Staff Nurse - Phlebotomy Service

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

27 days annual leave + public holidays

Cycle to Work Scheme

Study bursaries and e-learning

Enhanced pay for public holidays

NHS discounts

Employee support and counselling

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is seeking a phlebotomy support worker to deliver patient care under the direction of a registered nurse. The role covers clinic and home settings, promoting health education and patient independence while upholding NHSGGC values.

The post involves permanent, full-time hours (36 per week) with shifts to be confirmed and base location in Glasgow City Wide. Visa sponsorship may be considered for eligible roles. Applications advised promptly.

Qualifications

• SVQ Level 3 in Healthcare or equivalent experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and use own initiative.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Understanding of person-centred care and equality, diversity and inclusion principles.
• Awareness of factors affecting physical, mental and emotional wellbeing of patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide phlebotomy support and patient care under the direction of a registered nurse.
• Deliver care within patients' homes and clinical environments.
• Support health education and health promotion activities.
• Promote and maintain patient independence and support carers.
• Consider patients' lifestyle, race, gender, cultural background, and factors affecting physical, mental, and emotional health.
• Uphold the values and standards of the nursing team and organisation.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Independent working

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Person-centred care

Equality, diversity & inclusion

Awareness of patient wellbeing

Education

SVQ Level 3 in Healthcare or equivalent

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The role:

The Glasgow City Wide Phlebotomy Service delivers care in clinic and home settings to patients referred by GPs, Primary Health Care Teams and secondary care services. The post holder will participate in delivering patient care under the direction of a registered nurse and will represent the values and beliefs of both the nursing team and the organisation.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) may be able to provide visa sponsorship for certain roles, subject to the post meeting the relevant eligibility criteria. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and will be determined on a case-by-case basis following interview and during the pre-employment verification process. Applicants must state their current right to work in their application.

Please see below for more details:

Skilled Worker visa and Health and Care Worker visa

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

Permanent, full-time 36 hours per week

Shift pattern: To be confirmed

Base location: Glasgow City Wide

Key responsibilities:

• Provide phlebotomy support and patient care under the direction of a registered nurse
• Deliver care within patients' homes and clinical environments
• Support health education and health promotion activities
• Promote and maintain patient independence and support carers
• Consider patients' lifestyle, race, gender, cultural background, and factors affecting physical, mental, and emotional health
• Uphold the values and standards of the nursing team and organisation

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

• SVQ Level 3 in Healthcare or equivalent experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and use own initiative
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Understanding of person-centred care and equality, diversity and inclusion principles
• Awareness of factors affecting physical, mental and emotional wellbeing of patients

What we offer:

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact:

Elizabeth Millar, Nurse Team Lead - [e-mail] - 07740864984

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

This vacancy may close early due to a high volume of applications. We recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

This post may require a satisfactory PVG Scheme record check.

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as "various", we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.

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