Job summary
We are looking for an experienced phlebotomist to fill a part-time (17.5 hours per week) permanent position and join our friendly team. 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. 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.
To manage and prioritise workload in various clinical areas.To be involved in the training of other staff where appropriate.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the post holder is 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.
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
Experience
Essential
- racoExperience of working as a phlebotomist in paediatric clinic, Outpatient Department, Wards, Antenatal Clinic and Mental Health Hospital. oExperience of working in a clinical team. oExperience of working with the public and demonstrating strong customer care skills.y and numeracy, or equivalent qualifications. oU.K. recognised Phlebotomy certificate of competence.
Desirable
- oExperience of working as a phlebotomist in paediatric clinic, Outpatient Department, Wards, Antenatal Clinic and Mental Health Hospital. oExperience of working in a clinical team. oExperience of working with the public and demonstrating strong customer care skills.
Phlebotomy Qualification/experience
Essential
- Qualifications: 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.
- Experience: Experience of working as a phlebotomist in paediatric clinic, Outpatient Department, Wards, Antenatal Clinic and Mental Health Hospital. oExperience of working in a clinical team. oExperience of working with the public and demonstrating strong customer care skills.
- Knowledge: U.K. recognised Phlebotomy certificate of competence. oAwareness of the physical, psychological, cultural and social needs of patients.
- Skills: Clear verbal and written communication. oBasic IT skills. oCan demonstrate an enthusiastic, approachable, empathetic and friendly manner when dealing with patients. oAble to organise own workload and use own initiative. oDemonstrates strong interpersonal skills. oAble to work calmly within a pressured environment. oAble to work well within a diverse team.
- Others: oAble to participate in internal rotation and all relevant service needs/shifts. oPrepared to be flexible by working across different hospital sites, trusts and adapting to changes within the service. oKnowledge of infection control procedures and protocols and required action to prevent cross infection. oPrepared to undertake further training. oAble to reflect and appraise own performance. oPrepared to dress in accordance with the Trust's uniform policy. oAble to work well within a diverse team. oPunctuality oAble to meet the moving and handling and manual dexterity requirements of the post. oSatisfactory Occupational Health clearance oSatisfactory attendance record oFlexibility in working hours.
Desirable
- Experience of using millennium CRS. Experience of using Swift-Queue online patients booking system.
Experince
Essential
- Experience: oExperience of working as a phlebotomist in paediatric clinic, Outpatient Department, Wards, Antenatal Clinic and Mental Health Hospital. oExperience of working in a clinical team. oExperience of working with the public and demonstrating strong customer care skills.
- Knowledge: oU.K. recognised Phlebotomy certificate of competence. oAwareness of the physical, psychological, cultural and social needs of patients.
Desirable
- Skills: Experience of using millennium CRS. Experience of using Swift-Queue online patients booking system.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- racoExperience of working as a phlebotomist in paediatric clinic, Outpatient Department, Wards, Antenatal Clinic and Mental Health Hospital. oExperience of working in a clinical team. oExperience of working with the public and demonstrating strong customer care skills.y and numeracy, or equivalent qualifications. oU.K. recognised Phlebotomy certificate of competence.
Desirable
- oExperience of working as a phlebotomist in paediatric clinic, Outpatient Department, Wards, Antenatal Clinic and Mental Health Hospital. oExperience of working in a clinical team. oExperience of working with the public and demonstrating strong customer care skills.
Phlebotomy Qualification/experience
Essential
- Qualifications: 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.
- Experience: Experience of working as a phlebotomist in paediatric clinic, Outpatient Department, Wards, Antenatal Clinic and Mental Health Hospital. oExperience of working in a clinical team. oExperience of working with the public and demonstrating strong customer care skills.
- Knowledge: U.K. recognised Phlebotomy certificate of competence. oAwareness of the physical, psychological, cultural and social needs of patients.
- Skills: Clear verbal and written communication. oBasic IT skills. oCan demonstrate an enthusiastic, approachable, empathetic and friendly manner when dealing with patients. oAble to organise own workload and use own initiative. oDemonstrates strong interpersonal skills. oAble to work calmly within a pressured environment. oAble to work well within a diverse team.
- Others: oAble to participate in internal rotation and all relevant service needs/shifts. oPrepared to be flexible by working across different hospital sites, trusts and adapting to changes within the service. oKnowledge of infection control procedures and protocols and required action to prevent cross infection. oPrepared to undertake further training. oAble to reflect and appraise own performance. oPrepared to dress in accordance with the Trust's uniform policy. oAble to work well within a diverse team. oPunctuality oAble to meet the moving and handling and manual dexterity requirements of the post. oSatisfactory Occupational Health clearance oSatisfactory attendance record oFlexibility in working hours.
Desirable
- Experience of using millennium CRS. Experience of using Swift-Queue online patients booking system.
Experince
Essential
- Experience: oExperience of working as a phlebotomist in paediatric clinic, Outpatient Department, Wards, Antenatal Clinic and Mental Health Hospital. oExperience of working in a clinical team. oExperience of working with the public and demonstrating strong customer care skills.
- Knowledge: oU.K. recognised Phlebotomy certificate of competence. oAwareness of the physical, psychological, cultural and social needs of patients.
Desirable
- Skills: Experience of using millennium CRS. Experience of using Swift-Queue online patients booking system.
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).
