East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Phlebotomist

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Job summary

We are looking for Phlebotomists to join our busy Conquest Hospital Phlebotomy team. This post will require some weekend and bank holiday working. There is also a clinic Bexhill which will be run by the Conquest team. The post holder will work both sites as required.

As a team we provide a phlebotomy service to the hospital wards seven days a week, Conquest outpatient clinic weekdays only and a Bexhill CDC clinic Monday to Saturday.

This is not a training post and a certificate in venepuncture or its equivalent is a minimum requirement for application. The successful candidate will be required to complete a probationary period during which they will undertake a competency assessment supported by the team leader.

Main duties of the job

To collect blood samples from patients in accordance with venepuncture, infection control and laboratory policies and procedures. This will include collecting samples within the hospital and the Phlebotomy Clinics at both Conquest and Bexhill CDC in order to achieve efficient and effective patient care and effective resource management within the hospital.

The post holder will be required to complete and pass an in-house venepuncture competency programme.

The post holder will be required to be polite and diplomatic whilst speaking directly to medical staff or patients and provide advice solely on the process of obtaining samples within Phlebotomy. They will take telephone bookings and enter details on the department's computer when a receptionist is not available. They must ensure that they do not give information to unauthorised persons and are aware of the Data Protection Act at all times.

About us

We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work

We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.

In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.

In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.

Details

Date posted

30 August 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

374-LCDA113

Job locations

Conquest Hospital and Bexhill CDC

Hastings

TN37 7RD


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Hold a valid venepuncture study day certificate recognised by the Institute of Phlebotomists. (Or equivalent qualification / in-house certification)
  • Good level of general education
  • Ability to pass the in-house competency based phlebotomy assessment

Desirable

  • Completed practical element of venepuncture certificate. (Successfully taken >50 bloods)

Experience

Essential

  • Knowledge of and commitment to healthcare
  • Relevant experience in a care or healthcare role

Desirable

  • Experience in taking blood as a Phlebotomist or other healthcare professional
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Hold a valid venepuncture study day certificate recognised by the Institute of Phlebotomists. (Or equivalent qualification / in-house certification)
  • Good level of general education
  • Ability to pass the in-house competency based phlebotomy assessment

Desirable

  • Completed practical element of venepuncture certificate. (Successfully taken >50 bloods)

Experience

Essential

  • Knowledge of and commitment to healthcare
  • Relevant experience in a care or healthcare role

Desirable

  • Experience in taking blood as a Phlebotomist or other healthcare professional

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

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Conquest Hospital and Bexhill CDC

Hastings

TN37 7RD


Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Conquest Hospital and Bexhill CDC

Hastings

TN37 7RD


Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Phlebotomy Supervisor

Jayne Wells

jayne.wells@nhs.net

07815517469

Details

Date posted

30 August 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

374-LCDA113

Job locations

Conquest Hospital and Bexhill CDC

Hastings

TN37 7RD


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