Job summary
Would you like a career in our busy and friendly Paediatric Phlebotomy team?
Are you a qualified Phlebotomist with an interest in Paediatric
Phlebotomy?
Do you have a passion for delivering high quality patient
care?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a high
performing organisation and our expanding team of
Phlebotomists. Specialised Medicine requires an
enthusiastic, motivated individual to join the staff within this busy team. Our
philosophy is to enhance family centered care, working in partnership with
parents and carers and the wider multi-disciplinary team. The posts involve day to day participation in
delivering a high quality, caring and efficient phlebotomy service for 0-16
year olds.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be required to work 3 days
a week both alone and as part of the team.
They will be expected to liaise with other healthcare professionals
throughout the Hospital in a professional manner at all times. Experience of
performing Paediatric phlebotomy by venepuncture is essential. The post holder
is required to collect blood samples by venepuncture and capillary methods
from patients, in our outpatients department and on the wards. The position
involves flexible working and participation in a weekend rota (yet to be
confirmed).
If you are interested in the above position and would
like more information please contact the Sian Holmes at sianholmes@nhs.net.
About us
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the
first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive
forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and
mental health care for our women, children and families.
Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment
to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading
neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in
shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist
paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas. Birmingham
Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the
busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year
offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care. Forward
Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative
community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB
offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people
aged 0-25 years old.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We
believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and
encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria
for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or
sexual orientation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job
description and person specification to view the full details for this
opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing
your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job
description and person specification to include transferable experience,
qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if
applicable).
Occasionally we
receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we
sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid
disappointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job
description and person specification to view the full details for this
opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing
your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job
description and person specification to include transferable experience,
qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if
applicable).
Occasionally we
receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we
sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid
disappointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Equivalent Experience
- English Level 3 or above
- Mathematics Level 3 or above
Desirable
- NVQ 3 in Phlebotomy, BTEC
- Member of National Association of Phlebotomists
Experience
Essential
- Experience in Phlebotomy Adult or Children
- Capillary and venous sample collection
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Basic moving and handling training
- Sensitive to the needs of patients and parents, especially children and young people
- Approachable and articulate with good communication skills
Professional/Managerial and Specialist Knowledge
Essential
- Basic IT skills
- Routine use of the online tests requirement database
Desirable
- Basic knowledge of how to access email and Trusts systems.
Personal Skills/Abilities and Attributes
Essential
- Enthusiastic, motivated and methodical
- Good organizational skills
- Experience of working on wards and outpatient environment.
- Ability to work under pressure
- Equally comfortable working in a team and autonomously
- Attention to detail
Other Requirements
Essential
- Requirement to work 3 days a week with one in 11 being a Saturday (this is yet to be confirmed)
- Take instructions form Phlebotomy Team Leader, colleagues and other Senior Management Team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Equivalent Experience
- English Level 3 or above
- Mathematics Level 3 or above
Desirable
- NVQ 3 in Phlebotomy, BTEC
- Member of National Association of Phlebotomists
Experience
Essential
- Experience in Phlebotomy Adult or Children
- Capillary and venous sample collection
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Basic moving and handling training
- Sensitive to the needs of patients and parents, especially children and young people
- Approachable and articulate with good communication skills
Professional/Managerial and Specialist Knowledge
Essential
- Basic IT skills
- Routine use of the online tests requirement database
Desirable
- Basic knowledge of how to access email and Trusts systems.
Personal Skills/Abilities and Attributes
Essential
- Enthusiastic, motivated and methodical
- Good organizational skills
- Experience of working on wards and outpatient environment.
- Ability to work under pressure
- Equally comfortable working in a team and autonomously
- Attention to detail
Other Requirements
Essential
- Requirement to work 3 days a week with one in 11 being a Saturday (this is yet to be confirmed)
- Take instructions form Phlebotomy Team Leader, colleagues and other Senior Management Team.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Birmingham Children’s Hospital
Steelhouse Lane
Birmingham
West Midlands
B4 6NH
Employer's website
https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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