Phlebotomist

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire; Coventry; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust seeks a dedicated laboratory support individual to collect blood samples from patients in various settings, prepare specimens for testing and support day-to-day lab operations.

The role involves assisting with reception duties, tracking samples, stock control and contributing to an out-of-hours service while upholding NHS values and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Basic numeracy and literacy qualifications required.
• Prior NHS or laboratory experience beneficial.
• Customer-facing experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood samples from inpatients, outpatients, clinics, GP surgeries and homes as directed.
• Ensure safe disposal of contaminated materials including sharps.
• Assist with reception duties and direct patients and staff as required.
• Sort and identify specimens and prepare samples for testing using standard techniques.
• Track and record samples to ensure accurate information is available to the supervisor.
• Monitor and replenish laboratory stock and assist with non-clinical tasks as trained.
• Support less experienced staff and participate in appraisals and personal reviews.
• Contribute to out-of-hours laboratory service as required.
• Promote health and safety practices and comply with Trust policies.

Skills

Patient focused

Good communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Basic numeracy & literacy qualifications

NVQ Level 2 in Laboratory and Associated Activities

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Responsible for the collection of blood samples from inpatients, outpatients, clinics, GP surgeries and homes of patients as specified by the supervisor.
• Responsible for the safe disposal of contaminated materials, including sharps.
• Undertake reception duties department to welcome and advise patients and staff as required by supervisor.
• To sort and identify specimens received.
• Undertake preparation of samples for testing using separation techniques such as centrifugation and tapping off.
• Responsible for the tracking and recording of samples to ensure that relevant information is available for the supervisor.
• Responsible for monitoring and replenishing of medical stock.
• Undertake agreed clinical and non clinical tasks following training, ensuring referral to appropriate trained staff as required.
• Support less experienced members of staff in their orientation to the department and role.
• To participate in appraisals and personal reviews and to work to achieve personal objectives.
• To participate in the provision of an out of hours laboratory service as required.
• To assist with the provision of high quality service for staff and patients.
• Promote and monitor adherence to Health and Safety and Trust policy designed to protect healthcare staff and service users from known hazards.
• To undertake such duties as shall be prescribed by the Deputy Laboratory Manager in accordance with this grade of post.

Recruiting to Values

To ensure that we provide world‑class patient care, UHCW recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust's Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a Values Based Interview/Assessment, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.

Person Specification

Qualification/Training

Essential criteria

• Basic numeracy and literacy qualifications

Desirable criteria

• NVQ level 2 in Laboratory and Associated Activities or prepared to work towards

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience of working in a customer facing environment

Desirable criteria

• Previous laboratory experience NHS experience

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Knowledge of NHS systems

Skills & Abilities

Essential criteria

• Patient focused
• Basic IT skills
• Ability work cooperatively within a team
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Motivated and enthusiastic
• Approachable
• Able to demonstrate attention to detail
• Flexibility in working hours

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential criteria

• Evidence of demonstrating the Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect) and the associated Values in Action behaviours in the workplace. For posts with managerial responsibility only
• Evidence of promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and ensuring fair and equitable practices throughout your work experience. Evidence of promoting a culture which helps individuals live behaviours aligned to our Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect)

Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust's Values and Behaviours which can be accessed on the right side of this page under the job description.

The Trust is committed to Equal Opportunities within the workplace. All vacancies will be considered for Job Share unless otherwise stated. All applicants who have a disability and who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be interviewed. Where a post has an overwhelming response, this Trust may use random selection in order to reduce numbers to interview, any disabled applicants will automatically be guaranteed an interview and will be exempt from this process.

In submitting an application form, you authorise University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust to confirm from your previous or current NHS employer and other prior employers; previous NHS service details and personal data held about you, including Occupational Health data (inoculations and screening tests). This data will be transferred using NHS Electronic Staff Record and third-party systems via an automated process and only used for the purposes of obtaining and maintaining accurate employment records, should you be appointed to the post.

UHCW NHS Trust, by virtue of its Green Plan, is committed to ensuring that the way we provide services minimises the impact on the environment and the future health of the public e.g. zero waste to landfill, reducing our carbon footprint and increasing our recycling and reuse percentages.

We must confirm the identity of our staff and their right to work in the United Kingdom. We will ask you to submit proof of your identity and right to work documents via a secure digital platform approved by the Home Office, named TrustID. Alternatively, you may be asked to attend our office with original documents.

Depending on your level of exposure with patients you may be required to undertake a Standard or Enhanced DBS. The cost of this check will be charged to you and will be deducted from your salary over the first 3 months of employment at the current rate.