About this role
Job summary
Full-Time and Part-Time positions available!
Full Time: Pro-Rota Basis covering the wards, OPD and other services when require. 37.5 hours per week.
Part-Time: Pro-Rota Basis covering the wards, OPD and other services when require including weekends and Bank Holiday. Shifts: 07:30-12:30 or 08:00-13:00 or 13:00-18:00.
Would you like to work in a friendly and supportive environment in a Trust which prides itself on providing high-quality services to the local community? Kingston Hospital's experienced and friendly staff provides a supportive culture. If you can demonstrate a caring, compassionate approach and want to work as part of a team that values each other then we would like to hear from you.
Valid driving license and access to a vehicle is desirable.
Main duties of the job
Kingston Foundation Trust provide a full range of diagnostic and treatment services and have a national reputation for innovative developments in healthcare, particularly in 'patient-focused' care, day surgery and maternity services.
A vacancy has arisen for Part time Phlebotomists in the Phlebotomy Department at Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
- The successful applicants will join a busy team providing a venipuncture service towards, outreach and OPD departmentat Kingston Hospital. Previous experience of blood taking is mandatory.
- A good standard of secondary education and experience in dealing with patients, customers or clients in a healthcare environment is required.
- A pleasant nature, good communication skills and the ability to work flexibly within a team are essential.
About us
Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust cares for more than half a million patients a year, from across Kingston, Richmond, Elmbridge (Surrey), Merton, Wandsworth and Sutton. In 2018, we became the first acute hospital trust in London to be rated "Outstanding" for overall quality and leadership by the national Care Quality Commission regulator.
We have approximately 350 beds and directly employ around 2,900 staff. Our trust provides a full range of diagnostic services and treatment services. Our main site is the Kingston Hospital site but we also run a number of outpatient clinics in the community, including in Raynes Park, Surbiton, Queen Mary's Roehampton and Teddington.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document/s (JD) which contains more information about the role in the job description and person specification
NB: ensure any supporting statements align with the job description and person specification, as your application will be assessed against these criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE (Grade A-C) or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Previous phlebotomy, nursing or Health Care Assistant experience
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to self-organise, multitask and prioritise
Desirable
- Evidence of competency as a phlebotomist
Knowledge
Desirable
- An interest in and aptitude for the provision of healthcare
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
Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Kingston Hospital
Galsworthy Road
Kingston
KT2 7QB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)