Phlebotomist

Central London Community Health Trust

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Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Domiciliary phlebotomy service when required with opportunity to work in clinic. Our ideal candidate will be an experienced Phlebotomist, be extremely well organised, flexible, approachable, professional and above all compassionate to the needs of both patients and team members within the service and other health professionals. You will need to have a good sense of humour in order to blend well within the team, and a calm and considered approach to your work.

Main duties of the job

To undertake venepuncture from patients in the blood clinic or a domicile community setting home visits.
The phlebotomist will be expected to bleed one patient every 8 minutes while working in the clinic.
To maintain the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to deliver a quality service that is responsive to the needs of
To use opportunistic opportunities to promote health that will help to maintain a person's health and level of self-care.
To report any changes in condition of the patient to the Team Leader or in their absence the designated Phlebotomist in charge.
To complete all documents accurately and with concise information as per local guidelines.

About us

Just as we care about our patients' well-being, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
Car lease scheme (only available for Band 5 and up)
Flexible working options
Annual travel card loan
Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Date posted

03 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£28,622 to £30,225 a year per annum, inclusive of HCAS (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

824-NORTH-6899010

Job locations

Finchley Memorial Hospital

North Finchley

N12 0JE

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to job description, person specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to job description, person specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Higher Professional Diploma in Health and Wellbeing (NVQ/QCF - Level 3) or a recognised equivalent course
Phlebotomy Course
Commitment to and evidence of continuous personal and professional development

Desirable

Train the Trainer Qualification or willing to undertake

Experience

Essential

Previous phlebotomy experience
Current experience of working in a health or social care setting
Current experience of working under indirect supervision

Desirable

Experience of working as a Phlebotomist for at least 6 months

Key Attributes

Essential

oHold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Higher Professional Diploma in Health and Wellbeing (NVQ/QCF - Level 3) or a recognised equivalent course
Phlebotomy Course
Commitment to and evidence of continuous personal and professional development

Desirable

Train the Trainer Qualification or willing to undertake

Experience

Essential

Previous phlebotomy experience
Current experience of working in a health or social care setting
Current experience of working under indirect supervision

Desirable

Experience of working as a Phlebotomist for at least 6 months

Key Attributes

Essential

oHold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)

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.