Job Summary
Would you like to help make a difference to our patients by becoming a Phlebotomist at Colchester Hospital?
We are looking for phlebotomists to play a key patient-focused role in our Hospital where you will be collecting blood samples directly from patients by venepuncture. This role is both clinic and ward based, 14 hours per week.
Please note you will not be testing the samples in the laboratory as this role does not include any laboratory work.
You will be required to have good communication skills to engage with patients with varying needs and good IT skills to navigate our patient databases and record samples.
For this role, you need no prior phlebotomy experience as full training will be provided.
We have a 14 hours per week post available. You will work 3 shifts per week where the hours of these shifts range between 07:30 - 18:00. All phlebotomy staff are required to participate in the cover of weekdays, weekends, bank holidays, including Christmas, on a rota basis, and cover short notice absence. Please contact us for further information about working hours and shifts.
We are looking for individuals who understand the changing services of phlebotomy and will represent the service going forward.
If you think this role could be the next step in your career, we would like to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
* Collect blood samples directly from patients by venepuncture
* Accurate identification of patient and labelling of samples.
* Required to perform duties in various locations, e.g., Out-patient departments, wards and general practice.
* Responsible for data entry on to the computer system
* Maintains records in relation to activities carried out.
* Work in the hospital ward environment with patients who may be severely debilitated
* Communication with all patients of varying needs.
* Adhere strictly to established protocols and trust policies
* Maintain and promote professional image of ESNEFT
About Us
We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes.
We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.
We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.
Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata), and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offers a variety of services.
Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.
We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.
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Date posted: 27 March 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 2
Salary: £23,615 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 432-HR2461-24
Job locations: Colchester Hospital, Turner Road, Colchester, CO4 5JL
Job Description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Education
* GCSE in Maths, English and Science or equivalent.
Knowledge & Experience
* Understanding of role and activities associated with the post
Desirable
* Knowledge of Pathology IT systems
* Previous relevant experience of working in the NHS
* ECDL
Skills and Aptitudes
* Good communication skills
Desirable
* Written communication skills
Personal Attributes
* Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
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 Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Colchester Hospital, Turner Road, Colchester, CO4 5JL
Employer's website: https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/
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