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Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Phlebotomist

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Job summary

Phlebotomist

Department: Pathology Support Unit

Band: 2 £22,383 per annum pro rata

Hours: 15 hours per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

An exciting opportunity has arisen within this busy Pathology service to join the Blood Science team. You will be key members of the team ensuring timely sample collection and delivery for analysis whilst always maintaining patient safety.

You will be required to provide a service that meets the quality standards of ISO 15189:2012 and participate in out of core hours work patterns, working weekends and bank holidays, which attract salary enhancement.

You will work collaboratively with colleagues within Pathology and across the organisation to deliver a patient focused service.

For further information contact Linda Roberts, Deputy Pathology Support Manager (linda.roberts@mkuh.nhs.uk) on 01908 995770

Interview: 05/02/2024

Main duties of the job

To provide a timely and caring phlebotomy service to the wards of Milton Keynes University Hospital and thus helping with the diagnosis and discharge of patients.

About us

You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:

  • Free on-site parking
  • Free tea and coffee
  • Great flexible workingopportunities
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Lease car scheme
  • Generous annual leave and pension scheme
  • On site nursery (chargeable)
  • Extensive staff health and well-being programme

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.

MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We promote an inclusive workforce and encourage applications from applicants from all backgrounds.

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

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Details

Date posted

17 January 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

430-CC2369A

Job locations

General Pathology (Dept)

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description for more details on the role and responsibilities.

By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.

Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description for more details on the role and responsibilities.

By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.

Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.

Person Specification

Qualifications and knowledge

Essential

  • Basic grade English and Maths GCSE or equivalent
  • Computer literate

Experience

Essential

  • Ability to show the skills necessary for the role progressing over a 3 month period

Desirable

  • Interest in Health Service, Pathology and Sciences
  • Previous hospital experience
  • Previous Venepuncture Skills

Skills

Essential

  • Able to follow written and verbal instructions implicitly
  • Good practical skills and manual dexterity
  • Well organised
  • Able to work flexibly to meet the requirements of the post
  • Able to work well under pressure in a busy environment

Personal and people development

Essential

  • Team Worker
  • Confident, pleasant and understanding towards patients

Desirable

  • Good Sense of Humor

Communication

Essential

  • Good communication skills
  • Able to reason and persuade patient

Specific requirements

Essential

  • Willingness to train newer members of staff
Person Specification

Qualifications and knowledge

Essential

  • Basic grade English and Maths GCSE or equivalent
  • Computer literate

Experience

Essential

  • Ability to show the skills necessary for the role progressing over a 3 month period

Desirable

  • Interest in Health Service, Pathology and Sciences
  • Previous hospital experience
  • Previous Venepuncture Skills

Skills

Essential

  • Able to follow written and verbal instructions implicitly
  • Good practical skills and manual dexterity
  • Well organised
  • Able to work flexibly to meet the requirements of the post
  • Able to work well under pressure in a busy environment

Personal and people development

Essential

  • Team Worker
  • Confident, pleasant and understanding towards patients

Desirable

  • Good Sense of Humor

Communication

Essential

  • Good communication skills
  • Able to reason and persuade patient

Specific requirements

Essential

  • Willingness to train newer members of staff

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

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

General Pathology (Dept)

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

General Pathology (Dept)

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Pathology Support Manager

Linda Roberts

linda.roberts@mkuh.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

17 January 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

430-CC2369A

Job locations

General Pathology (Dept)

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD


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