NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Phlebotomist

The closing date is 18 May 2025

Job summary

Do you want to be part of an innovative, dynamic organisation that is committed to delivering the best care by the best people? We are looking to appoint people who are as passionate about high quality care as we are.

NELFT provides award winning community and mental healthcare for over 2 million people. We work to ensure our patients, their friends and family, feel confident that their health needs are well met. With an excellent reputation for research and development, our skilled health professionals are at the cutting edge of evidence-based innovation, opening up the possibilities for better ways of working and delivery of care.

We are committed to the delivering the best care for our patients. The successful candidate will share this commitment and demonstrate our Trust values.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for band 3 Phlebotomists to join our community phlebotomy team.

Main duties of the job

We are looking to recruit Phlebotomists to work in our busy fast paced service and require keen and enthusiastic individuals to join our team. The successful applicant must be flexible, a good team worker and be able to communicate effectively with patients, carers and other members team.

We currently run phlebotomy clinics across Barking & Dagenham (B&D), Havering and Redbridge. In addition, we have a small team of phlebotomists that carry out home visits in B&D, Havering and Redbridge (BHR). We are also looking to expand our services across more locations, so now would be an exciting time to join us!

You will work under the direction of the Phlebotomy Leadand will ensure a clean, comfortable and safe environment for service users.

About us

Starting with NELFT

NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.

Probationary Period

This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).

High-Cost Area Supplement

This post also attracts payment for High-Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,551 and a maximum payment of £5,735) pro rata for part time staff.

Certificates of Sponsorship

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Date posted

06 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year per annum plus HCAS pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

395-RR047-25

Job locations

Barking, Havering and Redbridge

IG7 4DF

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details on the role.

This position will not be supported for visa sponsorship, as it does not meet the minimum requirements. All applicants are expected to have valid right to work document to work in the UK when applying for this position.

Use of AI

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details on the role.

Use of AI

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ level 2 or equivalent standard of literacy and numeracy
Accredited Qualification in Venepuncture
Basic First Aid Qualification
Good communication and IT skills

Experience

Essential

Broad experience in taking bloods
Experience of Training junior members of staff in clinical and administrative procedures
Experience of responsibility for maintaining stock of clinical supplies and other basic Administrative duties including arranging appointments
Be familiar and conversant with blood collection equipment in terms of their use and function
To comply and understand how to take corrective action in case of an untoward event

Desirable

Some experience with paediatric patients

Knowledge

Essential

Ability to understand office procedures and work on own initiative within appropriate guidelines
Have a working understanding of general Phlebotomy principles.

Skills

Essential

Basic awareness of IT and IT skills
Ability to work Unsupervised
To remain positive and constructive under pressure

Desirable

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Other

Essential

Ability to demonstrate duties to new staff if required
To be aware and demonstrate the Trust Values
To be able to travel effectively throughout the Trust
Be an effective team member

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ level 2 or equivalent standard of literacy and numeracy
Accredited Qualification in Venepuncture
Basic First Aid Qualification
Good communication and IT skills

Experience

Essential

Broad experience in taking bloods
Experience of Training junior members of staff in clinical and administrative procedures
Experience of responsibility for maintaining stock of clinical supplies and other basic Administrative duties including arranging appointments
Be familiar and conversant with blood collection equipment in terms of their use and function
To comply and understand how to take corrective action in case of an untoward event

Desirable

Some experience with paediatric patients

Knowledge

Essential

Ability to understand office procedures and work on own initiative within appropriate guidelines
Have a working understanding of general Phlebotomy principles.

Skills

Essential

Basic awareness of IT and IT skills
Ability to work Unsupervised
To remain positive and constructive under pressure

Desirable

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Other

Essential

Ability to demonstrate duties to new staff if required
To be aware and demonstrate the Trust Values
To be able to travel effectively throughout the Trust
Be an effective team member

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

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Address

Barking, Havering and Redbridge

IG7 4DF

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Address

Barking, Havering and Redbridge

IG7 4DF

Employer's website

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