Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, well-motivated individual to join our Phlebotomy Team at Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The team work across Trust sites, mainly at Bradford Royal Infirmary and St Luke's Hospital, and you will be expected to rotate across our areas to perform the phlebotomy role in both inpatient and outpatient settings, with both Adults and Children.
You will be responsible for the taking and handling of good quality blood samples from patients following set procedures and protocols. All training will be provided as part of the onboarding and training period.
We are looking for someone who is an excellent team player, can remain calm under pressure, is a good communicator with basic IT skills, and can work well with minimal supervision in a professional and responsible manner. Good manual dexterity is essential, as well as the ability to work quickly, safely, and with attention to detail.
For informal queries, please contact Awais Siddique, Service Manager, on 01274 365777
Main duties of the job
- To collect blood samples from patients as requested by GP's and medical and nursing staff. During all contacts with the patients the jobholder is required to act in a caring and sensitive manner and make the patient his/her first priority taking account of their needs.
- To ensure that all working practices conform to the department's Health & Safety Guidelines, Trust's Infection Control Standards and Standard Operating Procedures.
- To maintain high standards of professional behaviour
- To keep record of own attendance on daily basis and to communicate any form of absence according to department's absence reporting procedure.
- To undertake all required mandatory training required for the post
- Undertake other duties and responsibilities as may be necessary due to change of practice within the Department from time to time, commensurate with grade for this post, and under the supervision of the Phlebotomy Services Co-ordinator
- The job description will be reviewed periodically as part of the performance appraisal system and may be subject to change with the agreement of the post holder and Phlebotomy Service managers
About us
At Bradford Teaching Hospitals we're passionate about providing outstanding care for the people of the Bradford district and communities across the North of England. We're keen to meet people interested in sharing our passion and helping us continue to deliver the highest quality of care to our patients.
We're a renowned teaching hospital trust at the forefront of research, education and development, with a state-of-the-art simulation and skills training centre on site.
In short, we can help you lift your career to the next level. We've received huge investment to improve patient care which means we have truly world-class facilities including a brand-new neonatal suite, state-of-the-art intensive care unit, a newly refurbished A&E department, new children's unit and a welcoming, modern atrium and reception area for staff and visitors.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see detailed Job Description and Person Specification attached to this advert for more information.
Closing date may change dependent on the response.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see detailed Job Description and Person Specification attached to this advert for more information.
Closing date may change dependent on the response.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience, training and knowledge of providing phlebotomy services
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in NHS.
- Experience of working with Paediatrics (children) in a health or social care capacity.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining a caring attitude to patients
- An ability to show initiative and manage workload within set timescales without constant supervision
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload and demonstrate a professional attitude and behaviour
- An ability to work as a team member and follow all appropriate policies, standards and standard operating procedures
- Demonstrate good time management and a flexible and reliable attitude to work
- Attention to detail
- Literacy and Numeracy
- Able to deal with sensitive/confidential issues on a daily basis
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality.
- Venepuncture Training
- Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
- Understanding of what the NHS Constitution means to you, and your responsibilities to the public, patients and colleagues.
Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSEs or equivalent including English and Maths
- Previous Phlebotomy experience
Desirable
- Possession of or a desire to work towards Diploma (Level 2*) or equivalent Health and Social Care qualification
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience, training and knowledge of providing phlebotomy services
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in NHS.
- Experience of working with Paediatrics (children) in a health or social care capacity.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining a caring attitude to patients
- An ability to show initiative and manage workload within set timescales without constant supervision
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload and demonstrate a professional attitude and behaviour
- An ability to work as a team member and follow all appropriate policies, standards and standard operating procedures
- Demonstrate good time management and a flexible and reliable attitude to work
- Attention to detail
- Literacy and Numeracy
- Able to deal with sensitive/confidential issues on a daily basis
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality.
- Venepuncture Training
- Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
- Understanding of what the NHS Constitution means to you, and your responsibilities to the public, patients and colleagues.
Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSEs or equivalent including English and Maths
- Previous Phlebotomy experience
Desirable
- Possession of or a desire to work towards Diploma (Level 2*) or equivalent Health and Social Care qualification
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).
