Job summary Bank Phlebotomist positions available on a bank-only contract. Do you have extensive experience in venepuncture and a commitment to providing high-quality patient care, would you like the opportunity to join our friendly team and contribute to delivering an effective Phlebotomy service. Working at, Scarborough and York hospital in OPD and the wards, the new Community Diagnostic Center in Scarborough, LNER Stadium Monks Cross and Selby War Memorial. If so we would welcome your application. (Exemptions for Reasonable Adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 apply) Main duties of the job To collect blood samples from patients through venepuncture as requested by clinicians and other appropriately authorised doctors and health professionals. To collect blood samples safely with due respect to the dignity of patients, and the needs of other clinical services. To ensure blood samples are collected in appropriate containers, labelled correctly, and prepared and dispatched to relevant laboratory sections in a timely and correct manner. To contribute to the provision of an efficient, high quality service and ensure that proficiency and competence and personal and professional standards of that group are maintained. To work closely with Medical, Nursing, and Laboratory staff to provide a rapid blood collection service, which is sensitive to service requirements on individual Wards, OPD or GP practices as appropriate. To provide high quality, timely and effective phlebotomy services to patients on one or more Floors at York Hospital or other designated areas as directed by the Phlebotomy Manager To take part in a weekend and bank holiday rota to maintain phlebotomy services across the Trust. This role is not eligible for Tier 2 sponsorship About us Our benefits We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including: Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme An extensive range of learning and development opportunities Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages. Date posted 27 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year pro rata / per annum Contract Bank Working pattern Flexible working Reference number 419-2602-25-Phleb Job locations York Hospital Wigginton road York YO31 8HE Job description Job responsibilities A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description. Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity. Working for the Trust Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence. Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitmentnhs.net. As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have. Armed Forces Friendly Employer We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment. Job description Job responsibilities A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description. Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity. Working for the Trust Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence. Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitmentnhs.net. As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have. Armed Forces Friendly Employer We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment. Person Specification Skills and Education Essential Good IT skills to be able to input data on systems and utilise email Educated to GCSE Standard or Equivalent Desirable Qualification in English and Mathematics Aptitude and Personal Qualities Essential Good communication at all levels both verbally and in writing and in a responsive and professional manner. Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff. Experience of working face to face with the general public including the handling of complaints. Desirable Dexterity Experience Essential Experience of working face to face with the general public including the handling of complaints. Desirable Previous Phlebotomy experience Healthcare experience Person Specification Skills and Education Essential Good IT skills to be able to input data on systems and utilise email Educated to GCSE Standard or Equivalent Desirable Qualification in English and Mathematics Aptitude and Personal Qualities Essential Good communication at all levels both verbally and in writing and in a responsive and professional manner. Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff. Experience of working face to face with the general public including the handling of complaints. Desirable Dexterity Experience Essential Experience of working face to face with the general public including the handling of complaints. Desirable Previous Phlebotomy experience Healthcare experience 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. Employer details Employer name York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address York Hospital Wigginton road York YO31 8HE Employer's website https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)