Phlebotomist

NELFT NHS Foundation Trust; Ilford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

NELFT NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an enthusiastic Phlebotomist to join the BHR Phlebotomy service, delivering venepuncture to patients in the community across Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge. The post holder will travel between Trust sites and work under the Phlebotomy lead to ensure safe, clean and patient-centred care.

You will complete weekly stock checks, maintain hygiene standards, and provide high-quality service to housebound and clinic-based patients, supporting a

Responsibilities

• To complete weekly stock checks and ensure there is adequate quantities and to place orders through the ordering system
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene to all working areas.
• Flexibility within the role as you will be required to work across BHR
• To work work autonomously during clinical sessions
• to be able to travel between Trust sites both internal and external
• To be able to travel across BHR to facilitate housebound patients
• promote good customer service and public image of North East London Foundation Trust
• Please see job description for further details of responsibilities for this role.

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join our BHR Phlebotomy service, who will provide effective blood sample collection from patients in the community. This will be clinic-based patients and housebound patients across Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge.

This role supports the delivery of high-quality patient care by providing venepuncture to the wider community within Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge. The post holder will work closely with colleagues to ensure services run smoothly and efficiently. The phlebotomist will work under the direction of the Phlebotomy lead and will ensure a clean, comfortable and safe environment for Service Users.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To complete weekly stock checks and ensure there is adequate quantities and to place orders through the ordering system
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene to all working areas.
• Flexibility within the role as you will be required to work across BHR
• To work work autonomously during clinical sessions
• to be able to travel between Trust sites both internal and external
• To be able to travel across BHR to facilitate housebound patients
• promote good customer service and public image of North East London Foundation Trust
• Please see job description for further details of responsibilities for this role.

Why Join Us?

• Make a meaningful impact by providing essential care to patients in diverse settings.
• Be part of an organisation that champions inclusivity, flexibility, and professional development.

Starting with NELFT

NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. 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 which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of 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 will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).

High Cost Area Supplement – Outer London

(B&D, Redbridge, Havering and Waltham Forest,
This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,714 to a maximum of £5,941 p.a. pro rata for part time)).

Working for Us

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 and Essex. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas.

The Trust has award-winning equality and diversity initiatives, along with staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest significantly in your development because when you feel valued and supported, we can deliver the highest quality care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been recognised in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for five consecutive years, and hold a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Through our staff networks and training opportunities, we strive to foster a just and compassionate culture at NELFT.