Bank Phlebotomist

Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust; Kettering; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a capable administrator with NHS experience to support reception and clerical tasks. You will update records, handle queries and ensure accurate information is shared with patients and staff across outpatient areas.

The role requires strong communication, teamwork and the ability to work under pressure, with a driving licence to travel between outpatient sites within the county.

Qualifications

• Maths and English GCSE or equivalent.
• Phlebotomy qualification or experience.
• NHS Healthcare work experience.
• Ability to overcome communication barriers.
• Experience of working as part of a team.
• Ability to use Microsoft package.

Skills

Update records

Handle queries

Under pressure

Follow SOPs

Education

GCSE Maths & English

Phlebotomy qualification/experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more details, Please read through attached Job Description and Person Specification for a detailed overview of this role.

As part of your supporting statement please describe which of our trust values means the most to you and why? Why do you want to work for the NHS? Failure to add this will result in automatic withdrawal of your application.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Maths and English GCSE or equivalent
• Phlebotomy qualification or experience

Knowledge / Experience

Essential criteria

• NHS Healthcare work experience
• Ability to overcome communication barriers
• Experience of working as part of a team
• Ability to use Microsoft package

Desirable criteria

• Experience of receptionist work
• Experience of clinical systems

Skills

Essential criteria

• Able to update records both written and computer
• Ability to deal queries both face to face and on the telephone
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to follow and adhere to strict SOP's

Desirable criteria

• Ability to undertake multiple tasks at the same time

Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes

Essential criteria

• Passionate and committed to bring our Dedicated to Excellence values to life, improving the way we work with each other, particularly focusing on empowerment, equality diversity and inclusion of our staff, patients and service users
• Requirement to use DSE
• Requirement to interact with patients and other users of our service
• Have Full Uk driving licence and be able to travel across county to multiple outpatient areas.

Desirable criteria

• Have Full Uk driving licence and be able to travel across county to multiple outpatient areas.

Important Information

We are an equal opportunities employer, which aims to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.

We welcome applications from members of our black and minority ethnic (BME) communities, especially in relation to senior posts within at KGH.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.

Please note that news starters with KGH are subject to a six month probationary period.

In submitting an application form, you authorise Kettering General Hospital (KGH) NHS Foundation Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR) Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process. Including factual reference, occupational health clearance and statutory and mandatory training record.

From 1st February 2019 all new starters to the Trust are required to join the DBS update service as per Trust DBS Re-checking Policy which has an annual cost of £16. New employees who do not join the update service will be required to pay £49.50 for a new DBS check in 3 years time.

Please ensure that the information you provide on your application form is correct, accurate and that nothing has been omitted. Any information that is stated in your application form in relation to qualifications/training courses/work/education experience/references must be able to be evidenced. Failure to do so may result if your offer being withdrawn.

Safeguarding is everyone's business. KGH considers Safeguarding a priority amongst its citizen's and a key value for all employed to the service.

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities. The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative. We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.