Phlebotomist

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust; Bury St Edmunds; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in the UK is looking for a Phlebotomist to join their team. The role involves taking blood samples from patients at various locations and requires good interpersonal and communication skills. Candidates should have GCSEs in Maths and English, along with NVQ training. The position promotes a welcoming atmosphere with an emphasis on patient care. Training will be provided as needed.

Benefits

Training provided

Diverse and inclusive environment

Qualifications

• Experience in a healthcare setting or knowledge of Phlebotomy is advantageous.
• Ability to communicate with patients from varied backgrounds.
• Flexibility and readiness to adapt to the service needs.

Responsibilities

• Take blood samples from patients at various locations.
• Communicate effectively with patients for proper identification.
• Maintain records of activities and patient interactions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Education

GCSE in Maths and English, Grade A - C (5 - 9) or equivalent

NVQ Training

Tools

Pathology IT systems

ECDL

Job description

If you are passionate about patient care and would like to work in a busy, dynamic environment, then the role of Phlebotomist may be for you. Our team of Phlebotomists take blood samples from both inpatients and outpatients at West Suffolk Hospital (WSH) and those attending Mildenhall Health Centre Hub, Newmarket Community Hospital and Sudbury Community Health Centre - you will need to be able to drive to access all locations.

The inpatient service is provided 7 days a week, whilst for outpatients the service is weekdays plus Saturday mornings at some sites.

It would be advantageous if you have had some experience in this field, although the right attitude is more important and training will be provided. The post holder will be responsible for obtaining blood samples from inpatients and outpatients by means of venepuncture, the post will include some associated reception tasks. The successful applicant will be able to exhibit good people and communication skills, attention to detail, manual dexterity in addition to good numeracy and literacy skills.

The phlebotomy role is important in delivering a high quality, timely and cost-effective service, whilst upholding the Trusts vision and values including the principles of Patient First.

If you would like to help us put patients first or for further information, please contact either Shan Barnes, Phlebotomy Manager on 01284 712767.

Please note if a high amount of applicants are received, this advert may close early.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be part of the Phlebotomy team and will take blood samples by venepuncture from inpatients and outpatients at various locations within and remote from West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. As well as the ambassadorial role of this front-line phlebotomy service, there will also be opportunities to participate more fully with the work of all pathology departments and to provide cover for Pathology Reception.

• To be part of the team responsible for the collection of blood samples by venepuncture from patients served by West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust - if undergoing training, the collecting of blood samples will be supervised.
• Communication with all patients of varying needs.
• Positive identification of patient and labelling of samples.
• Requirement to perform phlebotomy duties at various locations to support the phlebotomy service, e.g. Outpatient Phlebotomy Department, inpatient wards and MacMillan Unit at West Suffolk Hospital or Outpatient Phlebotomy at Sudbury Community Health Centre, Newmarket and Mildenhall. This may include new locations in the future as the phlebotomy service develops.
• Maintains records in relation to activities carried out.

Please see full job description to view full main duties of job.

About us

#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community

We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.

The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, MacMillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.

Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.

We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.

Job responsibilities

Please review job description attached to view main job responsibilities and duties.

With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.

We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyone's voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.

Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?

Person Specification

Education & Qualification

• oGCSE in Maths and English, Grade A - C (5 - 9) or equivalent.
• oNVQ Training.

Experience & Knowledge

• oUnderstanding of role and activities associated with the post.
• oKnowledge of Pathology IT systems.
• oPrevious relevant experience or working in the NHS
• oECDL.

Skills & Abilities

• oDemonstrable interpersonal skills, ability to work alone and as part of a team.
• oAbility to concentrate for prolonged periods of time.
• oManual dexterity appropriate to activities associated with post.

Personal Qualities

• oHigh level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• oStrives for excellence.
• oSelf-motivated.
• oAbility to be flexible and respond to the needs of the service
• oAbility to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• oPuts the patient first in everything that is undertaken.
• Awareness of self and impact on others.

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.