Job summary
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER
NHS TRUST
Phlebotomist (UHL)
Band 2 per annum (pro rata)
Are you enthusiastic? Conscientious and flexible? Do you take pride in your work and loveworking with people?
If these words describe you, then you could be just the person we're looking for.
We have one post available:
Glenfield Hospital 10 hours Weekend 07.00-12.00 Saturday /Sunday
The Phlebotomists provide a service to both inpatient and outpatient areas at all three UHLhospital sites. Full training is available, but we would like you to have had customer serviceexperience in your recent past preferably in a caring environment. You will also need toprove that you have the ability to work on your own initiative and to tight deadlines in a pressurised environment, and you must be able to walk, bend and handle medium loads over extended periods of time.
For further details please contact Kellie King, Phlebotomy Manager, on 01162583742
Main duties of the job
The Phlebotomists provide a service to both inpatient and outpatient areas at all three UHL hospital sites including East midlands Planned care centre at Leicester General Hospital. Full training is available, but we would like you to have had customer service experience in your recent past preferably in a caring environment.
You will also need to prove that you have the ability to work on your own initiative and to tight deadlines in a pressurised environment, and you must be able to walk, bend and handle medium loads over extended periods of time.
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The taking of routine and urgent venous blood samples frompatients attending outpatient clinics and in inpatient wardsensuring that specimens are taken in a manner that does notcause anxiety to the patient
- Identification of all patients to be verified and samples taken inaccordance with Trust Policies ensuring any special instructionshave been followed such as fasting and considering anyallergies.It is vitally important that patients are identified correctly, andsamples labelled appropriately to avoid any potential errors intreatment by a clinician acting on incorrect information.
- The post holder will carry out the associated procedures ofspecimen collection and sample handling to ensure timely highquality blood samples are received appropriate for the testrequired ensuring that any special instructions such as timesensitive, light and temperature guidance is followed.Failure to ensure samples are handled correctly can result in afailed sample and a patient having to be retested.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The taking of routine and urgent venous blood samples frompatients attending outpatient clinics and in inpatient wardsensuring that specimens are taken in a manner that does notcause anxiety to the patient
- Identification of all patients to be verified and samples taken inaccordance with Trust Policies ensuring any special instructionshave been followed such as fasting and considering anyallergies.It is vitally important that patients are identified correctly, andsamples labelled appropriately to avoid any potential errors intreatment by a clinician acting on incorrect information.
- The post holder will carry out the associated procedures ofspecimen collection and sample handling to ensure timely highquality blood samples are received appropriate for the testrequired ensuring that any special instructions such as timesensitive, light and temperature guidance is followed.Failure to ensure samples are handled correctly can result in afailed sample and a patient having to be retested.
Person Specification
Training & Qualification
Essential
- Good standard of written and spoken English
- Satisfactory level of general Education
- Demonstrates a commitment to further learning and development.
Desirable
- Educated to GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 1 year experience of working with the general public in a customer focused environment
Desirable
- Previous Phlebotomy experience
Communication and Relationship skills
Essential
- Ability to deal effectively & empathetically with patients
- Ability to communicate both formally and informally, both orally and in writing when dealing with people
- Good communication skills/telephone skills
Planning and Organisation skills
Essential
- Self-motivated, able to work independently
- Ability to prioritise
- Ability to work to strict deadlines
- Pays attention to detail. Ability to remain calm and work under pressure
- Ability to use own initiative
- Flexibility of working hours and location to meet the needs of the service
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Awareness of security and Data Protection issues.
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS policy and procedures.
- Knowledge of safeguarding and mental capacity act.
Skills
Essential
Desirable
- Ability to use Microsoft Office applications including email
Equality and Diversity
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Ability to exert moderate physical effort on an ongoing basis including walking and bending good manual dexterity
- Able to fulfil all aspects of the job description.
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviour
Person Specification
Training & Qualification
Essential
- Good standard of written and spoken English
- Satisfactory level of general Education
- Demonstrates a commitment to further learning and development.
Desirable
- Educated to GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 1 year experience of working with the general public in a customer focused environment
Desirable
- Previous Phlebotomy experience
Communication and Relationship skills
Essential
- Ability to deal effectively & empathetically with patients
- Ability to communicate both formally and informally, both orally and in writing when dealing with people
- Good communication skills/telephone skills
Planning and Organisation skills
Essential
- Self-motivated, able to work independently
- Ability to prioritise
- Ability to work to strict deadlines
- Pays attention to detail. Ability to remain calm and work under pressure
- Ability to use own initiative
- Flexibility of working hours and location to meet the needs of the service
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Awareness of security and Data Protection issues.
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS policy and procedures.
- Knowledge of safeguarding and mental capacity act.
Skills
Essential
Desirable
- Ability to use Microsoft Office applications including email
Equality and Diversity
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Ability to exert moderate physical effort on an ongoing basis including walking and bending good manual dexterity
- Able to fulfil all aspects of the job description.
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviour
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).
