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Main area
Phlebotomy
Grade
Band 2
Contract
Permanent: There will be an expectation of cross site working (Medway and Sheppey hospitals)
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
  • Flexible working
37.5 hours per week (Saturday working on a rota basis)
Job ref
275-2411PHLEB
Employer
Medway NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Medway NHS Foundation Trust
Town
Gillingham
Salary
£23,615 per annum/pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
26/11/2024 23:59

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Phlebotomist

Band 2

Do you have the ambition and vision to deliver the Best of Care by the Best People?

Here at Medway, we pride ourselves on working together as one to ensure that our shared vision of Better, Best, Brilliant is achieved

Our Trust is a great choice for people who want to develop their career in an ambitious and dynamic environment; our employees are able to choose the coverage and supplemental benefits that best fit their needs and those of their families. This includes the promotion of flexible working opportunities across the Trust, we are able to give our employees flexibility on where, when and the hours they work.

Our culture and values are what drives Medway NHS Foundation Trust and is the heartbeat of who we are as an organisation. It is important that you understand and to refer to our values when you are completing your application and always reflect our values throughout your employment with the Trust.

Job overview

Phlebotomist

Division: Cancer and Core Clinical Services

Care Group: Diagnostics and Therapies Care Group

Band: 2                                               

Salary: £23,615 per annum/pro rata

Interview date: Week Beginning 9th December

We are recruiting for Phlebotomist who share our ambition and vision to deliver the Best of Care by the Best People and has the drive to take us forward, by ensuring that the Trust continues to be the first choice for patients and our staff.

Main duties of the job

To safely and efficiently perform venepuncture on all patients requiring blood tests as per the Phlebotomy standard operating procedure (SOP) at Medway Maritime Hospital, Sheppey Community Hospital or anywhere else required by the Phlebotomy management team.

Our values are Bold, Every Person Counts, Sharing and Open and Together. It is important that you understand and to refer to our values when completing your application and always reflect our values throughout your employment with the Trust.

We are committed to endorsing diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion; our policies / procedures ensure that all applicants are treated fairly at every stage of the recruitment process.

To contribute to our exciting future and become part of our team, apply today.

Working for our organisation

Here at Medway, we pride ourselves on working together as one to ensure that our shared vision of Better, Best, Brilliant is achieved.  Our culture and values are what drives the Trust and is the heartbeat of who we are as an organisation.

Our Trust is a great choice for people who want to develop their career in an ambitious environment.

Would you like to work flexibly?   In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement which will not mean sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We aim to support you to work flexibly in a way that will suit you and us.  

All of our substantive & fixed term employees can enjoy a range of staff benefits, a gym, an active health and wellbeing programme, an on-site nursery and a cycle to work scheme.

We are taking positive action to ensure that we can attract, recruit and retain the best talent and would welcome more applicants from under – represented groups to support the Trusts commitment to a diverse, inclusive and an employer of choice workforce.

All staff at Medway comply the Trust’s and the Kent and Medway Safeguarding Board’s policies on safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Responsible to perform venepuncture on patients in the inpatient and outpatient setting, preparing patients for venepuncture, ensuring they are given the opportunity to discuss their concerns and individual needs

Observe and report any side effects or untoward incidents which may result of the venepuncture procedure relating to the patient or the Phlebotomist

Adhere to all trust policies in relation to taking bloods samples from patients ensuring a high standard of service and patient care at all times. This includes correct labelling and safe disposal of the equipment used, ensuring you deliver blood samples to the appropriate laboratories safely and within time limitations

Treat all with dignity and respect whilst promoting a safe clinical environment for all patients, visitors, and staff

Be aware of and adhere to all hospital policies and procedures and collaborate with other health care professional to ensure that these are observed

Person specification

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Knowledge of a healthcare setting and background

Experience

Essential criteria
  • At least one years experience of taking blood samples in a clinical setting

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Basic IT skills
  • Able to provide and receive information, and relay test results to clinicians and other staff
  • Able to prepare specimens for diagnostic testing

Values Based Question

Essential criteria
  • Give an example of a time where you have demonstrated a ‘can do’ attitude (including the situation you were in) and the outcome

Employer certification / accreditation badges

No smoking policyPositive about disabled peopleAge positiveDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - BronzeDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - SilverDisability confident employerNHS Rainbow badgeStep into health

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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Demi Giles
Job title
Phlebotomy Team Leader
Email address
[email protected]
Additional information

If you would like to discuss this position or require more information please contact Demi Giles; [email protected] 

 

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