About this role
Job summary
We currently have vacancies for a part-time phlebotomists to work alongside our existing team at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton. You will be providing a valuable service throughout the hospital, taking blood samples from hospital in-patients and out-patients.
Experience would be preferred but not essential as full training is provided. Please note the successful candidate will be expected undertake venepuncture on children as well as adults after full training and assessment.
Applicants who declared they have phlebotomy experience will be requested for evidence if shortlisted for interview
Main duties of the job
This post involves the taking of blood samples from patients in wards and clinics, providing reception/telephone duties as and when required.
Successful candidates will be based at the Royal Sussex site however at times you may be expected to cover other locations where the phlebotomy service is provided.The phlebotomy department is open from 7.00 to 17.00. The hours for this role are 27.5 per week worked on a roster including weekend working
About us
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Candidate Pack
Job description Job responsibilities
Please note: This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules, which set specific salary and skill thresholds. As such, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. Applicants will therefore need to already have the right to work in the UK to be considered. We include this information at the outset to provide clarity and avoid unnecessary inconvenience for applicants.
If you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at time of application.
To assess patients presenting for blood tests as per the indications and contra-indications for the practice of venepuncture. To confirm patients details and identity. To take blood samples from patients, exercising care and attention. To accurately label sample bottles in accordance with SOPs. To transport samples safely and securely to the laboratory whenever required. To implement initial dispatch to the laboratory for those samples requiring urgent/immediate attention. To deal with patients, their relatives, and other staff in a courteous and sympathetic manner, in person and by telephone. To undertake duties using established work systems and new systems as introduced, and to undergo training in their correct use. To record accurately numbers of patients bled in outpatients, wards and other locations Please see job description & person specs for full details.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
GCSE or equivalent in Mathematics and English Computer Literate, IT and keyboard skills
Desirable
Certification in venepuncture or willingness to work towards Previous experience in the NHS
Skills Essential
Ability to work accurately and quickly in an organised manner with attention to detail. Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken English Adaptable and flexible to change and service improvements.
Equality Diversity and Inclusion Essential
Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
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 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address Royal Sussex County Hospital
Eastern Road
Brighton
BN2 5BE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)