Job summary
Are you passionate about patient care and looking to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced clinical environment? Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust is currently seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Phlebotomists to join our expanding team. This part-time Band 2 role offers 27 hours per week and includes weekend and bank holiday shifts as part of our 7-day service.
You'll work across multiple departments -- including Phlebotomy, Outpatients, and Ward In-Patients -- at both Bedford Hospital and Gilbert Hitchcock House. As a key member of our developing team, you'll play an essential role in supporting diagnostic services and ensuring high-quality patient care.
Whether you're experienced or new to the field, we provide comprehensive in-house training to help you thrive in this vital role. If you're reliable, compassionate, and ready to contribute to a busy and supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.
For further information, please contact: Dee Harman 01234 355122 ext. 3430
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a person to join a well establish team to undertake phlebotomy duties in Out-patient departments and throughout the Trust as directed. The Key Responsibilities of the post are: to participate in the routine phlebotomy service, working alone as required and prioritising work accordingly; to be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene. Undertake training for prevention and control of infection; to manage a large throughput of patients, treating each as an individual and ensuring that the correct number and type of blood containers are used; and, to behave professionally at all times.
Previous experience of phlebotomy work is preferred
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. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Our valuesWe not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities.
Duties will include:
Taking blood samples from Outpatients and In Patients. Carrying out general departmental duties. To label blood samples as directed in the adult and paediatric venepuncture clinical guidelines. To ensure blood samples are correctly packaged by staff for transportation to the path lab. To clean and sterile the working areas To maintain Statutory Training as required for the role To carry out routine stock taking and monitor stock levels. To adhere to infection control policies. To assist in anticoagulation clinics if required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities.
Duties will include:
Taking blood samples from Outpatients and In Patients. Carrying out general departmental duties. To label blood samples as directed in the adult and paediatric venepuncture clinical guidelines. To ensure blood samples are correctly packaged by staff for transportation to the path lab. To clean and sterile the working areas To maintain Statutory Training as required for the role To carry out routine stock taking and monitor stock levels. To adhere to infection control policies. To assist in anticoagulation clinics if required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general education
- Experienced in Phlebotomy
Desirable
- Certificate of competence in phlebotomy
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working in a Phlebotomy department.
- Ability to perform phlebotomy procedures in a competent manner
Desirable
- Previous experience working with patients in a caring environment
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to work as part of a team and accept direction from senior or more experienced staff.
- Ability to perform phlebotomy procedures in a competent manner.
Desirable
- Working in a Hospital environment
Personal skills
Essential
- Able to communicate accurately and concisely with patients, their carers/relatives and other members of staff.
- Able to write clearly and accurately.
Desirable
- Ability to prioritise tasks where appropriate.
- Enthusiastic and flexible.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general education
- Experienced in Phlebotomy
Desirable
- Certificate of competence in phlebotomy
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working in a Phlebotomy department.
- Ability to perform phlebotomy procedures in a competent manner
Desirable
- Previous experience working with patients in a caring environment
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to work as part of a team and accept direction from senior or more experienced staff.
- Ability to perform phlebotomy procedures in a competent manner.
Desirable
- Working in a Hospital environment
Personal skills
Essential
- Able to communicate accurately and concisely with patients, their carers/relatives and other members of staff.
- Able to write clearly and accurately.
Desirable
- Ability to prioritise tasks where appropriate.
- Enthusiastic and flexible.
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).
