Phlebotomist

TN United Kingdom; Ilford; On-site; GBP 4,000 - 6,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic organization dedicated to delivering exceptional care in a supportive environment. As a Phlebotomist, you will play a vital role in our community healthcare services, ensuring patients receive high-quality care. With a commitment to staff development and well-being, this position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a team that values diversity and excellence. Embrace a rewarding career where your skills will make a difference in the lives of over 2 million people. This is your chance to join a forward-thinking organization that prioritizes innovation and compassionate care.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Health and wellbeing support

Equality and diversity initiatives

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent literacy and numeracy required.
• Accredited Qualification in Venepuncture is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct blood collection in a busy phlebotomy service.
• Ensure a clean and safe environment for service users.

Skills

Venepuncture

Communication Skills

IT Skills

Teamwork

Basic First Aid

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Accredited Qualification in Venepuncture

Basic First Aid Qualification

Job description

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Joining #TeamNELFT means you’ll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We’re CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London, Essex, Kent and Medway. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas.

The Trust has award-winning equality and diversity initiatives and staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest heavily in your development because when you are valued and supported, we provide the best care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, featured in the Working Families Top 10 Employers for three consecutive years, and have achieved a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Along with our staff networks and training opportunities, we work hard to embed a just and compassionate culture at NELFT.

Find out more about NELFT careers and what makes our Trust a great place to work, in this video.

Job overview

Do you want to be part of an innovative, dynamic organisation committed to delivering the best care by the best people? We are looking to appoint people who are as passionate about high-quality care as we are.

NELFT provides award-winning community and mental healthcare for over 2 million people. We ensure our patients, their friends, and family feel confident that their health needs are well met. With an excellent reputation for research and development, our skilled health professionals are at the forefront of evidence-based innovation, opening new possibilities for better ways of working and delivering care.

We are committed to delivering the best care for our patients. The successful candidate will share this commitment and demonstrate our Trust values.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for band 3 Phlebotomists to join our community phlebotomy team.

Main duties of the job

We are looking to recruit Phlebotomists to work in our busy, fast-paced service and require keen and enthusiastic individuals to join our team. The successful applicant must be flexible, a good team worker, and able to communicate effectively with patients, carers, and other team members.

We currently run phlebotomy clinics across Barking & Dagenham (B&D), Havering, and Redbridge. Additionally, we have a small team of phlebotomists carrying out home visits in B&D, Havering, and Redbridge. We are also looking to expand our services across more locations, so now is an exciting time to join us!

You will work under the direction of the Phlebotomy Lead and will ensure a clean, comfortable, and safe environment for service users.

Working for our organisation

Starting with NELFT

NELFT places great importance on properly welcoming and inducting new starters. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks, including mandatory training, systems training, and the allocation of equipment. During induction, new starters will have the opportunity to meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing, and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.

Probationary Period

This post is subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt unless they are currently partway through a probation or are a bank staff member.

High-Cost Area Supplement

This position attracts a payment of 15% of the basic salary for the High-Cost Area Supplement, with a minimum of £4,551 and a maximum of £5,735, pro-rata for part-time staff.

Certificates of Sponsorship

Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we cannot offer sponsorship for all roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details.

This position is not supported for visa sponsorship, as it does not meet the minimum requirements. All applicants must have a valid right-to-work document in the UK when applying.

Use of AI

Applications should be written by the applicant. If AI programs are used, the application may be rejected, as the document is an important part of the assessment. Support for applications is available for declared disabilities.

Person specification

Qualifications

• NVQ level 2 or equivalent literacy and numeracy
• Accredited Qualification in Venepuncture
• Basic First Aid Qualification
• Good communication and IT skills

Experience

• Broad experience in blood collection
• Experience training junior staff in clinical and administrative procedures
• Responsibility for maintaining stock of supplies and administrative duties
• Familiarity with blood collection equipment
• Ability to respond to untoward events
• Experience with paediatric patients

Knowledge

• Understanding of office procedures and ability to work independently within guidelines
• Knowledge of general Phlebotomy principles

Skills

• Basic IT skills
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Maintain a positive attitude under pressure
• Excellent communication skills

Other

• Ability to train new staff if needed
• Awareness of and alignment with Trust Values
• Effective travel within the Trust
• Teamwork skills

We believe in bringing your authentic self to work to deliver the best patient care. We support our employees holistically and offer:

• Equality and diversity initiatives and supportive networks
• Flexible working options and family-friendly policies
• Health and wellbeing support, including employee assistance and psychological support