Phlebotomist/Medical Laboratory Assistant

Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust; Scunthorpe; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Phlebotomist/Medical Laboratory Assistant to join their Blood Sciences team. The role involves taking and processing blood samples, supporting routine pathology workflows, and requires good communication skills and flexibility. Training will be provided, and the position is based at Goole with flexibility to work at Scunthorpe as needed.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in phlebotomy and/or medical laboratory skills is advantageous.
• Good communication skills, flexibility and the ability to work within a team are essential.
• Full training will be provided; theoretical and practical competency assessments will be completed.

Responsibilities

• Support the blood test booking line and pathology reception – meet and greet patients.
• Take blood samples and handle samples in the sample reception area.
• Load samples onto analytical equipment and support routine pathology workflows.
• Work across Goole and Scunthorpe sites as required.
• Assist with general clinical duties within the Phlebotomy and MLA remit as trained.

Skills

Good communication skills

Flexibility

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

Do you care about the service that patients receive from the Trust? Are you compassionate? Do you have a flexible approach to working? If so, you could be an important part of the Blood Sciences team at Northern Lincolnshire & Goole NHS Foundation Trust.

An opportunity has arisen within the Path Links pathology services for a Phlebotomist/Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA). There is a vacancy at Goole District Hospital. The Phlebotomy and MLA staff work closely within the department of Blood Sciences, acting as supporting roles for both the taking and processing of blood samples that are then tested using complex analytical platforms. The Phlebotomy service is based in outpatients and also comprises a daily ward service.

The post is based in Outpatients of Pathology incorporating Blood Sciences Sample Reception, with the expectation that after suitable training the successful candidate will also be able to take blood from patients within the Pathology Department and ward areas, and undertake other laboratory duties.

Responsibilities

• Support the blood test booking line and pathology reception – meet and greet patients.
• Take blood samples and handle samples in the sample reception area.
• Load samples onto analytical equipment and support routine pathology workflows.
• Work across Goole and Scunthorpe sites as required.
• Assist with general clinical duties within the Phlebotomy and MLA remit as trained.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Previous experience in phlebotomy and/or medical laboratory skills is advantageous.
• Good communication skills, flexibility and the ability to work within a team are essential.
• Full training will be provided; theoretical and practical competency assessments will be completed.

Working Pattern

The role currently requires work between 8:00am and 8:00pm, Monday to Friday, and includes participation in the weekend staffing rota on a rotational basis (8:00am–8:00pm).

Location and Arrangements

The post will be based at Goole with the flexibility to work at Scunthorpe as required.

About NLAG and Trust Arrangements

NLAG is part of one of the largest acute and community Group arrangements in the NHS, serving over one million patients annually and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion. The Group comprises Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH). We employ nearly 20,000 staff across our main hospital sites: Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital; Scunthorpe General Hospital; Goole and District Hospital; Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital. As Teaching Hospitals with Hull York Medical School, we contribute to research across biomedical and clinical areas.

How to Apply / Contact

Should you require further details or informal visits, contact: Name: Kimberley Garnett, Job title: Transfusion & Phlebotomy Manager, Email: [e-mail], Telephone: [phone]