duties • A friendly, proactive and empathetic character • A warm, considerate and empathetic character • The ability to make decisions and use your initiative Benefits • Competitive hourly rate plus enhancements for evening and weekend working • Excellent training and development opportunities • Free parking and uniform • Subsidised staff restaurant About us Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 50 years’ experience. We are a global provider operating in 11 countries with 77,000 staff who treat 8 million patients each year. It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England. We are well known for our strong, long-standing relationship with the NHS. We love people with a positive, “can do” attitude who want to make a difference in their work. "Our employees are Ramsay." The skills and commitment of our employees forms the basis for our success. We are able to support training and development to our employees, to deliver a high standard of clinical care whilst ensuring patient safety, dignity and confidentiality. We are a progressive and caring facility and support the Ramsay vision “People caring for People”. We know our people are our greatest asset, our business is growing and we would like you to join us. We are proud of our ‘Speak Up for Safety’ programme and ensure that the patient is at the heart of everything we do. Join us and have more ‘Time to Care’. We value your application and welcome any questions you may have prior to applying. Please be advised that we reserve the right to close our advertisements prior to the announced closing date to ensure a quality recruitment process. We care. It’s more than what we do, it’s who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964. “The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success. We are proud to support the UK’s Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD’s Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.