Phlebotomist

Job summary

The Pathology Directorate is seeking a responsible and enthusiastic individual to work as a Phlebotomist within our friendly, hard-working team at Blackpool Victoria Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to broaden your experience and learn new skills in this interesting role. The successful candidate will assist in the care of patients as an essential member of the phlebotomy team. You will be required to perform venepuncture and/or capillary sampling for safe collection of blood in the hospital wards and clinics as required. On occasion some support work within the laboratory may be required.

Applicants must be willing and able to work flexibly, covering 5 x 4 hour shifts per week from 07:30-11:30. Working days will typically comprise of 4 midweek mornings (between Monday-Friday) and 1 weekend morning. You may be required to work occasional afternoons and/or change your days of work according to the demands of the service.

During the first two weeks in post, full training will be provided, requiring you to work full time hours (37.5 hours per week)

Main duties of the job

Our Phlebotomists take part in a rota to take blood from patients in the Pathology Outpatient area and on the wards of Blackpool Victoria Hospital

Particular qualities we are looking for include:

• Good communication and interpersonal skills with a polite and courteous manner towards patients and relatives.
• A passion for delivering excellent results and an eye for detail
• Good hand to eye coordination
• Ability to work under pressure, as part of a team as well as organising your own workload.
• Adhere strictly to established protocols and Trust policies
• Have excellent work attendance and good time-keeping
• Provide a caring and professional service for users
• Maintain high standards of professional appearance
• Enthusiasm, determination and a positive, can do attitude
• Willing and able to work flexibility
• Willingness to work at short notice

You will need basic computer skills and be able to meet the physical demands of the job which include standing, bending, walking and pushing Phlebotomy trolleys for the duration of the shift.

Previous hospital or community phlebotomy experience is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided to ensure you have the skills required to fulfil the position.

Applicants who present a professional appearance and caring attitude and who put patients at the heart of what they do are actively encouraged to apply.

About us

The Phlebotomy team is part of the Pathology Department. The Phlebotomy service is managed byLesley Corbitt. There are 6 part time posts available, as part of an expansion of the team to meet the level of service required by the busy wards.

When bleeding patients on the wards phlebotomists tend to work in pairs so they can provide support for each other. The current team work very hard to service the wards at BVH. The expansion includes extra staff with an associated increase in the number of wards covered.

Our phlebotomists are rightly proud of their skills and will be happy to provide on the job training to enable you to acquire these skills too.

We recommend that all individuals employed in patient facing roles,or those located on a ward or department where patients receive a service should be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.