Band 3 Senior Phlebotomist

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Job Summary

We are seeking enthusiastic and experienced phlebotomists to join our team at Birmingham Heartlands Hospital and Washwood Heath Community Diagnostic Centre (WWHCDC), part of UHB NHS Foundation Trust.

This skilled role requires the ability to work under pressure, proficiency with keyboards, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Applicants must have at least 12 months of recent phlebotomy experience in an acute hospital setting and will complete local training and competency assessments upon appointment.

You must work well in a team without direct supervision, maintain confidentiality, and handle patients with sensitivity. Senior phlebotomists will assist in training, assessing, and supervising junior staff.

The role is based at Birmingham Heartlands Hospital with rotational shifts at WWHCDC and potential cross-site cover for training or service needs.

Working Hours

Core hours: 07:30--20:00, Monday to Friday, with weekend/bank holiday shifts:

*Weekend Wards: 07:00--10:30

*Weekend WWHCDC: 08:30--20:00

Part-time (minimum 30 hours) or full-time applications welcome.

Application Questions

Answer these in the 'Supporting Information' section (150 words per question):

1.Provide an example of how you contributed to effective patient care.

2.What is your understanding of quality in the NHS?

Contact

Selvaraj Rassiah | Direct: 0121 424 1254

Main duties of the job

Main Duties

The post holder will demonstrate a high level of skill and understanding, enabling them to undertake specific tasks delegated by the Phlebotomy Manager or Phlebotomy Coordinator in line with relevant procedures, guidelines, and policies.

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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

31 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

304-9004051PM

Job locations

Heartlands Hospital

Bordesley Green E

Birmingham

West Midlands

B9 5SS

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 settings
*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

*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.

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 settings
*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

*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.

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.