Job summary
Phlebotomist, Band 2
Part time pro rata
We are looking for enthusiastic and highly motivated qualified phlebotomists to join both our busy Barts Outpatient Phlebotomy Team at St. Bartholomew Hospital.You will support this team and site operations to ensure challenges are given responsive attention to effectively ensure the flow of blood tests is maintained, engaging with both our in-patients and out-patients, as well as external stakeholders
*PLEASE NOTE - WE ARE UNABLE TO PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE*
Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post - Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Main duties of the job
This role is vital in the delivery of operational performance of blood testing on all our patients that are in the hospital to have a blood testing to support ongoing treatments and diagnosis's. Supporting patient flow and support to other clinical colleagues and working with the site leadership team to perform to a very high standard. We require someone who is a team player, with excellent communication skills and who visibly enjoys the challenges that the Phlebotomy role provides. These individual qualities will provide the foundation for you to be part of one of the finest hospitals in London and make sure we are ready to give our patients the best care possible around the clock, 24 hours a day. St Bartholomew's Hospital hosts the London Heart Attack Centre and is a tertiary cancer referral centre for cancer for East London and North East Essex.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- U.K. recognised Phlebotomy certificate of competence.
- GCSE in Maths and English language or minimum of Key Skills Level 1 in literacy and numeracy.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a clinical team.
- Experience of working with the public and demonstrating strong customer care skills
- Awareness of the physical, psychological, cultural and social needs of patients.
Desirable
- Minimum of 6 months experience in adult phlebotomy in a U.K. hospital
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to work under own initiative.
- Ability to prioritise own work load on a daily basis
- Ability to deal with problems in a professional and sensitive manner. Able to reflect and appraise own performance.
- Clear written communication.
- Basic IT skills.
- Understanding of the need for respect, trust, courtesy and effective communication with both patients and staff.
Skills
Essential
- Can demonstrate an enthusiastic, approachable, empathic and friendly manner.
- Able to organise own workload
- Able to work without supervision
- Able to use own initiative.
- Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills.
- Able to work calmly within a pressured environment
- Able to work well within a diverse team.
- Knowledge of the principles of confidentiality and the Data Protection Act
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- U.K. recognised Phlebotomy certificate of competence.
- GCSE in Maths and English language or minimum of Key Skills Level 1 in literacy and numeracy.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a clinical team.
- Experience of working with the public and demonstrating strong customer care skills
- Awareness of the physical, psychological, cultural and social needs of patients.
Desirable
- Minimum of 6 months experience in adult phlebotomy in a U.K. hospital
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to work under own initiative.
- Ability to prioritise own work load on a daily basis
- Ability to deal with problems in a professional and sensitive manner. Able to reflect and appraise own performance.
- Clear written communication.
- Basic IT skills.
- Understanding of the need for respect, trust, courtesy and effective communication with both patients and staff.
Skills
Essential
- Can demonstrate an enthusiastic, approachable, empathic and friendly manner.
- Able to organise own workload
- Able to work without supervision
- Able to use own initiative.
- Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills.
- Able to work calmly within a pressured environment
- Able to work well within a diverse team.
- Knowledge of the principles of confidentiality and the Data Protection Act
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
