Phlebotomist

NHS; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A National Health Service provider in Plymouth is seeking an enthusiastic Phlebotomist to join the team. You will be responsible for collecting blood samples from both inpatients and outpatients. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and knowledge of phlebotomy. Flexibility is required, with potential weekend and holiday shifts. Competitive training rates apply, ensuring a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Basic general education and knowledge of phlebotomy.
• Understanding of need for patient confidentiality.
• Proven knowledge of Health & Safety issues.

Responsibilities

• Collect specimens of blood from patients.
• Liaise with patients and staff professionally.
• Ensure samples are correctly labelled for Pathology.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Manual dexterity

Interpersonal skills

Education

NVQ level 2 in related subject or equivalent experience

Tools

ISOFT iLab & iCM

Job description

We require an enthusiastic Phlebotomist to work as part of our team within the hospital and community hub. Core hours are 08:00 to 17:00. There will also be an expectation to work flexibly on Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday mornings when required.

You will be part of a team providing a valuable support function for the entire hospital collecting blood samples from Inpatients on Derriford's wards and also from our patients in the outpatient clinics Applicants must have a basic general education and knowledge of phlebotomy; excellent communication skills, be able to deal with patients and staff with tact and diplomacy; and the ability to work under pressure.

The successful candidates will be expected to train during the core working week. Payment for training will be made at AfC band 2 Standard rate. Arrangements for training will be discussed at interview.

The hours of work can be discussed at interview. Please note that the service is evolving as demand increasing so there will be an expectation to participate in rotas that offer a 7 day service which can be between the hours of 6am and 6pm.

For further information please contact Tracy Murfin, Phlebotomy Supervisor on 07826 950752.

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

Main duties of the job

• Principle duties are to collect specimens of blood from patients attending UHP Plymouth.
• To ensure samples and request forms match with the patient and are labelled correctly for delivery to the Pathology Directorate.
• The post holder will work as part of a team providing a timely, high quality, accurate and cost effective phlebotomy service for both inpatients and outpatients.

About us

We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Job responsibilities

• To provide a venepuncture service within the Trust in accordance with UHP and departmental policies and procedures.
• To liaise with patients, carers, nursing and medical staff in an appropriate and professional manner.
• Informing patients of the venepuncture procedure to be carried out in a caring reassuring manner that is aimed at their level of understanding.
• Ensure suitable stocks of venepuncture equipment are available prior to visiting patients and replenish used stock as required.
• Ensure that requests for blood are correctly filled in with the minimum acceptance data present.
• Ensure that all samples collected are correctly labelled and meet the acceptance criteria for the Pathology department concerned.
• Have the ability to assess if veins are suitable for venepuncture, following standard operating procedures. Eg Avoiding Intra Venous/transfusion sites.
• Recognise the needs of the patient, who may be very anxious or distressed due to the nature of their illness or the procedure, whilst being sympathetic and considerate towards them.
• Will assist the training officer in the training of new staff.
• Be familiar and competent in the use of Pathology computer systems iLAB & iCM for patient test request entry.

For further details please see attached JD&PS.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

• Understanding of need for patient confidentiality
• Proven knowledge of Health & Safety issues
• Use of IT equipment
• Proven knowledge of venepuncture
• Proven Knowledge of all relevant Health & Safety legislation and its application to the Section

Qualifications

• Good basic numeracy and literacy skills
• NVQ level 2 in related subject or equivalent demonstrable experience

Aptitude and Abilities

• Ability to prioritise work
• Accuracy
• Manual dexterity, including fine manipulation for protracted periods of the day
• Good interpersonal skills
• Proven working proven knowledge of ISOFT iLab & iCM laboratory information management systems

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.