Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Phlebotomist

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Job summary

We are looking for a highly motivated Phlebotomist's, with experience of evacuated blood-letting systems. We have the Phlebotomy Service running in the Main Outpatients Department, wards, community and other clinical areas. Collecting blood samples in accordance of electronic EPR/tQuest system and request forms procedures.

This person must be punctual, reliable, a team player, have willingness to learn and good communication skills.

Our Phlebotomists are fully trained and well experienced; however, we are a recognised training department and we train students under the supervision of fully qualified Phlebotomists.

Main duties of the job

To obtain blood specimens using evacuated blood technique from wards, community and outpatients in an extremely busy clinical area.

This job involves dealing with members of the public and liaising with other health care professionals. Time management is essential due to the volume of patients that will attend the phlebotomy service. Computer skills are desirable but not essential.

You will need to be compliant of all trust values and be able to provide examples on Infection Control policies and procedures.

This person must be flexible and able to work at weekends (this will be on a rota basis). We are hiring for 1 full-time (37.5 hours) and 2 part-time (18.75 hours) Phlebotomists

***Please note that the advertised closing date is indicative only, this vacancy may close early when sufficient applications are received.***

About us

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.

We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.

We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.

Details

Date posted

04 October 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£27,515 a year p.a. inc.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

293-CCS-0421

Job locations

Homerton Healthcare NHS Trust

Homerton Row

London

E9 6SR


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 on this page.

The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

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 on this page.

The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Phlebotomy competency certificate

Desirable

  • GCSE Maths & English or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Substantive experience in Phlebotomy

Knowledge

Essential

  • General phlebotomy and infection control standards knowledge

Trust Values

Essential

  • Understanding of the Trust values
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Phlebotomy competency certificate

Desirable

  • GCSE Maths & English or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Substantive experience in Phlebotomy

Knowledge

Essential

  • General phlebotomy and infection control standards knowledge

Trust Values

Essential

  • Understanding of the Trust values

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Homerton Healthcare NHS Trust

Homerton Row

London

E9 6SR


Employer's website

https://www.homerton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Homerton Healthcare NHS Trust

Homerton Row

London

E9 6SR


Employer's website

https://www.homerton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Phlebotomy Team Leader

Diana Luu

diana.luu@nhs.net

07867160121

Details

Date posted

04 October 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£27,515 a year p.a. inc.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

293-CCS-0421

Job locations

Homerton Healthcare NHS Trust

Homerton Row

London

E9 6SR


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