Phlebotomist

Do you like meeting people and working as part of a team? Are you responsible and reliable with the ability to put people at ease? If so, we have the job for you!

We are currently recruiting Phlebotomists to join our busy but friendly team at Peterborough City Hospital. Phlebotomists are responsible for the collection of blood samples by venepuncture from patients attending the hospital either as an inpatient or an outpatient.

Previous experience is preferred however, our main priority is to find people with the values, attitudes and behaviours that match ours and therefore, we are happy to provide training and support for the right candidate.

Please note:

the advert may close sooner than the date advertised due to levels of interest. Closing of the advert will happen with no notice.

The team provides phlebotomy services to the in-patient wards at Peterborough City Hospital. As part of North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust, staff are expected to be able to work at our other sites including Hinchingbrooke Hospital and Stamford Hospital if required.

As a phlebotomist your duties would include:

• Explaining the procedure to patients and providing reassurance if needed.
• The collection of blood samples by venepuncture.
• Accurate identification of patients and labelling of samples.
• Delivering the samples to the laboratory within required timescales.
• Collating information regarding patient statistics, audit and patient surveys.

Phlebotomy experience is preferred but not essential. Please see the Job Description and Person Specification to ensure this is the job for you.

Duty periods will be mainly between  hrs.

Applicants must be able to work flexibly over a 7 day rota which includes weekends and Bank Holidays.

Priority will be given to colleagues identified as at risk through the Trust's redeployment process.

As a phlebotomist you are responsible for the collection of blood samples by venepuncture from patients attending the hospital either as an inpatient or outpatient.

The post holder is responsible for following the correct procedures in order to ensure safety of patients and themselves. This will include identifying any risks and managing them appropriately, including clear identification of specimens that are an infection hazard and appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

The cleanliness and maintenance of all equipment used by the phlebotomist should be checked as required and any faults reported immediately as per the relevant SOP (standard operating procedure). If necessary, the operator will need to implement the BCP (Business Continuity Plan) to ensure continuity of the service.

• GCSE in English and Maths/Science

• Understanding of the role and responsibilities
• NHS experience
• Knowledge of Pathology IT systems
• European Computer Driving Licence or equivalent

• Willingness to undertake training to extend skill set to deliver role
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Demonstrable interpersonal skills - can works as part of a team or independently
• Able to prioritise own workload and meet needs of service
• Ability to concentrate for prolonged periods of time

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Integrity and personal credibility
• Strives for excellence
• Self-motivated
• Ability to be flexible and respond to the needs of the service
• Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision
• Puts the patient first in everything that is undertaken
• Awareness and respect for colleagues, patients and relatives cultural, religious and emotional needs and beliefs
• Professional appearance and behaviour
• Good previous attendance record
• Must be eligible to work in the UK

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.