Bank Phlebotomist

Kingston Hospital; Greater London, Teddington; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking Bank Phlebotomists to join a busy phlebotomy team across Kingston Hospital and associated services. You will perform venipuncture on wards, OPD and community settings as required, delivering compassionate care with accuracy and efficiency.

Experience in phlebotomy, excellent communication and the ability to work flexibly across shifts (including weekends and bank holidays) are essential. A valid driving license is desirable.

Qualifications

• GCSEs or equivalent required.
• Previous phlebotomy, nursing or healthcare assistant experience.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and collect blood samples for analysis.
• Maintain patient comfort and safety during procedures.
• Support rota coverage across wards, OPD and community clinics.

Skills

Self-organisation

Multitasking

Prioritisation

Teamwork

Education

GCSE

Job description

KingstonandRichmond NHS Foundation Trust offers a range offantasticopportunities to grow your career across both hospital and community settings in south London. Whether you're looking to build new skills or take your experience to the next level,weare uniquely placed toprovide therightenvironment to support your professional development.With colleagues working in people’s homes, in community clinics, and in our two hospitals, we have an outstanding breadth of knowledge and experience to draw from.

Our commitment to exceptional care is reflected in being the firsttrustof our kindin London to achieve an ‘Outstanding’ rating from the CQC for bothoverallquality andleadership.We exist to provide the best possible care for our patients and we do that by giving our colleagues what they need to be their best at work. We have won numerous awards from the HSJ and Nursing Times for the way we support our colleagues across all our services.

We are proud to be recognised for our outstanding cancer care, children's services, pioneering surgical teams, and exceptional rehabilitation services. Our maternity services have been rated the "Best in London" by women surveyed by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), with parents travelling to Kingston to take advantage of our considerable experience and expertise.

These words are important reminders, but it’s our behaviours that tell people who we are. We expect all colleagues to bring our values to life in their work.

• Compassionate: We provide care with kindness, understanding, and empathy for all.
• Inclusive: We embrace diversity and respect the unique contributions of every individual.
• Collaborative: We foster teamwork across all levels, working together and with our partners to deliver the best outcomes.
• Inspiring: We are committed to continuous improvement and excellence in patient care, staff development, and innovation.

Job overview

Bank Phlebotomist positions available:

covering the wards, OPD and other services when require including weekends and Bank Holiday. Shifts: 07:30-18:00, 08:00-18:00, 07:30-12:30 or 08:00-13:00 or 13:00-18:00.

Would you like to work in a friendly and supportive environment in a Trust which prides itself on providing high-quality services to the local community? Kingston Hospital’s experienced and friendly staff provides a supportive culture. If you can demonstrate a caring, compassionate approach and want to work as part of a team that values each other then we would like to hear from you.

Valid driving license and access to a vehicle is desirable.

Main duties of the job

Kingston Foundation Trust provide a full range of diagnostic and treatment services and have a national reputation for innovative developments in healthcare, particularly in 'patient-focused' care, day surgery and maternity services.

A vacancy has arisen for Bank Phlebotomists in the Phlebotomy Department at Kingston and Richmond NHS NHS Foundation Trust.

• The successful applicants will join a busy team providing a venipuncture service to wards, outreach and OPD department at Kingston Hospital. Previous experience of blood taking is mandatory.
• A good standard of secondary education and experience in dealing with patients, customers or clients in a healthcare environment is required.
• A pleasant nature, good communication skills and the ability to work flexibly within a team are essential.

Working for our organisation

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust cares for more than half a million patients a year, from across Kingston, Richmond, Elmbridge (Surrey), Merton, Wandsworth and Sutton. In 2018, we became the first acute hospital trust in London to be rated “Outstanding” for overall quality and leadership by the national Care Quality Commission regulator.

We have approximately 350 beds and directly employ around 2,900 staff. Our trust provides a full range of diagnostic services and treatment services. Our main site is the Kingston Hospital site but we also run a number of outpatient clinics in the community, including in Raynes Park, Surbiton, Queen Mary's Roehampton and Teddington.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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Person specification

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE (Grade A-C) or equivalent

Experience

• Previous phlebotomy, nursing or Health Care Assistant experience

Skills/Abilities

• Demonstrate ability to self-organise, multitask and prioritise
• Evidence of competency as a phlebotomist

Knowledge

• An interest in and aptitude for the provision of healthcare

We support the NHS Flex for the Future pledge

We welcome conversations about flexible working from day one, including options such as adjusted hours, compressed hours and other arrangements. If flexibility matters to you, please talk to us - we’ll be happy to explore what’s possible for the role and the service.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.