Phlebotomist

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Phlebotomist

Band 2

Part-Time

Hours of duty are 7.30am to 12.30PM or 08:00am to 1pm or 1pm-6pm (25 Hours Per Week) Pro-Rota Basis covering the wards, OPD and other outreach services when require.

Participation in a weekend and bank holiday Rota is requiring when necessary.

Would you like to work in a friendly and supportive environment in a Trust which prides itself on providing high-quality services to the local community?

Kingston Hospital's experienced and friendly staff provides a supportive culture. If you can demonstrate a caring, compassionate approach and want to work as part of a team that values each other then we would like to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

Kingston Foundation Trust provide a full range of diagnostic and treatment services and have a national reputation for innovative developments in healthcare, particularly in 'patient-focused' care, day surgery and maternity services.

A vacancy has arisen for Part time Phlebotomists in the Phlebotomy Department at Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.The successful applicants will join a busy team providing a venipuncture service to wards, Community set-up, outreach and OPD department at Kingston Hospital. Previous experience of blood taking is mandatory. A good standard of secondary education and experience in dealing with patients, customers or clients in a healthcare environment is required. A pleasant nature, good communication skills and the ability to work flexibly within a team are essential.

About us

Trust Values

Kingston Hospital NHS Trust has five key values and we want to employ and work with people who share these values and demonstrate behaviours that support them. They are:

-Caring- Design and deliver care around each individual patient's needs and wants.-Safe- Make the safety of patients and staff our prime concern as safety comes first-Responsible- All staff take responsibility for the hospital, its services and reputation-Value Each Other- Value each other's contribution-Inspiring- We always strive to empower each other to develop and deliver improvements to benefit our patients

Date posted

22 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£26,696 a year pa. (pro rata) Inclusive of HCAS (Outer)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

396-5592138-RC-KL-Y

Job locations

Kingston Hospital

Galsworthy Road

Kingston

KT2 7QB

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the supporting document attached, ensuring that your application refers specifically to the person specifications.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the supporting document attached, ensuring that your application refers specifically to the person specifications.

Person Specification

Experience & Qualifications

Essential

Previous phlebotomy, nursing or Health Care Assistant experience
Educated to GCSE or equivalent

Skills / Abilities

Essential

Application refers to self-organisation, multitasking and prioritising skills

Desirable

Application refers to evidence of competency as a phlebotomist

Knowledge

Desirable

An interest in and aptitude for the provision of healthcare

Person Specification

Experience & Qualifications

Essential

Previous phlebotomy, nursing or Health Care Assistant experience
Educated to GCSE or equivalent

Skills / Abilities

Essential

Application refers to self-organisation, multitasking and prioritising skills

Desirable

Application refers to evidence of competency as a phlebotomist

Knowledge

Desirable

An interest in and aptitude for the provision of healthcare

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.