Band 3 Senior Phlebotomist

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We are seeking enthusiastic and experienced phlebotomist to join our UHB/HGS Phlebotomy team for Heartlands and Good Hope Hospital Sites.

This is an interesting and wide-ranging post requiring a caring person with proficient communication, good interpersonal skills, the ability to work under pressure and good IT skills skills. Successful candidates will have had recent two years clinical experience of undertaking phlebotomy (preferably within the last six months) and are expected to complete our local training and competence assessments following appointment.

The core hours are between 07:00 and 17:00 Monday-Friday, and weekends and bank holidays by rotation.

Applications are welcome on a full time and part time basis (minimum of 16 hours).

For further details please contact:

Selvaraj Rassiah - Phlebotomy Service Manager

Direct - 0121 424 1254

Mobile -- 07814 647034

Main duties of the job

The role requires a flexible approach to duties and the ability to remain calm in a busy environment. The role primarily involves obtaining blood samples from Inpatients (wards), Outpatients, Various clinics include Paediatric clinic. An essential requirement of the post is an ability to work as part of a team without direct supervision and to deal with patients in a confidential, professional, and sensitive manner. The role requires Coordinate the care priorities of those staff you are supervising.

Suitable applicants will also need to have a desire to learn and contribute effectively to patient care and be capable of working as part of a team, but also to take responsibility for their own work.

The post holder will be based at one of the three sites, though some cross site cover will be required as part of both training and service delivery needs and some work at external sites such as Primary care (CDC) or domiciliary visits may be required.

Please ensure you answer the following questions as part of your application.

Answers must be typed as part of the 'Supporting Information' section of your application. Please limit your answers to 150 words per question.

1. The role of a phlebotomist is focused on delivering care. Give an example of how you have contributed to the effective care of a patient.

2. Quality is a term used frequently in the NHS, what is your understanding of quality.

About us

We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.

UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.

University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.

Date posted

15 January 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,813 to £24,336 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

304-52106DH

Job locations

Heartlands Hospital

Bordesley Green E

Birmingham

West Midlands

B9 5SS

Good Hope Hospital

Rectory Rd

Sutton Coldfield

West Midlands

B75 7RR

Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Evidence of completion of a Health-Related Education and Development programme/ Care Certificate

Desirable

* GCSE or equivalent to Level 2 Functional Skills Maths & English

Experience

Essential

* Recent minimum 12 months experience working in an acute hospital / provider led healthcare environment as a phlebotomist.
* Evidence of working in a multi-disciplinary and cross agency work environment
* Experience of carrying out assigned duties after training and using initiative.
* Competent in a range of clinical skills and practices relevant to the scope of practice required.
* Understanding of the principles of safeguarding and Mental Capacity
* Awareness of Health and Safety issues
* Has knowledge in relation to the parameters and scope of practice in which the post holder should work and when to seek advice and support of others?
* Willingness to take on new skills and develop scope of practice.

Additional Criteria

Essential

* Ability to read / write and speak, receive and understand instructions in English.
* Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the role and tasks involved.
* Ability to prioritise own workload.
* Ability to work under pressure across competing priorities
* Ability to participate in reflective practice.
* Demonstrate awareness of supervising others
* Professional appearance
* Ability to adapt behaviour to changing circumstances.
* Positive and enthusiastic attitude
* Caring and approachable
* Ability to communicate articulately and motivate others.
* Flexible, Reliable and Punctual
* Willingness to work a range of shift patterns to cover service requirements.
* Major Incident -- called to duty.

Desirable

* Good IT skills ability to record information electronically

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Evidence of completion of a Health-Related Education and Development programme/ Care Certificate

Desirable

* GCSE or equivalent to Level 2 Functional Skills Maths & English

Experience

Essential

* Recent minimum 12 months experience working in an acute hospital / provider led healthcare environment as a phlebotomist.
* Evidence of working in a multi-disciplinary and cross agency work environment
* Experience of carrying out assigned duties after training and using initiative.
* Competent in a range of clinical skills and practices relevant to the scope of practice required.
* Understanding of the principles of safeguarding and Mental Capacity
* Awareness of Health and Safety issues
* Has knowledge in relation to the parameters and scope of practice in which the post holder should work and when to seek advice and support of others?
* Willingness to take on new skills and develop scope of practice.

Additional Criteria

Essential

* Ability to read / write and speak, receive and understand instructions in English.
* Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the role and tasks involved.
* Ability to prioritise own workload.
* Ability to work under pressure across competing priorities
* Ability to participate in reflective practice.
* Demonstrate awareness of supervising others
* Professional appearance
* Ability to adapt behaviour to changing circumstances.
* Positive and enthusiastic attitude
* Caring and approachable
* Ability to communicate articulately and motivate others.
* Flexible, Reliable and Punctual
* Willingness to work a range of shift patterns to cover service requirements.
* Major Incident -- called to duty.

Desirable

* Good IT skills ability to record information electronically

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.