In-Patient Phlebotomy Technician

Job title:

In-Patient Phlebotomy Technician

Company

NHS

Job description

Vacancies have arisen for part time Phlebotomist’s in the Pathology Department at Hull University Teaching NHS Hospitals.Obtains routine samples of venous blood from hospital in-patients and outpatients for the purpose of pathology testing.Assists the Phlebotomy Manager and Phlebotomy Supervisors in the provision of an effective and responsive service to our users within available resources.The phlebotomy team provide a 7 days a week service through the whole year. The postholder should be prepared to work weekends and Bank Holidays which attract unsocial hour’s payment as specified under the Terms and Conditions of Agenda for Change.The post holder may be based at Hull Royal Infirmary or at Castle Hill Hospital and will be required to provide cover on both sites to meet the service needsMain duties of the jobThe successful applicants will join a busy Phlebotomy team in providing essential venepuncture services to wards and departments at Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital.Previous experience of blood taking from veins of the arm or finger prick and/or other clinical experience is desirable but not essential, as successful applicants will have full venepuncture training provided.The post is suited to any applicant already from a healthcare background or those wishing to take their first steps into a career in healthcare/healthcare sciences.A good standard of secondary education and experience in dealing with patients, customers or clients in a healthcare environment is required. A pleasant and compassionate nature, good communication skills and the ability to work flexibly within a team are essential.Core hours of duty are over two shifts; 07:30 till 11:45 & 10:45am till 15:00 at Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital, Monday to Friday. Participation in the team’s weekend and bank holiday rota is essential. You are only required to work one shift per day of 4.25 hours to meet the needs of the serviceThe post holder will undertake regular training and competency assessment, to ensure the highest standard of care for our patients is offered.About usThe Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.Made up of two Trusts – Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) – our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas – biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.Date posted29 January 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 2Salary£23,615 a year PR PAContractPermanentWorking patternPart-timeReference number356-25-6967467Job locationsHRI / CHHHullHU3 2JZJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person SpecificationPerson SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• RQF Level 2

Desirable

• Other relevant qualifications

ExperienceEssential

• Experience of dealing with patients or in care settings

Desirable

• Phlebotomist or Blood Sciences experience

Skills and KnowledgeEssential

• Able to work without close supervision yet fit into a team when required
• Able to follow a full training programme to maintain required level of competency
• Able to work to specified procedures
• Able to work under pressure

Other RequirementsEssential

• procedures Other Requirements A flexible nature able to cope with changing demands of the service. Must be able to communicate with patients and other professionals at all levels
• Responsible and mature attitude. Articulate and confident with a pleasant manner
• Suitable level of dexterity required for the role
• Able to wear personal protective equipment

Desirable

• An interest in the field of patient care

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• RQF Level 2

Desirable

• Other relevant qualifications

ExperienceEssential

• Experience of dealing with patients or in care settings

Desirable

• Phlebotomist or Blood Sciences experience

Skills and KnowledgeEssential

• Able to work without close supervision yet fit into a team when required
• Able to follow a full training programme to maintain required level of competency
• Able to work to specified procedures
• Able to work under pressure

Other RequirementsEssential

• procedures Other Requirements A flexible nature able to cope with changing demands of the service. Must be able to communicate with patients and other professionals at all levels
• Responsible and mature attitude. Articulate and confident with a pleasant manner
• Suitable level of dexterity required for the role
• Able to wear personal protective equipment

Desirable

• An interest in the field of patient care

Expected salary

£23615 per year

Location

United Kingdom

Job date

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 08:17:24 GMT

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