PAEDIATRIC PHLEBOTOMIST - FLEXIBANK
One Ashford Hospital, Kent has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced, motivated and enthusiastic Paediatric Phlebotomist to join our outstanding Paediatric Team.
Please note: this is a FlexiBank role working on an 'as and when required' basis. You will be required to supplement staffing levels during busy periods and provide cover for existing staff during periods of annual leave or absence. Additional Healthcare Assistant duties may also be required as part of this role.
Working in Outpatients and reporting to the Paediatric Nurse Lead, as a Paediatric Phlebotomist you will play a crucial role in our commitment to excellence and ensuring the comfort and safety of patients and families during their visit/admission to the hospital including:
o Participating in the provision of a child focused phlebotomy service.
o Coordinating and supporting children and young peoples experience through Outpatients.
o Working with the Paediatric Nurse Lead to develop the service and continually promote and maintain high standards of practice.
o Occasional Healthcare Assistant duties as and when required.
PAEDIATRIC PHLEBOTOMIST - FLEXIBANK
QUALIFICATIONS
o Minimum G.C.S.E. education or equivalent
o Able to provide evidence of competencies from infants to young adults
o NVQ Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent
EXPERIENCE
o Proven ability to work independently and within a team
o Experience of working within a clinical setting
SKILLS
o Caring, patient and customer focused
o Experience in computer skills using MS Office Suite and web based reporting systems
o Excellent written and verbal communication skills including non-verbal cues
o Demonstrable competence in phlebotomy
o Understands and implements robust safeguarding practice and is confident in escalating and raising concerns
o Proven experience in distraction and positioning
DESIRABLES
o Experience in the private sector
PAEDIATRIC PHLEBOTOMIST - FLEXIBANK
ABOUT THE HOSPITAL
One Ashford Hospital is one of Kent's newest private hospitals. Patients receive fast access to appointments with specialist Consultants, diagnostic imaging and treatment for a range of health concerns. Our private hospital has been designed with the latest technology and with patient care at its heart.
In September 2023, we joined with Phoenix Hospital Group, a leading London based private healthcare group. Phoenix provide exceptional patient centred care with three state-of-the-art medical facilities in the Harley Street Medical Precinct in Central London and one in Chelmsford, Essex.
One Ashford is next door to the William Harvey Hospital and is close to junction 10 of the M20. Parking is available and is ideally located for candidates living in and around the Ashford area.
OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS
At One Ashford Hospital we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive working environment. We strive to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.
Any offers of employment made by One Ashford Hospital will be subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of a satisfactory DBS Certificate from the Disclosure & Barring Service.
One Ashford Hospital reserves the right to remove job adverts before the closing date.
OAH: Paediatric Phlebotomist