Phlebotomist - Various Hours

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Closing Date:02.02.25 (this may change dependent on response)

Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 03.02.25

Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 10.02.25

We are looking for enthusiastic, well-motivated individuals to join our Phlebotomy Team at Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The team work across Trust sites, mainly at Bradford Royal Infirmary, St Luke's Hospital, and the Community Diagnostic Centre (Eccleshill). 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.

Three Posts Available

  • 27.5 hours per week
  • 27 hours per week
  • 19 hours per week

All posts work on shift patterns. Earliest start time - 07:00. Latest Finish Time - 17:00. Post-holders must be flexible to meet these times.

Main duties of the job

Please see detailed Job Description and Person Specification attached to this advert for more information.

About us

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for our patients.

By bringing together the wide range of skills and expertise across West Yorkshire and Harrogate we are working differently, innovating and driving forward change to deliver the highest quality care. By working for Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust this is your opportunity to be a part of that change.

WYAAT is the acute sector arm of the West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health and Care Partnership, one of the largest integrated care systems in the country. The Partnership's ambition is for everyone to have the best possible health and wellbeing, and the work of WYAAT, and each individual trust, supports that ambition.

Date posted

17 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

389-25-6941524

Job locations

Bradford Teaching Hospitals

Bradford

BD9 6RJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see detailed Job Description and Person Specification attached to this advert for more information.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see detailed Job Description and Person Specification attached to this advert for more information.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Venepuncture Training

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of relating to people at all levels (demonstrates ability)

Desirable

  • Previous experience, training and knowledge of providing phlebotomy services
  • Experience of working with Paediatrics (children) in a health or social care capacity.
  • Previous experience of working in NHS.

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
  • Excellent Interpersonal Skills
  • Literacy and Numeracy
  • Able to deal with sensitive/confidential issues on a daily basis

Qualifications

Essential

  • 5 GCSEs or equivalent including English and Maths

Desirable

  • Possession of or a desire to work towards Diploma (Level 2*) or equivalent Health and Social Care qualification
  • Previous Phlebotomy experience
Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Venepuncture Training

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of relating to people at all levels (demonstrates ability)

Desirable

  • Previous experience, training and knowledge of providing phlebotomy services
  • Experience of working with Paediatrics (children) in a health or social care capacity.
  • Previous experience of working in NHS.

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
  • Excellent Interpersonal Skills
  • Literacy and Numeracy
  • Able to deal with sensitive/confidential issues on a daily basis

Qualifications

Essential

  • 5 GCSEs or equivalent including English and Maths

Desirable

  • Possession of or a desire to work towards Diploma (Level 2*) or equivalent Health and Social Care qualification
  • Previous Phlebotomy experience

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bradford Teaching Hospitals

Bradford

BD9 6RJ


Employer's website

https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bradford Teaching Hospitals

Bradford

BD9 6RJ


Employer's website

https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Service Manager

Awais Siddique

awais.siddique@bthft.nhs.uk

Date posted

17 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

389-25-6941524

Job locations

Bradford Teaching Hospitals

Bradford

BD9 6RJ


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