Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Phlebotomy team working across Essex and Thurrock areas covering Community Hospital clinics and domiciliary visits to house bound patients. Main duties of the job We are looking to recruit a Phlebotomist to work in this busy fast paced service and require a keen and enthusiastic individual to join our dynamic team. You will work alongside experienced Phlebotomists and the Phlebotomy Manager delivering quality care to patients. You should have a Venepuncture qualification and previous experience of providing phlebotomy services including clinics. The successful applicant must be flexible, a good team worker, used to working under pressure, have excellent interpersonal and IT skills and be able to communicate effectively with patients, carers and other team members. About us Starting with NELFT NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focusing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex. Probationary Period This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff). High Cost Area Supplement - Fringe This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £1,258 and a maximum payment of £2,122 per annum pro rata). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v3nX8CImoDX8 Date posted 08 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year pa (plus 5% HCAS) pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working Reference number 395-ET858-24 Job locations Craylands Clinic Basildon Essex SS14 3RR Job description Job responsibilities The successful applicant will have a valued, challenging and rewarding role within the team and will benefit from the support of a friendly hard working team. This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff). Certificates of Sponsorship Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points based system. Use of AI Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability. Job description Job responsibilities The successful applicant will have a valued, challenging and rewarding role within the team and will benefit from the support of a friendly hard working team. This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff). Certificates of Sponsorship Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points based system. Use of AI Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability. Person Specification NVQ Level 2 Essential Literacy and Numeracy Competency in Venepuncture Essential Demonstration of competency in venepuncture 6 months expereince in clinic Essential Experience in clinic environment 1 year expereince taking blood Essential Experience of taking bloods in a domiciliary setting. U.K drivers licence Essential A U.K drivers licence and the ability to use a car on a daily basis. Person Specification NVQ Level 2 Essential Literacy and Numeracy Competency in Venepuncture Essential Demonstration of competency in venepuncture 6 months expereince in clinic Essential Experience in clinic environment 1 year expereince taking blood Essential Experience of taking bloods in a domiciliary setting. U.K drivers licence Essential A U.K drivers licence and the ability to use a car on a daily basis. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name NELFT North East London Foundation Trust Address Craylands Clinic Basildon Essex SS14 3RR Employer's website https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)