Job summary
Are you enthusiastic, reliable and experienced
in venepuncture? If so we may have the
right opportunities waiting for you within our Phlebotomy Service. We are looking for individuals who are
enthusiastic and reliable to join our busy phlebotomy departments which are
situated across the hospital sites and in the community. As a motivated
individual you will demonstrate excellent communication skills along with basic
IT skills which are both essential for this post.
Main duties of the job
The
main duties of a phlebotomist include the collection of blood samples from both
adults and children using a number of various techniques. This procedure will
be carried out in both inpatient and outpatient settings as well as in
patients homes and community clinics. There are also training opportunities in
the use of hand-held analysers for near patient testing.
Your
experience must allow you to extract blood samples from patients/donors in a
manner that makes the blood sample suitable/fit for analytical, therapeutic or
diagnostic testing and purpose.
The
post requires commitment to professional behaviours, motivation and a flexible
approach to working hours and duties. The ability to work as a member of a team
and work without direct supervision are also skills that are required for this
role.
Due
to the high demand of our services, we have a number of part time and full-time
vacancies which will include the need for weekend and Bank Holiday working.
Working
hours are between 8.00am - 20.00pm Monday to Friday and 8.00 to 12.00 at
weekends. Full and part time hours will be considered within these opening
times.
The
successful candidates will be based at one of LTHT hospital sites, however
there will be a requirement to cross site cover on occasion.
A
full driving licence would be desirable especially for community but not
essential.
About us
Post
holders will work closely with nursing, medical and admin staff, to provide a
smooth caring and efficient service for patients.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process
of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As
such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right
to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do
experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please
bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if
you have any questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
perform Venepuncture and Veneole (capillary sampling) blood collection
procedures (the piercing/puncturing of veins or the slicing of veneoles, which
are both invasive, clinical procedures).
To
extract blood samples from patients/donors in a manner that makes the blood
sample suitable/fit for analytical, therapeutic or diagnostic testing and
purpose.
Working on hospital wards, clinics,
community-based clinics within other organisations & NHS Trusts and also in
the patients domicile
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
perform Venepuncture and Veneole (capillary sampling) blood collection
procedures (the piercing/puncturing of veins or the slicing of veneoles, which
are both invasive, clinical procedures).
To
extract blood samples from patients/donors in a manner that makes the blood
sample suitable/fit for analytical, therapeutic or diagnostic testing and
purpose.
Working on hospital wards, clinics,
community-based clinics within other organisations & NHS Trusts and also in
the patients domicile
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- General standard of Education.
- Display and demonstrate knowledge and understanding up to or equivalent to, NVQ level 3 or other locally assessed and competency based National Standard.
- Willingness to undertake further in-house or formal training.
Desirable
- 5 GCSEs including Maths and English
Experience
Essential
- Carry out a range of basic technical procedures. This will include instruction in the safe and effective use of complex laboratory equipment. The level of knowledge and understanding achieved will be
- Participate in the maintenance of a safe working environment. This will include an awareness of the hazards associated with your work. In addition, you will be made aware of any suitable actions to ta
- Maintain patient confidentiality. You will recognise the absolute requirement to protect sensitive information that is related to patient care
- Observe the requirements of departmental policies relating to service provision, for example sample labelling and adverse event reporting
- Numeracy, literacy and computer skills are essential requirements of the job. In order to carry out the job sufficiently and successfully the job holder will require a level of theoretical knowledge a
- Knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the circulatory and respiratory systems, First Aid and CPR
Desirable
- Previous experience of caring
- Knowledge of basic computer skills e.g. use of a computer
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- To become an integral member of a team providing a clinical technical service
- communicate clearly and effectively whether orally, graphically or electronically
- to work independently when and as directed by supervisors
- to work with precision and follow accurately the documented laboratory standard operating procedures
- contribute actively towards the improvement of service quality by participation in relevant discussions with other team members.
Desirable
- Physically able to assist in movement of moderate loads.
- Techniques where hand to eye co-ordination are essential and can be performed without margin for compromise or error.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- General standard of Education.
- Display and demonstrate knowledge and understanding up to or equivalent to, NVQ level 3 or other locally assessed and competency based National Standard.
- Willingness to undertake further in-house or formal training.
Desirable
- 5 GCSEs including Maths and English
Experience
Essential
- Carry out a range of basic technical procedures. This will include instruction in the safe and effective use of complex laboratory equipment. The level of knowledge and understanding achieved will be
- Participate in the maintenance of a safe working environment. This will include an awareness of the hazards associated with your work. In addition, you will be made aware of any suitable actions to ta
- Maintain patient confidentiality. You will recognise the absolute requirement to protect sensitive information that is related to patient care
- Observe the requirements of departmental policies relating to service provision, for example sample labelling and adverse event reporting
- Numeracy, literacy and computer skills are essential requirements of the job. In order to carry out the job sufficiently and successfully the job holder will require a level of theoretical knowledge a
- Knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the circulatory and respiratory systems, First Aid and CPR
Desirable
- Previous experience of caring
- Knowledge of basic computer skills e.g. use of a computer
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- To become an integral member of a team providing a clinical technical service
- communicate clearly and effectively whether orally, graphically or electronically
- to work independently when and as directed by supervisors
- to work with precision and follow accurately the documented laboratory standard operating procedures
- contribute actively towards the improvement of service quality by participation in relevant discussions with other team members.
Desirable
- Physically able to assist in movement of moderate loads.
- Techniques where hand to eye co-ordination are essential and can be performed without margin for compromise or error.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
