Phlebotomist
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
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Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a flexible and motivated individual to join the Phlebotomy Service working as a Phlebotomist.
The post holder will work across 7 days a week between the hours of 07:00 am until 17:00 pm, and this includes working every other weekend.
You will be responsible for the taking of blood samples from patients who attend scheduled blood clinics out in GP Practices, Community Settings or at the clinics at Royal Derby Hospital and London Road Community Hospital this also includes patients on the wards.
You must hold a full driving License and be a car user and have business insurance as you will be required to drive throughout Derbyshire. If this applicable to you please ensure you state this in the supporting information on your application.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
You will be part of a large team taking blood samples at varying locations in Derbyshire. You will work on your own initiative organising your daily workload to achieve departmental test turnaround standards, responding to situations that could affect the quality and timeliness of test results and their reporting. You will assist senior staff with audits and data collection and will ensure the most cost-effective use of equipment and assist with stock control.
You should have a flexible approach to working and possess excellent communication skills being able to respond to enquiries from users and patients whilst maintaining confidentiality, this is a fast-paced and demanding role. It is essential that you have a caring and empathetic nature and have clear legible handwriting. You should also have basic IT skills.
Demonstrable experience of working in a care environment or customer service role would also be preferable.
Closing date of applications: 13 July 2023
Interview date: 28 July 2023
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts about our Trust:
We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.
We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
Date posted
30 June 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£22,383 a year pa/pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
320-CDCS-2502
Job locations
Royal Derby Hospital
Uttoxeter Road
Derby
DE22 3NE
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Derby Hospital
Uttoxeter Road
Derby
DE22 3NE
Employer's website
https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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