Job summary Do you have the skills and personality to join our phlebotomy team? University Hospitals Dorset has an opening for an experienced Phlebotomist. Do you have good literacy, numeracy and communication skills? Will you be able to work within a team and under your own initiative in this busy service? This role is physically demanding, requiring you to have great attention to detail and accuracy when performing venepuncture. Are you looking for a career and are you passionate about patient care? Then this is the role for you. Inexperienced applicants may be considered providing a venepuncture course has been completed prior to interview. The service operates between 07.30-16.30 Monday to Friday; 7.30-12.00 Saturday and Sunday and includes bank holidays. Additional contact information Katie James Team Leader katie.jamesuhd.nhs.uk or 0300 019 4785. Base Location: Bournemouth Interview Date: TBC Main duties of the job To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert About us Our values define who we are as TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues. UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview. Date posted 23 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year pa/pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 153-SP04130 Job locations Royal Bournemouth Hospital Castle Lane Bournemouth BH7 7DW Job description Job responsibilities To carry out duties / responsibilities in accordance with the Trust and Directorate Policies, Protocols including Health and Safety Policies. To greet patients in a courteous and professional manner. To check the relevant details of patients requiring Pathology tests, resolving and outstanding difficulties. Obtain by venepuncture or capillary sampling the correct blood specimens(s). Ensure samples are correctly labelled, put into the correct containers and otherwise properly treated so as to be suitable for the analyses requested. Job description Job responsibilities To carry out duties / responsibilities in accordance with the Trust and Directorate Policies, Protocols including Health and Safety Policies. To greet patients in a courteous and professional manner. To check the relevant details of patients requiring Pathology tests, resolving and outstanding difficulties. Obtain by venepuncture or capillary sampling the correct blood specimens(s). Ensure samples are correctly labelled, put into the correct containers and otherwise properly treated so as to be suitable for the analyses requested. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Good general education Must be numerate and literate with a good command of spoken and written English Desirable College or university qualifications Experience Essential Previous phlebotomy experience within a patient setting desirable but not essential as training can be given Desirable 1 year's phlebotomy experience Completed a venepuncture course Person Specification Qualifications Essential Good general education Must be numerate and literate with a good command of spoken and written English Desirable College or university qualifications Experience Essential Previous phlebotomy experience within a patient setting desirable but not essential as training can be given Desirable 1 year's phlebotomy experience Completed a venepuncture course 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 University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Bournemouth Hospital Castle Lane Bournemouth BH7 7DW Employer's website https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)