Job summary
- Main area
- Valentine Ellis Ward
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 22.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 290-SCCS-1532
- Employer
- Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- St Mary's Hospital
- Town
- London
- Salary
- £27,948 - £29,468 pa inclusive pro rota
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 30/07/2024 23:59
- Interview date
- 08/08/2024
Employer heading
Phlebotomist
Band 3
Fulfil your potential in hospitals that make history:
Charing Cross, Hammersmith, St Mary’s, Queen Charlotte’s & Chelsea and Western Eye.
With five world-renowned hospitals, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is full of opportunity if you are looking to develop your healthcare career. We are an NHS Trust of approximately 14,000 people, providing care for over a million and a half patients from north west London and beyond every year. We have a rich heritage and an ambitious vision for the future of our patients and local communities.
With our partners, Imperial College London, and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, we form Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre, one of 6 academic health science centres in the UK, working to ensure the rapid translation of research for better patient care and excellence in education.
We are proud of our heritage in innovation and we are early adopters of new insights in technologies, techniques and treatments for improving health.
Job overview
Are you skilled in phlebotomy and IV cannulation and passionate about patient care? We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced individual to join our team on Valentine Ellis Ward. We are offering a part time position which is Monday to Wednesday, 0800-1600.
Valentine Ellis Ward is a very fast-paced 23-bedded acute Trauma, Orthopaedic and Plastics Ward. We work closely with our Major Trauma Centre, so we also facilitate patient flow for stepdown of Major Trauma, spinal trauma and non-trauma neuro patients. You will also be required to cover Albert ward which is our stepdown surgical ward and carry out phlebotomy service on their ward.
As a band 3 Phlebotomist, you will be responsible for collecting blood samples from patients in a safe and efficient manner. Your role involves preparing patients for blood collection, IV cannulation, ensuring correct labelling and handling of samples, and maintaining accurate records. You will work closely with members of the team such as nurses and doctors to ensure timely and accurate diagnostic testing is carried out, making a significant impact on patient care and outcomes.
Take this exciting step in your career and become a valued member of our team. Apply today and help us make a difference in the lives of our patients!
Main duties of the job
- To provide high-quality phlebotomy services including IV cannulation, ensuring accurate and efficient collection, labelling and handling of blood samples
- This role is essential for supporting diagnostic processes and patient care by ensuring that blood samples are collected in a safe, professional and compassionate manner
- To work towards improving the patient experience
Working for our organisation
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential criteria
- QCF Level 3 in Health or equivalent (NVQ3, Advanced Apprenticeship)
Experience
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate a clear insight into the role.
- Up to date experience; worked within an acute care setting within the last 18 months
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential criteria
- Good communication skills
- Good team working and interpersonal skills
- Ability to perform venepuncture ad IV cannulation
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Jane Frawley
- Job title
- Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
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