Main area: Phlebotomy
Grade Band: 2
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part time - 20 hours per week (Monday 8am - 5pm, Tuesday 1pm - 5pm, Wednesday 8am - 5pm)
Job ref: 205-6836694-A
Employer: University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Royal Stoke University Hospital
Town: Stoke on Trent
Salary: £23,615 pro rata pa
Salary period: Yearly
Closing date: 30/12/2024 23:59
Job overview
We are looking for a confident and well-presented individual to join our phlebotomy team. The collection of quality blood samples from patients is a vital stage in many medical investigations. The successful applicants must enjoy working with people and possess good communication skills.
Based at Royal Stoke, the successful applicant will be expected to work at the community centres as well as Royal Stoke and County Hospitals. You should be able to work independently and as part of a team.
Attention to detail is important along with basic keyboard skills, and applicants should enjoy the challenge of working in a fast-paced patient environment.
It is a requirement of your role to have access to a car for work purposes, which must be suitable for travelling to community phlebotomy clinics and transporting samples back to the hospital. It is your responsibility to ensure the vehicle is insured for class 1 business use and the transportation of pathology samples. Expenses will be paid in accordance with Trust Policy when you use your vehicle for work purposes.
Main duties of the job
We offer a phlebotomy service in a range of locations across North Midlands including Royal Stoke and County Hospitals, ward based, community walk-in centres and community appointment based clinics.
Person specification
Qualifications /Training
* NVQ/QCF level 2/apprenticeship level 2 or equivalent in related subject or GCSE English and maths at C grade or above or equivalent
* GCSE at grade C or above or equivalent in a science subject
* Care related NVQ
Experience
* Evidence of manual dexterity and technical work
* Experience of working as part of a team.
* Previous work involving Phlebotomy
* Work in a healthcare role or similar
Skills & Knowledge
* Ability to work to defined protocols and seek advice where appropriate
* Basic Keyboard Skills
Other Job Requirements
* Understanding of the job requirements
* Must have transport and be able to travel to outreach/walk-in phlebotomy clinics
Important information about your application
* All correspondence will be sent to you via the email address you applied from. Please ensure you check your emails regularly.
* References - please ensure you provide email addresses for all referees for the last three years of employment.
* We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from everyone regardless of ethnicity, disability, gender, age, faith or sexual orientation. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
* Flexible working will be considered in line with Trust policies.
* New recruits are required to pay for their Disclosure and Barring Service check (and admin fee) prior to starting if the role requires a DBS check.
If you would like support completing an application form, please contact the recruitment department on 01782 675533 where one of our trained assistants will be able to help.
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