Job summary
Although this position is a 6 months fixed-term contract, the actual contract duration will be adjusted to account for the time taken to advertise the post, complete the hiring process, and finalise pre-employment checks. This means the contract will begin when the candidate starts the role and may be slightly shorter than 6 months.
We are seeking an experienced phlebotomist to join our friendly team for a 6-months fixed-term contract (20 hours per week).. We are a dynamic department and would like to hear from suitable qualified people. You will have had recent phlebotomy experience with minimum of 1year adult and 6 months paediatrics phlebotomy experience and are expected to complete our local competency assessments.The successful candidate will have a flexible approach to duties. An essential requirement of the post is an ability to deal with patients in a confidential, professional, and sensitive manner.For informal enquiries, please email khair.zaman@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
- The post holder is expected to collect blood samples from patients in all wards and clinics as required, including isolation, paediatric and outlying units as requested by an authorised officer, by means of venepuncture, skin puncture or other authorised methods, using the method most appropriate to the individual patient's needs and requirements.
- To participate in the provision of a high-quality phlebotomy service to paediatric and adult patients in all locations as required inc. Mental Health Hospital, wards, OPD and ED.
- To manage and prioritise workload in various clinical areas.
- To be involved in the training of other staff where appropriate.
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/s below.
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/s below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSEs in Maths and English language or minimum of Key Skills Level 1 in literacy and numeracy, or equivalent qualifications. oU.K. recognised Phlebotomy certificate of competence.
- U.K. recognised Phlebotomy certificate of competence.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a phlebotomist in paediatric clinic, Outpatient Department, Wards, Antenatal Clinic and Mental Health Hospital.
- Experience of working in a clinical team.
- Experience of working with the public and demonstrating strong customer care skills.
Skills
Essential
- Clear verbal and written communication
- Basic IT skills.
- Can demonstrate an enthusiastic, approachable, empathetic and friendly manner when dealing with patients
- Able to organise own workload and use own initiative.
- Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills.
- Able to work calmly within a pressured environment.
- Able to work well within a diverse team
Desirable
- Experience of using millennium CRS. Experience of using Swift-Queue online patients booking system.
Knowledge
Essential
- U.K. recognised Phlebotomy certificate of competence.
- Awareness of the physical, psychological, cultural and social needs of patients.
Other
Essential
- Able to participate in internal rotation and all relevant service needs/shifts
- Prepared to be flexible by working across different hospital sites, trusts and adapting to changes within the service.
- Knowledge of infection control procedures and protocols and required action to prevent cross infection
- Prepared to undertake further training.
- Able to reflect and appraise own performance.
- Prepared to dress in accordance with the Trust's uniform policy
- Able to work well within a diverse team.
- Punctuality
- Able to meet the moving and handling and manual dexterity requirements of the post.
- Satisfactory Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory attendance record
- Flexibility in working hours.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSEs in Maths and English language or minimum of Key Skills Level 1 in literacy and numeracy, or equivalent qualifications. oU.K. recognised Phlebotomy certificate of competence.
- U.K. recognised Phlebotomy certificate of competence.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a phlebotomist in paediatric clinic, Outpatient Department, Wards, Antenatal Clinic and Mental Health Hospital.
- Experience of working in a clinical team.
- Experience of working with the public and demonstrating strong customer care skills.
Skills
Essential
- Clear verbal and written communication
- Basic IT skills.
- Can demonstrate an enthusiastic, approachable, empathetic and friendly manner when dealing with patients
- Able to organise own workload and use own initiative.
- Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills.
- Able to work calmly within a pressured environment.
- Able to work well within a diverse team
Desirable
- Experience of using millennium CRS. Experience of using Swift-Queue online patients booking system.
Knowledge
Essential
- U.K. recognised Phlebotomy certificate of competence.
- Awareness of the physical, psychological, cultural and social needs of patients.
Other
Essential
- Able to participate in internal rotation and all relevant service needs/shifts
- Prepared to be flexible by working across different hospital sites, trusts and adapting to changes within the service.
- Knowledge of infection control procedures and protocols and required action to prevent cross infection
- Prepared to undertake further training.
- Able to reflect and appraise own performance.
- Prepared to dress in accordance with the Trust's uniform policy
- Able to work well within a diverse team.
- Punctuality
- Able to meet the moving and handling and manual dexterity requirements of the post.
- Satisfactory Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory attendance record
- Flexibility in working hours.
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).
