Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Phlebotomist

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Job summary

We are currently looking for enthusiastic phlebotomists to work in our very busy Phlebotomy, Anticoagulant, In Patients and Outpatients services

The locations of our services are

Luton and Dunstable hospital in patient wards, adult and paediatric out patient departments

Arndale house in Luton shopping mall

The Travel lodge, Dunstable Road, Luton.

You will be part of a developing team working in a very busy and essential area of the Bedford hospitals Trust.

Duties will include:

  • Taking blood samples from out patients and In Patients.
  • Carrying out general departmental duties.

This is a Band 2 pro rata post working 20 hours per week.

Hours are Monday to Friday 8.30am - 12.30pm

Working Saturday/ Sunday and Bank Holidays for 4 hours, on a staff Rota system.

Appropriate In House training will be given to the right candidates.

Bank posts are available to work on an if and when necessary basis.

Previous applicants need not apply again.

Main duties of the job

Duties will include:

  • To undertake collection of blood samples from G.P, Outpatients and In Patients after suitable training and assessment of competency.
  • Carrying out general departmental duties.
  • To work on a rota system at weekends and Bank Holidays.
  • To carry out routine stock taking and monitor stock levels.
  • To assist in anticoagulant clinics as required.

About us

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.

We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.

Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

Details

Date posted

24 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

418-DTO3293-SJ

Job locations

L&D Hospital & Arndale House

Luton

LU4 0DZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see job description and person specification provided. If further information is required, please speak to our contact on advert.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see job description and person specification provided. If further information is required, please speak to our contact on advert.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE or equivalent in Science, English and Biology
  • Good educational background

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in working in the NHS or caring environment

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to deal with the general public
  • Previous NHS or caring experience
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE or equivalent in Science, English and Biology
  • Good educational background

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in working in the NHS or caring environment

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to deal with the general public
  • Previous NHS or caring 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

L&D Hospital & Arndale House

Luton

LU4 0DZ


Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

L&D Hospital & Arndale House

Luton

LU4 0DZ


Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Nurse/Service Manager

Pamela Fox

pamela.fox@ldh.nhs.uk

01582497554

Details

Date posted

24 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

418-DTO3293-SJ

Job locations

L&D Hospital & Arndale House

Luton

LU4 0DZ


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