Phlebotomist

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust; Stafford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading NHS Trust as a Phlebotomist, where you'll collect blood samples in a fast-paced environment. Full training provided, no prior experience needed. Enjoy flexible working options and contribute to high-quality patient care.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Development packages

Work-life balance initiatives

Qualifications

• No previous experience required.
• Enjoy working with people.

Responsibilities

• Collect quality blood samples from patients.
• Work in various locations including wards and community clinics.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Basic keyboard skills

Job description

The University Hospital of North Midlands, Mid Cheshire and East Cheshire NHS Trusts are working collaboratively to form a Pathology network (NMCPS) in line with a NHSI directive.

We are looking for a confident and well-presented individual to join our phlebotomy team. The collection of quality blood samples from patients is a vital stage in many medical investigations. The successful applicant must enjoy working with people and possess good communication skills.

Full training will be given to the successful applicant - no previous experience is required

We offer a phlebotomy service in a range of locations across North Midlands including Royal Stoke and County Hospitals, ward based, community walk-in centres and community appointment based clinics. Attention to detail is important along with basic keyboard skills and applicants should enjoy the challenge of working in a fast pace patient environment.

The successful applicant will be based at COUNTY HOSPITAL working primarily on the wards. You will also be required to work at community clinics and the phlebotomy suite within the Out Patients Department at County Hospital

There may be the occasional requirement to work at Royal Stoke Hospital

work pattern 1

5 x 5 hour shifts variable starting / finishing times times on a Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday , Friday , Saturday

work pattern 2

4 x 5 hours shifts variable starting / finishing time on a Sunday , Monday , Tuesday , Wednesday

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We serve around three million people and we’re highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. The Trust has around 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. Our 11,000 strong workforce provide emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford.

We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. We have put together a wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Our goal is to be a world-class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research.

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff is really important to us. We offer a range of options for our staff to help maintain a good work-life balance including full time, part time hours and bank hours. We are also committed to offering flexible working wherever we can and where relevant to the role and the service, agile working. You can select your preferences upon application.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Maxine ward Job title: Phlebotomy Manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01782 674241

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