About this role
Job summary
Are you reliable, resilient and enjoy working with people in a hands-on role?
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is looking to recruit Band 2 Phlebotomists to join our busy Phlebotomy Service, delivering a vital frontline service to patients across our hospital sites.
Working Pattern:We have multiple part time posts available ranging from 10 hours to 32 hours per week. These posts cover working hours of 7:00am to 6:00pm, 7 days a week, exact hours and posts available will be discussed at interview.
This role is ideal for individuals who are confident working in afast-paced NHS environment, take pride in high standards of work, and are comfortable with thephysical and emotional demandsof a patient-facing clinical role.
What we're looking for
We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate:
Experience in acustomer-facing role, ideally within a caring or service environment
The ability to work on their own initiative while meeting tight deadlines Calmness and attention to detail under pressure Good spoken and written English communication skills Reliability, flexibility and a strong work ethic Previous phlebotomy or healthcare experience isdesirable but not essential, asfull training and competency assessment will be provided.
Main duties of the job
Phlebotomists provide a blood collection service toboth inpatient wards and outpatient clinics, across all three UHL hospital sites.
You will:
Take routine and urgent blood samples from adult patients (16+)
Work directly with large numbers of patients each shift Communicate calmly and professionally with patients, including those who may be anxious, unwell or needle-phobic Follow strict patient identification, infection prevention and specimen handling procedures Work independently from allocated worklists while knowing when to escalate concerns appropriately This is ahigh-volume service, operating7 days a week, 365 days a year, where accuracy, professionalism and teamwork are essential.
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
high-quality care for all, being a great place to work, partnerships for impact, and research and education excellence And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
we are compassionate, we are proud, we are inclusive, and we are one team This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Job description Job responsibilities
Working environment
Applicants should be aware that this role:
Physically demanding, involving prolonged periods of walking, standing and bending
Requires regular movement across wards, clinics and hospital sites.
Can be emotionally challenging, supporting patients who may be distressed or vulnerable Requires flexibility to work across sites, weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis This role will suit people who thrive in active roles and understand the realities of working in a busy NHS clinical setting
This role may not be suitable if you are looking for:
A fixed, singlesite role with no travel Predictable MondayFriday working only A sedentary or officebased position Limited patient contact or lowpressure work The Full job description and person specification are attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications Essential
Satisfactory level of general Education Good standard of written and spoken English. Demonstrates a commitment to further learning and development
Desirable
Educated to GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths
Experience Essential
Minimum of 1 year experience of working with the general public in a customer focused environment
Desirable
Previous Phlebotomy experience
Communication and Relationship skills Essential
Ability to deal effectively & empathetically both formally and informally , both orally and in writing when dealing with service users Ability to communicate both formally and informally, both orally and in writing when dealing with people Good communication skills/telephone skills.
Planning and Organisation skills Essential
Self-motivated, able to work independently Ability to prioritise Ability to work to strict deadlines Pays attention to detail. Ability to remain calm and work under pressure. Ability to use own initiative Flexibility of working hours and location to meet the needs of the service
Skills Essential
Basic pc skills
Desirable
Ability to use Microsoft Office applications including email
Other requirements specific to the role Essential
Ability to exert moderate physical effort on an ongoing basis including walking and bending good manual dexterity Able to fulfil all aspects of the job description.
Analytical and Judgement skills Essential
Awareness of security and Data Protection issues.
Desirable
Knowledge of NHS policy and procedures Knowledge of safeguarding and mental capacity act.
Equality and Diversity Essential
Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential
Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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 University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Address Leicester General Hospital and Leicester Royal Infirmary
Infirmary Square
Leicester
LE1 5WW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)