Phlebotomist

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Phlebotomy team at South Tees Foundation Trust.

The successful candidate should be well motivated, enthusiastic and willing to develop new skills. It is expected that the applicant will be able to work as part of the team; using their initiative whilst delivering an excellent standard of care and service to our client group.

The post holder must have excellent communication skills and have or be willing to gain the skills required in phlebotomy and cannulation.

As a Trust employee, they will honour their work commitments, be reliable and trustworthy. They will uphold the Trust values; the Trust code of conduct will always display civility towards others.

Professional and personal development is encouraged.

Venepuncture and cannulation skills across wards and clinics within The James Cook University Hospital as directed by the nursing and medical teams.

Main duties of the job

Phlebotomy team is made up of 21 staff members who work mobile around the organisation under the direction of the patient flow team completing phlebotomy skill to help aid patient flow.

We are seeking someone who has high motivation and good work ethic to join a well established team.

Please note this post may close at sufficient applicants.

About us

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our staff in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions

Your Leadership Impact

Service Improvement for Beginners

After you complete these one and a half days of training, you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in-house courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.

Date posted

28 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

328-CD-7098124

Job locations

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Level 1 in Maths/English or equivalent demonstrable experience
NVQ Level 2 or equivalent demonstrable experience

Desirable

Certificate of competence in phlebotomy

Experience

Essential

Working with people
Experience providing an effective customer service and dealing directly with members of public
Working in a fast past team
Experience with working with minimal supervision and high levels of accuracy

Knowledge and skills

Essential

Sound Education basic anatomy and physiology
Excellent Communication skills
Understanding of Patient confidentiality

Desirable

Working knowledge of pathology

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Level 1 in Maths/English or equivalent demonstrable experience
NVQ Level 2 or equivalent demonstrable experience

Desirable

Certificate of competence in phlebotomy

Experience

Essential

Working with people
Experience providing an effective customer service and dealing directly with members of public
Working in a fast past team
Experience with working with minimal supervision and high levels of accuracy

Knowledge and skills

Essential

Sound Education basic anatomy and physiology
Excellent Communication skills
Understanding of Patient confidentiality

Desirable

Working knowledge of pathology

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.