Job summary We are recruiting for a Phlebotomist who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients. We are looking for someone who is compassionate and has an excellent attention for detail to join our very busy, friendly Phlebotomy team. We are looking for experienced phlebotomist or we would be more than happy to train candidates who have all the right qualities but no experience. You would be taking blood samples from patients in a number of settings ie, Outpatients & wards. At the heart of everything we do are our core values: Include, Respect, and Improve. Weencourage you to embrace these values throughout the recruitment process and in your role with us. Main duties of the job To collect all samples in accordance with the current policies, considering the requirements of the relevant pathology departments. To ensure Phlebotomy SOPs are followed with regards to all processes relating to venepuncture. Act as a first point of contact for patients attending Phlebotomy who have become unwell (e.g. fainting, vomiting). Escalating to senior or line managers if patient is not recovering as expected or there are concerns of something more serious. If appropriate, emergency services would be sought. Adhere to all Trust policies on the collection, storage and transport of samples, especially "high risk" specimens. To follow Pathology Training procedures and be fully competent in all aspects of venepuncture in accordance with the trust venepuncture policy. Practice different approaches to the techniques required for the individual patients. This includes Blood Transfusion training. To inform the line manager of any problems, issues that may arise during duty. To attend and maintain all required Trust Mandatory/Statutory Training. Ensure adequate stocks for your work area. To manage your workload as per your managers instructions. About us At East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general and specialist services we provide and our 6,000 or so dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. Our ability to be flexible and innovative in the way in which we work and deliver our services to our catchment has never been more important than it is now. We run the following hospitals: The Lister Hospital, Stevenage New Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden City Hertford County, Hertford Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC), Northwood We have ambitious plans to become an outstanding, patient-led Trust where dedicated staff provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients. We continue to undergo significant transformation and our staff and patients are at the heart of delivering this ambitious agenda. We are committed to a positive work life balance for our employees. This means that any employee is entitled to seek to work flexible working patterns and we are committed to listen and consider all requests. Such requests, of course, have to be made and considered formally, and will need to be balanced against service needs, but our starting point will always be to find ways to support making them happen. Date posted 07 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum pro rata 15% High Cost Area Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number 361-7049355 Job locations Mount Vernon Cancer Centre Rickmansworth Road Northwood HA6 2RN Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailedinformation regarding this role. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailedinformation regarding this role. Person Specification Previous Experience Desirable To perform phlebotomy procedure without supervision. Experience of working in healthcare environment. Skills Essential Good communication skills. Ability to work as a team or individually. Good organizational skills. Desirable Good knowledge of venepuncture techniques. Good knowledge of pathology tests. Knowledge Essential Good knowledge of written and spoken English. Desirable Awareness of health and safety Qualifications / Training Essential Experience equivalent to NVQ Level 3. Desirable Competent in phlebotomy procedures. Person Specification Previous Experience Desirable To perform phlebotomy procedure without supervision. Experience of working in healthcare environment. Skills Essential Good communication skills. Ability to work as a team or individually. Good organizational skills. Desirable Good knowledge of venepuncture techniques. Good knowledge of pathology tests. Knowledge Essential Good knowledge of written and spoken English. Desirable Awareness of health and safety Qualifications / Training Essential Experience equivalent to NVQ Level 3. Desirable Competent in phlebotomy procedures. 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 East and North Herts NHS Trust Address Mount Vernon Cancer Centre Rickmansworth Road Northwood HA6 2RN Employer's website https://www.enherts-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)