Phlebotomist

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking Phlebotomists to provide high-quality patient care. The role involves performing phlebotomy duties, working varied shifts across inpatient and outpatient services. Applicants must have a full UK driving licence and flexibility for shift patterns. Training will be provided to join a committed team dedicated to excellence in healthcare.

Benefits

Access to development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence required.
• Ability to work a variety of shifts including weekends and Bank Holidays.
• Willingness to receive training to become a Phlebotomist.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy and other laboratory duties.
• Work across inpatient and outpatient services.
• Transfer items between sites maintaining accurate records.

Skills

Flexibility

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

Perform phlebotomy and other duties within the laboratory supporting other staff within the team whilst providing optimum patient care. We are currently looking for Phlebotomists to work at our site in Hospital of St Cross in Rugby. We are looking to increase access our services for patients, and are therefore looking to introduce both In-patient and Out-Patient services across 7 days. Applicants will be expected to work shift patterns to support these services going forwards, including early, late, weekend and Bank Holiday shifts. We are looking for some keen and flexible individuals to be trained to a high level to become Phlebotomists within our team. The role will require a full UK driving licence as you may be asked to work on other sites and transfer items between them, although a main base site will be identified. Full and Part time positions are available - full flexibility is a must and successful applicants will be expected to work a variety of shifts.

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK. We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do. Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare. We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk) By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy and other duties within the laboratory to support staff and ensure optimum patient care.
• Work across inpatient and outpatient services on a rotation that may include early, late, weekend and Bank Holiday shifts.
• Transfer items between sites as required, maintaining accurate records and ensuring patient safety.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence (may be asked to work on other sites).
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts and to support 7-day service delivery.
• Willingness to be trained to a high level to become a Phlebotomist within the team.
• Either full-time or part-time positions available; ability to work with minimal supervision as part of a team.