Healthcare Support Worker/ Phlebotomist

NHS Scotland; Bhopal; On-site; INR 3,040,000 - 4,307,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Golden Jubilee University National Hospital in Scotland is seeking a Healthcare Support Worker/Phlebotomist to join the Orthopaedic Nursing Team. You will provide clinical and non-clinical support, perform venepuncture, assist with admissions, discharges and transfers, and help prepare patients for examinations.

Working under registered nurses, you will maintain a safe, clean clinical environment, support dietary and fluid needs, collect specimens, and contribute to continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an acute healthcare environment is essential.
• Able to work in a multidisciplinary team and independently when required.
• Strong communication and basic IT/numeracy skills are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Undertake venepuncture and phlebotomy procedures.
• Assist with admissions, discharges and transfers.
• Prepare patients for examinations and procedures.
• Support dietary and fluid needs and collect specimens.
• Maintain a safe, clean and efficient clinical environment.
• Provide administrative and organisational support as required.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Communication

Teamwork

IT basics

Numeracy

Tools

Venepuncture equipment

Job description

About Us

At NHS Golden Jubilee University National Hospital, we’re proud to play a key role in supporting NHS Scotland by delivering high-quality, person-centred care. As a modern national facility with state-of-the-art clinical services and specialist teams, we help ensure patients across Scotland receive timely, safe and effective treatment.

About Us

At NHS Golden Jubilee University National Hospital, we’re proud to play a key role in supporting NHS Scotland by delivering high-quality, person-centred care. As a modern national facility with state-of-the-art clinical services and specialist teams, we help ensure patients across Scotland receive timely, safe and effective treatment.

Our Orthopaedic service is committed to providing outstanding patient care throughout the patient journey, from admission through to discharge. Working within a multidisciplinary team, we strive to create a supportive environment that promotes recovery, dignity, compassion and clinical excellence.

About The Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic Healthcare Support Worker/Phlebotomist to join our Orthopaedic Nursing Team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-quality patient care while contributing to the continued success of one of Scotland's leading healthcare organisations.

Working under the supervision of registered nursing staff, you will provide both clinical and non-clinical support to enhance patient-focused care. Your responsibilities will include undertaking venepuncture and phlebotomy procedures, assisting with personal care, admissions, discharges and transfers, preparing patients for examinations and procedures, supporting dietary and fluid needs, collecting specimens, and assisting with the monitoring and reporting of changes in patient condition.

You will also contribute to maintaining a safe, clean and efficient clinical environment and support the wider team with administrative and organisational duties as required.

The successful candidate will be expected to work using their own initiative within agreed competencies, while contributing to continuous improvement, patient safety and the delivery of excellent customer care.

About You

Previous experience within an acute healthcare environment is essential for this post. You will be an enthusiastic and compassionate individual with excellent communication skills and a genuine interest in providing high standards of care within a busy Orthopaedic department.

You will be able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team whilst also demonstrating the ability to work independently when required. We are looking for someone who can provide support and empathy to patients and their families, prioritise tasks effectively, and maintain a professional approach in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Strong verbal and written communication skills, basic IT and numeracy skills, and a willingness to undertake further training and development are highly desirable.

Informal Enquiries

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Senior Charge Nurse Gary Howson on 0141 951 5200.

NHS Golden Jubilee is open to considering flexible working options for this role.

As a disability confident leader we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term health condition covered by the Equality Act 2010 and need support for any stage of the recruitment process please refer to the job pack for more information.

NHS Golden Jubilee encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Job Pack.

Certificate of Sponsorship

In line with the current UK Immigration Rules, this post does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Certificate of Sponsorship to support a Skilled Worker Visa or a Health & Care Worker Visa. Overseas nationals should review alternative immigration options before applying for this role. Further information: www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration. Visas and immigration - GOV.UK