Phlebotomist

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a motivated individual to join our phlebotomy team across our campuses. You will obtain blood samples from patients in wards, clinics and outpatients, following Trust policy and PPE guidance.

Full supervised training will be provided; previous phlebotomy experience is not required. A friendly, patient-focused approach and good communication are essential.

Qualifications

• GCSE grades A–C in English and Maths.
• Previous Phlebotomy /Venepuncture experience within an acute trust.
• Willingness to undertake supervised training and join a learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Obtain blood samples using venepuncture and other techniques.
• Follow Trust guidance, policy and PPE requirements.
• Support learning and development through supervised training.

Skills

Good communication skills

Telephone skills

Computer literate

Education

GCSE grades A-C in English and Maths

Phlebotomy training / Venepuncture certification

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) is the biggest employer in Nottingham with over 19,000 staff

Do you want an opportunity for an exciting new career?

An exciting and rewarding opportunity has arisen for motivated and enthusiastic people to join our team at NUH providing Phlebotomy services to all ward areas, clinics and outpatients departments on both of our campuses, including the Treatment centre.

Main duties of the job

In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with full job description and person specification documents attached to this advert.

Phlebotomy is the skill of obtaining a blood sample by using varying techniques and equipment, whilst following trust guidance and policy.

The teams provide a warm and welcoming supportive learning environment and share a wealth of experience and knowledge.

Previous experience working as a Phlebotomist is not required as full supervised training will be provided.

Working for our organisation

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Excellent communication skills along with a pleasant , friendly and understanding disposition are essential for this role and previous experience of working with the general public would be an advantage.

This role will require the post holder to wear personal, protective, equipment (PPE) including masks, aprons and gloves as per trust guidance.

You must be able to work in a fast paced, high demand environment which sees a high turn over of patients daily.

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s “We are here for you” behavioural standards

Training & Qualifications

• GCSE grades A-C or equivalent in English and Maths.
• Previous Phlebotomy /Venepuncture Experience within an acute trust.

Experience

• You will have a genuine interest in a career working in frontline services for people
• Knowledge of the Phlebotomy role.
• Able to follow a full venepuncture- training programme
• Good communication and telephone skills
• Understanding and respect of confidentiality in the workplace.
• Experience of working in an acute hospital environment

Communication and Relationship Skills

• Understands and practices the principles of confidentiality
• Able to minimise interpersonal conflict
• Computer literate (able to use MS Outlook, MS word, enter data onto excel spread sheets).
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work and communicate in a pro-active, responsive and professional manner.
• Ability to maintain good working relationships.

Analytical and Judgement Skills

• Able to use judgement in straightforward situations
• Awareness of limitations and when to seek advice to solve problem

Planning and Organisation Skills

• Ability to prioritise own workload
• Ability to work under pressure

Physical Skills

• Manual dexterity required to perform tasks
• Must be active and mobile
• Ability to work for long periods whilst standing.
• Must be able to deliver the full phlebotomy service within NUH.

Other requirements specific to the role (eg be able to drive or work shifts)

• Flexibility and adaptability to ensure workloads are achieved and service requirements are met at all times.
• Flexible approach to working hours to help cover leave and sickness
• Ability to work at both Trust campuses

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Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at the NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Applicants are kindly requested to refrain from using AI at any stage during the recruitment process.

If you are aged 16 or 17 and applying for a role that is more than 20 hours a week, please be aware that you will be asked to commence an Apprenticeship within the Trust alongside your role, as long as there is a suitable apprenticeship standard available. This is in line with the current guidance in England that whilst young people under the age of 18 can leave school (on the last Friday in June) they must then do one of the following:

• Stay in full-time education, for example at a college
• Start an Apprenticeship
• Spend 20 hours of more a week working or volunteering, while in part-time education or training

Salary: The quoted salary will be on a pro rata basis for part time workers.

Disability Confidence: All applicants who have declared a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the post will be shortlisted.

At Risk of redundancy: NHS employees within the East Midlands who are 'at risk' of redundancy will be given a preferential interview where they meet the essential criteria of the person specification.

ID and Right to work checks : NUH authenticate ID and right to work documentation including passports and driving licenses through a system called Trust ID. NUH will scan your ID and right to work documentation in to the Trust ID system at your face to face ID appointment. The system will run a check against the key security features within your documentation. The system will provide us with an outcome of your check which will be stored securely on your personal file along with all other pre-employment check documentation.

Consent:

• Transfer of information: If I have previous NHS service - I consent to the transfer of my Electronic Staff Record (ESR) data between this and other NHS Trusts. I also consent to the Occupational Health Department confidentially accessing my occupational health records from my current or previous employer in order to check the status of my vaccinations, immunisations s and screening tests as relevant to the post. I understand this is an automated process and the information will only be used for these purposes prior to me taking up the position at NUH.
• Disclosure and Barring Service: Your post maybe subject to a DBS check which incur a cost dependent on the level of check required (£49.50 for enhanced and £21.50 for standard). I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check if it is required (by deduction from first month’s pay). Should I decide to withdraw from my job offer, I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of the DBS check undertaken by cheque or other agreed method.

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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.