MRHP-9-25-241 Paediatric Phlebotomist (Staff Grade)

OASIS Group; Portlaoise; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A health services provider is seeking a part-time Paediatric Phlebotomist at Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Responsibilities include collecting blood samples from paediatric patients and ensuring quality service. Ideal candidates should possess a recognised qualification in phlebotomy and relevant clinical experience. Flexibility in hours is required based on service needs.

Qualifications

• Eligible applicants must hold a qualification in Phlebotomy at Level 6.
• Must have a minimum of two years' experience in an acute hospital.
• Candidates should demonstrate good character and health.

Responsibilities

• Collect venous blood samples from paediatric patients.
• Provide a phlebotomy service in outpatient clinics.
• Flexibility on attendance hours based on service needs.

Skills

Commitment to Provide a Quality Service

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

Planning & Managing Resources

Building & Maintaining Relationships

Analysing & Decision Making

Professional Knowledge & Experience

Education

Qualification in Phlebotomy at Level 6 or higher

Certificate in Phlebotomy from DIT/DCU/National Ambulance Service College

Registration as a Nurse or Midwife

Job description

MRHP-9-25-241 Paediatric Phlebotomist (Staff Grade)

• Portlaoise, County Laois, Ireland
• Part-time, Permanent

Who We Are

The HSE Dublin and Midlands serves a population of circa 1,077,639 providing health and social care services to communities living within Dublin West, Dublin South-West, Dublin South City, Laois, Longford, Offaly, Kildare, West Wicklow and Westmeath. Currently, approximately 30k staff work within the HSE Dublin and Midlands Region providing key health and social care services with a budget of €3 billion.The region has 4 Integrated Health Areas, serving a population of around 300,000 and take a

The HSE Dublin and Midlands serves a population of circa 1,077,639 providing health and social care services to communities living within Dublin West, Dublin South-West, Dublin South City, Laois, Longford, Offaly, Kildare, West Wicklow and Westmeath. Currently, approximately 30k staff work within the HSE Dublin and Midlands Region providing key health and social care services with a budget of €3 billion.The region has 4 Integrated Health Areas, serving a population of around 300,000 and take a Show more

Skills and attributes

• Commitment to Provide a Quality Service
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills
• Planning & Managing Resources
• Building & Maintaining Relationships
• Analysing & Decision Making
• Professional Knowledge & Experience

Description

Paediatric Phlebotomist (Staff Grade)

MRHP-9-25-241

Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise

Location of Post:

Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise

There is currently one permanent, part-time Paediatric Phlebotomist (Staff Grade) vacancy available in the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise.

A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for a Paediatric Phlebotomist (Staff Grade) from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full-time or part-time duration may be filled.

Informal Enquiries:

For further information about the role, please contact:

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To collect venous blood samples from paediatric patients throughout the hospital if required and the Out-Patients Department clinics in order to provide a paediatric phlebotomy service which meets the needs of the service in accordance with the hospital’s guidelines, policies and procedures. Flexibility on hours of attendance in response to service needs.

Eligibility Criteria, Qualifications and / or Experience:

1. Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc.

(a) Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition: -

(i) Hold a qualification in Phlebotomy on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) maintained by Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) at Level 6 or higher.

OR

(ii) Hold the Certificate in Phlebotomy from DIT / DCU / National Ambulance Service College or equivalent Phlebotomy qualification.

OR

(iii) Be registered as a Nurse or Midwife on the active register maintained by an Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland) or be entitled to be so registered.

OR

(iv) Be currently employed as a Phlebotomist with a minimum of two years’ experience in an acute Hospital (General or Specialist) (See Note 1*).

AND

(b) Candidates must have the clinical / scientific / technical and administrative capacity to fulfil the functions of the role.

Note 1*:

Candidates for appointment must, if they do not satisfy requirements specified in (a), (i) or (ii) give a contractual undertaking to undertake such a qualification within a 12 month period (subject to availability of courses) of appointment as a Phlebotomist.

2. Annual Registration (Nurse / Midwife Applicants ONLY)

(i) Nurse / Midwife Phlebotomists must maintain live annual registration in the General Division of the Nurses & Midwives Register maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland [NMBI] (An Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann).

AND

(ii) Nurse / Midwife Phlebotomists must confirm annual registration with the NMBI to the HSE by way of the annual Patient Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC).

3. Health

Candidates for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.

4. Character

Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character.

Post Specific Requirements:

Demonstrate depth and breadth of experience working in the area of Paediatric Phlebotomy.

Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise is an Equal Opportunity Employer