Job summary
- Main area
- Phlebotomy Service
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- 22 months (Fixed term end date will be determined after pre-employment checks have been completed)
- Hours
- Part time - 14 hours per week
- Job ref
- 371-CHS662-B
- Employer
- Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- West Berkshire Community Hospital
- Town
- Thatcham
- Salary
- £22,816 - £24,336 per annum, pro rata + 5.5% 2024/25 Pay Award
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- Today at 23:59
Employer heading
Phlebotomist
Band 3
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part-time, enthusiastic band 3 Phlebotomist to join our CQC rated ‘Outstanding’ Trust.
Based at West Berkshire Community Hospital, you will be working with a team of Phlebotomists. The departments opening hours are Monday to Friday between 07.45-18:30 hrs and on Saturday mornings between 08:00-13:00 hrs. We are a busy, dynamic department and would like to hear from suitable qualified people.
Interviews will be booked for the 11th September 2024.
You will have had recent phlebotomy experience (minimum 6 months) and are expected to complete our local competency assessments.
This post is 14 hours per week on the following pattern:
- Monday- 1400hrs to 18:30hrs
- Tuesday- 1400hrs to 1830hrs.
- Saturday- 0800 – 1300.
Main duties of the job
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Ensuring that the patient is as comfortable and relaxed as possible and confirming their agreement to the collection of a blood sample.
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Ensure safe collection of blood samples according to agreed procedures.
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Ensure appropriate and accurate labelling and dispatch specimens to laboratories.
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To answer the telephone and deal with calls politely and efficiently
Working for our organisation
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire.
We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer. We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you’ll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare:
- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.
Benefits of working for us include:
- Flexible working options to support work-life balance
- 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Excellent learning and career development opportunities
- ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
- Free parking across Trust sites
If you share our values and would like to come and work for us, please submit your application as soon as possible as we'll occasionally close roles early that have a high number of applications.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The “must haves” for you to be considered for this role:
- Phlebotomy qualification / GCSE or equivalent in Maths / English
- Previous experience essential
- Dealing with patients in a sympathetic and supportive way
- Excellent communication skills
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. For further application tips – see the help with your application document attached once you click apply.
If you’re someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, you belong at Berkshire Healthcare!
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.
Person specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential criteria
- GCSE English or equivalent
- GCSE Maths or equivalent
Continuous Professional Development
Desirable criteria
- Fully trained in phlebotomy procedures.
Previous Experience
Desirable criteria
- Experience equivalent to NVQ Level 3
- Able to perform phlebotomy procedures without direct supervision.
- Previous Laboratory work experience
- Work experience in a healthcare environment
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Ability to work accurately and quickly in an organised Manner with attention to detail.
- A good level of computer literacy
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work both as part of a team and individually
- Ability to deal with difficult situations and resolve conflict.
- Good telephone manner
Additional Requirements
Essential criteria
- Sound understanding of health and safety requirements.
- Ability to travel to multiple sites.
- Awareness of data protection and confidentiality issues
- Well presented, tidy in appearance
- Must comply with Trust requirements for health.
- Willingness to be flexible and vary working patterns in accordance with the needs of the service.
- Ability to drive and have access to a car for work purposes
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Carla Woolford
- Job title
- Clinical Lead Urgent Care
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07920765378
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