Job summary
Join our Phlebotomy Dream Team, we are recruiting!
Kettering General Hospital are seeking 2 experienced and enthusiastic Phlebotomists to join our high energy team, delivering outstanding care to our patients.
As part of our team you will work closely with the Phlebotomy Manager to make sure every patient receives an excellent experience.
These posts will provide cover to all of our Phlebotomy facilities, this will involve travelling to Wellingborough, Irthlingborough, , Corby or Kettering as the service requires, this is an essential requirement for the role.
If this interests you and have NHS experience and a Full UK driving license and are confident and love working in a collaborative setting, apply today!
Main duties of the job
As a Phlebotomist at Kettering, you will be responsible for delivering high quality care across all locations of our Phlebotomy sites. You will be required to undertake shift patterns which can differ to meet the needs of the service over a 7 day week in line with agenda for change.
Applicants must have current/recent experience of working as a Phlebotomist in the NHS and will be expected to discuss these experiences at interview.
Own transport and current full UK driving license is essential.
Attention to detail, flexible attitude and ability to work under pressure as part of a team are vital requirements for this post.
About us
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire. Our Excellence Values:
- Compassion
- Respect
- Integrity
- Courageous
- Accountable
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more details, Please read through attached Job Description and Person Specification for a detailed overview of this role.
As part of your supporting statement please describe which of our trust values means the most to you and why? Why do you want to work for the NHS? Failure to add this will result in automatic withdrawal of your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more details, Please read through attached Job Description and Person Specification for a detailed overview of this role.
As part of your supporting statement please describe which of our trust values means the most to you and why? Why do you want to work for the NHS? Failure to add this will result in automatic withdrawal of your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Maths and English GCSE or equivalent
- phlebotomy qualification/ competency portfolio
Knowledge / Experience
Essential
- NHS Healthcare work experience
Desirable
- Experience of clinical systems
Skills
Essential
- Understanding of confidential nature of patient details
- Ability to deal directly with patients / members of public
- Full UK driving license
Desirable
- Sound knowledge of Infection control
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Maths and English GCSE or equivalent
- phlebotomy qualification/ competency portfolio
Knowledge / Experience
Essential
- NHS Healthcare work experience
Desirable
- Experience of clinical systems
Skills
Essential
- Understanding of confidential nature of patient details
- Ability to deal directly with patients / members of public
- Full UK driving license
Desirable
- Sound knowledge of Infection control
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).
