About this role
Job summary
**Internal Applicants Only**
If you're friendly and enthusiastic with a passion for teamwork, our busy Phlebotomy department could be just the place for you to enjoy working. An exciting opportunity has become available for a Phlebotomist to join our high quality, dedicated team.
You'll be involved with different aspects of working in our hospital helping to provide excellent patient care. The post involves taking blood samples from patients on the wards, outpatients department, and clinics.
The post holder is required to work as aBand 2 Phlebotomist collecting blood samples by venepuncture from patients. The job will include some housekeeping and light portering duties. The post holder will be involved with the direct handling of uncontained body fluids from patients.
Main duties of the job
To co-operate fully with senior staff to ensure quality and maintain standards in the Phlebotomy Service within the Trust. To assist in achieving day to day service objectives. To take part in ensuring implementation and adherence to Departmental & Trust policies and procedures. To help foster a high professional standard and encourage good staff relationships. To take part fully in the daily routine of the Phlebotomy service. This may involve light portering duties and general messenger duties. To maintain patient confidentiality at all times. To participate in a system of performance review as required by the Phlebotomy Manager. To work as guided by Advanced Phlebotomists, and as directed by Senior Phlebotomists on the Wards, Outpatients Department, or occasionally in outreach clinics. To participate as part of a team to provide Phlebotomy cover for weekend and Bank Holiday rotas.
About us
At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.
An inclusive and supportive culture our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement. Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees. Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion
Job description Job responsibilities
We are looking for an individual with a positive can-do attitude, who demonstrates this through commitment to the role, passion for patient care and who enjoys working as part of a team. Working in our team of dedicated employees youll help us provide diagnostic results in a professional manner reflecting our core values and beliefs.
Previous experience in phlebotomy or healthcare would be a distinct advantage, although not essential as full training will be given.
Applicants need to be able to work a variety of shifts to respond to changes in service demands. The service operates 7 days a week, and the successful applicant will be expected to participate in weekend & public holiday rotas.
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information.
If you have any questions, please contact Mandy Hardcastle or Lisa Smart
Person Specification
Application form Essential
GCSE Level English and Maths (Grades A-C) or equivalent Excellent written communication skills
Desirable
NVQ Level 3 or similar in a healthcare related subject Previous Phlebotomy or Healthcare Experience Previous experience of dealing with the public
Experience Essential
Experience in Phlebotomy/healthcare clinical skills role
Desirable
Experience of delivering training
Knowledge Essential
Knowledge of health & safety procedures applicable to Phlebotomy & lone working
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.
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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 Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Address Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Lancaster Park Road
Harrogate
HG2 7SX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)