Job summary
Do you care about the service that patients receive from the Trust?
Are you compassionate?
Do you have a flexible approach to working?
If so, you could be an important part of the Blood Sciences team at Northern Lincolnshire & Goole NHS Foundation Trust!
An opportunity has arisen within the Path Links pathology services for a Phlebotomist/Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA). There are two part vacancies at Scunthorpe General Hospital.
The Phlebotomy and MLA staff work closely within the department of Blood Sciences, acting as supporting roles for both the taking & processing of blood samples that are then tested using complex analytical platforms.
The Phlebotomy service is based in outpatients & also comprises of a daily ward service.
Duties associated with the role are the support of the blood test booking line, pathology reception - meet & greet patients, taking blood samples, working in the sample reception area, loading samples on to analytical equipment.
While the role is based at Scunthorpe, there is a requirement to work cross site at Goole, as and when required.
Full training will be provided to the successful candidate. Both theory & practical competency assessments will be completed, consolidating the training received.
Main duties of the job
Applications are invited to become part of our team in the busy and friendly Pathology Department at Scunthorpe General Hospital and at Goole District Hospital. There is a post that will be based at Scunthorpe with the flexibility to work at Goole as and when required, also there is a post based at Goole with the flexibility to work at Scunthorpe,, all being part of the Blood Sciences team.
This post is based in the Outpatients of Pathology incorporating Blood Sciences Sample Reception. The successful candidate will, after suitable training, also be expected to take blood from patients within the Pathology Department and ward areas, and undertake other laboratory duties.
Previous experience in phlebotomy and/or a medical laboratory skills would be an advantage. Good communication skills, flexibility and the ability to work within a team are essential.
The post currently requires work to be undertaken between the hours of 8:00am to 8:00pm Monday to Friday, and also includes participation in the weekend staffing rota on a rotational basis 0900 - 1700.
About us
NLAG is part of one of the largest acute and community Group arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.
Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Group has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Group and our community.
Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more detailed information, please read the job description linked below.
As a Trust we are keen to offer and encourage flexible working opportunities to address health and wellbeing and work-life balance for our employees, this will have a positive impact on the care we provide.
Flexible working is part of a wider commitment to improve the quality and experience of working life and we recognise that it is a key contributor for the recruitment and retention of our employees.
We therefore support and encourage open conversations around a specific working pattern to suit your work-life balance or a multi-role career, if it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen.
Local flexible working arrangements are developed in partnership between the line manager and employee in order to ensure equality of access to flexible working, as far as practicable, regardless of role, shift pattern, team or pay, based on: patient/service user and staff experience, service delivery and work-life balance of colleagues.
We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients.
We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
To learn more about Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, and discover the unique benefits on offer to employees, view our latest videos, plus more, please visit our recruitment website at https://joinnlag.co.uk/
In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Recruitment & Workforce team will use and hold your personal data for the intended purpose and in line with the Recruitment & Workforce Privacy Statement.
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children/vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers.
Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more detailed information, please read the job description linked below.
As a Trust we are keen to offer and encourage flexible working opportunities to address health and wellbeing and work-life balance for our employees, this will have a positive impact on the care we provide.
Flexible working is part of a wider commitment to improve the quality and experience of working life and we recognise that it is a key contributor for the recruitment and retention of our employees.
We therefore support and encourage open conversations around a specific working pattern to suit your work-life balance or a multi-role career, if it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen.
Local flexible working arrangements are developed in partnership between the line manager and employee in order to ensure equality of access to flexible working, as far as practicable, regardless of role, shift pattern, team or pay, based on: patient/service user and staff experience, service delivery and work-life balance of colleagues.
We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients.
We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
To learn more about Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, and discover the unique benefits on offer to employees, view our latest videos, plus more, please visit our recruitment website at https://joinnlag.co.uk/
In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Recruitment & Workforce team will use and hold your personal data for the intended purpose and in line with the Recruitment & Workforce Privacy Statement.
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children/vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers.
Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Desirable
- Satisfactory level of education - academic or work based education
- IT skills
- Educational course/competencies relevant to the role - Venepuncture
Occupational Experience
Desirable
- Experience of the NHS or a caring environment
- Experience in Phlebotomy role
- Provides evidence they can work within a team and use initiative
- Experience in a hospital laboratory, using Laboratory computer systems
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Desirable
- Satisfactory level of education - academic or work based education
- IT skills
- Educational course/competencies relevant to the role - Venepuncture
Occupational Experience
Desirable
- Experience of the NHS or a caring environment
- Experience in Phlebotomy role
- Provides evidence they can work within a team and use initiative
- Experience in a hospital laboratory, using Laboratory computer systems
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Scunthorpe (requirement to work cross site at Goole, as the service dictates)
Cliff Gardens
Scunthorpe
DN15 7BH
Employer's website
https://www.nlg.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
