Job summary
Applications are invited from enthusiastic and well motivated individuals to join our team providing high quality, compassionate care to our patients. We also welcome applications from people with minimal or no Phlebotomy experience providing they have other required attributes.
The successful candidates will be required to undertake a wide range of duties appropriate to the Phlebotomy section but will mainly be involved with the collection of blood samples by venepuncture for analysis from hospital wards, outpatients, primary care and community clinics.
We currently have hours available at our Morriston, Singleton, Neath Port Talbot Hospitals as well as NPT resource centre, Gorseinon Hospital and Central Clinic. Successful candidates will need to be able to cover any of these sites.
The successful candidates will be required to participate in the weekend / bank holiday rota.You will be required to travel between sites in a timely manner.
Having a blood test done is often an essential step in a patients diagnosis or treatment and the care we give makes a real difference to this journey.
Main duties of the job
To collect blood samples by venepuncture from patients in a supervisedenvironment.To be able to communicate effectively with all members ofstaff and patients, whilst being sensitive to patients' needs.To learn all Phlebotomy skills to enable accurate collection of blood samples.Preparing and maintaining clinical areas.To work accurately and safely underpressure.The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.The role will involve visiting GP Surgeries and outlying Hospitals as well as performing venepuncture in inpatients. The role will include weekend, Bank Holiday and evening working.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
- Evidence of maintaining their personal development
- Demonstrates an understanding of the scope of the role in the context of the clinical team
- Knowledge of the fundamentals aspects of care and the importance of the promotion of health and wellbeing
- Understanding of basic physiology, e.g. normal vital signs, fluid balance, nutritional requirements
- Understands the principles of - confidentiality, consent prior to undertaking care, when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate registered professional for expert help and advice Safeguarding adults/children to keep patients within their care safe,
- Understanding of the Health Board's Values and Behaviour Framework
Desirable
- Vocational qualification in a healthcare related subject.
- Basic First aid qualification
- ECDL or equivalent
- Vocational Qualification level 3 in relation to a relevant Healthcare Science subject Or Attainment of SBU Health Board Phlebotomy Training Modules to Intermediate Level & Attainment of Advanced Phlebotomist training modules.
- Experience in Phlebotomy.
Experience
Essential
- Working with public/patients
- Working in a team environment
- Ability to effectively communicate with people
Desirable
- Experience of delivering training.
- Relevant experience of working in a hospital environment.
- Relevant experience of working with the public.
- Full awareness and understanding of health and safety protocols applicable to Phlebotomy including infection control.
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
- Evidence of maintaining their personal development
- Demonstrates an understanding of the scope of the role in the context of the clinical team
- Knowledge of the fundamentals aspects of care and the importance of the promotion of health and wellbeing
- Understanding of basic physiology, e.g. normal vital signs, fluid balance, nutritional requirements
- Understands the principles of - confidentiality, consent prior to undertaking care, when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate registered professional for expert help and advice Safeguarding adults/children to keep patients within their care safe,
- Understanding of the Health Board's Values and Behaviour Framework
Desirable
- Vocational qualification in a healthcare related subject.
- Basic First aid qualification
- ECDL or equivalent
- Vocational Qualification level 3 in relation to a relevant Healthcare Science subject Or Attainment of SBU Health Board Phlebotomy Training Modules to Intermediate Level & Attainment of Advanced Phlebotomist training modules.
- Experience in Phlebotomy.
Experience
Essential
- Working with public/patients
- Working in a team environment
- Ability to effectively communicate with people
Desirable
- Experience of delivering training.
- Relevant experience of working in a hospital environment.
- Relevant experience of working with the public.
- Full awareness and understanding of health and safety protocols applicable to Phlebotomy including infection control.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Swansea Bay University Health Board
Address
Morriston, Singleton, Neath Port Talbot Hospitals, Central Clinic, Gorseinon Hospital, NPT Resource Centre
Swansea
SA6 6NL
Employer's website
https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
