Phlebotomist

NHS; Derby; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a flexible Phlebotomist to join their dedicated team. This role involves taking blood samples across various locations in Derbyshire and requires excellent communication and organizational skills. Candidates should have previous phlebotomy experience and a valid driving license, as driving is essential. The position offers both part-time and full-time opportunities with the potential for long shifts. Join a trusted organization committed to providing exceptional care and support to the local community, with numerous development opportunities and staff benefits available.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted Gym Membership

Onsite Fitness Classes

Car Schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in phlebotomy and working in a hospital or care environment is essential.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Take blood samples at various locations in Derbyshire and organize daily workload.
• Assist senior staff with audits, data collection, and stock control.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Empathy

Basic IT Skills

Driving License

Education

Phlebotomy Experience

Experience in Hospital or Care Environment

Customer Care Experience

Job description

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

An opportunity has arisen for a flexible individual to join the Phlebotomy Service working as a Phlebotomist.

We have part time posts, 25 hours, and also full time posts available. For the full time posts they will be long shifts of 12 hours.

You will be expected to be available for work between the hours of 7 am and 7 pm 7 days a week.

This is a 7 day service and the expectation is that once trained you would work every other weekend either on the wards or at a clinic.

You must be a car user and have business insurance as you will be required to drive throughout Derbyshire.

Main duties of the job

You will be part of a large team taking blood samples at varying locations in Derbyshire. You will work on your own initiative organising your daily workload to achieve departmental test turnaround standards, responding to situations that could affect the quality and timeliness of test results and their reporting.

You will assist senior staff with audits and data collection and will ensure the most cost-effective use of equipment and assist with stock control.

You should have a flexible approach to working and possess excellent communication skills being able to respond to enquiries from users and patients whilst maintaining confidentiality. It is essential that you have a caring and empathetic nature and have clear legible handwriting. You should also have basic IT skills.

Demonstrable experience of working in a care environment or customer service role would also be preferable.

Closing date of applications

14 April 2025

Assessment day

26 April 2025 (This date cannot be changed. You must be able to attend this assessment in order to be considered for interview)

Interview date

2 May 2025

Please be aware this post requires you to hold a Full UK driving licence and access to a car for work purposes. You MUST state this in the supporting information section, if this information is not provided your application will be rejected.

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development.
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes.

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Education

Experience

• Previous phlebotomy experience.
• Previous experience of working in a hospital or care environment.
• Previous customer care experience.
• Valid Driving Licence and vehicle available for work.

Organisational Skills

• Able to prioritise workload.
• Able to communicate clearly whilst maintaining confidentiality.
• Basic IT skills.
• Experience of managing workload well.

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.

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust