Phlebotomist

Royal Devon

Exeter

On-site

GBP 25,000 - 35,000

Part time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

NHS Pension scheme

Cycle to work

Staff discounts

Job summary

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in Exeter is seeking a Phlebotomist to support patient care by collecting blood samples under the direction of clinical teams. Previous phlebotomy experience is desirable, but full training and support will be provided.

Working pattern offers 20 hours per week substantive post with bank hours; rosters include some Saturdays, Sundays and bank holidays and on-site ward and outpatient clinic work.

Qualifications

Full training and support will be provided.
Desirable prior phlebotomy experience but not essential.
Ability to work rosters including weekends and bank holidays.

Responsibilities

To contribute to the delivery of patient’s individual care programmes under the direction of the clinical teams.
Collection of blood samples from patients, staff and also patients with difficult venous access referred by GP’s and other Healthcare organisations.
To work in ward environment as well as out patient clinics.
To support the provision of a Trust wide Phlebotomy service covering 365 days of the year.
To practice in accordance with Trust standards and statutory requirements and operate within the boundaries of the role and assessed competencies.

Job description

To contribute to the delivery of patient’s individual care programmes under the direction of the clinical teams.
Collection of blood samples from patients, staff and also patients with difficult venous access referred by GP’s and other Healthcare organisations.
To work in ward environment as well as out patient clinics.
To support the provision of a Trust wide Phlebotomy service covering 365 days of the year.
To practice in accordance with Trust standards and statutory requirements and operate within the boundaries of the role and assessed competencies.

About the Role

More detail about the role

Phlebotomists have a key role within the Hospital. As a Phlebotomist you will be trained in meeting patients and collecting important blood samples as part of their care at the main RDUH Exeter site. Previous Phlebotomy experience, although desirable, is not essential as full training and support will be given.
More importantly, we are looking for people who can demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and can use tact and consideration when dealing with patients.
The service relies on using a computerised ordering and collection system therefore candidates should be familiar with the use of IT systems at home or in previous employment.
Applicants must also be able to work on a roster including some Saturdays, Sundays and bank holidays.

Working Pattern:Options of 20 hours per week substantive post and bank hours are available.

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

For further information please contact: Aled Lewis, Phlebotomy Manager (aled.lewis@nhs.net).

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

About Us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more

It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
Car lease schemes.
The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.