Job summary
Employer heading
Phlebotomist
Band 2
Job overview
As a phlebotomist you are instrumental to maintaining patient's confidence in the healthcare system in their hospital. You will meet a wide variety of patients in different circumstances in order to obtain venous blood samples and/or cannulate them.
We are a small, friendly dynamic team that work together to meet the needs of the trust. No two days are exactly the same and pose challenges to overcome individually and as part of the team.
You can join the team with no previous experience as we support all new staff throughout their training journey, once trained with this specialist skill you will find this job rewarding as you will make a difference to each patient that you meet.
Main duties of the job
The role of a phlebotomist is to collect blood samples by venepuncture using specialist blood collection equipment from patients in clinical settings. Phlebotomists also assist on Acute areas with collection of samples, cultures and cannulation.
The post holder will work as part of a team of phlebotomists to provide efficient, cost-effective and timely clinical services to patients.
You will maintain high professional standards, professional knowledge and competency, undertaking continued professional development.
Working for our organisation
There’s never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We’re working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital to open in 2030 and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we’ve ever undertaken.
Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.
At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.
We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as ‘Good’, and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.
We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome. We love working here and think you will too.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Job description and Person Specification for more details relevant to the role requirements.
Person specification
Qualifications/training and professional development
Essential criteria
- Good general level of education
- CSE/GCSE
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development
- ECDL
Experience
Essential criteria
- Managing own time and resources
- Able to work autonomously in clinics and ward areas
- Commitment to in-house training and continuing development
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working with people in a care setting
Skills, abilities, and knowledge
Essential criteria
- Good interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate flexibility and have the ability to work as part of a team
- Numerate
- Knowledge and understanding of one’s role within the team and self-awareness
- Able to demonstrate and understand confidentiality
- Supportive and caring attitude to patients and colleagues.
Aptitude
Essential criteria
- Confident nature
Desirable criteria
- Able to use initiative within safe phlebotomy guidelines
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Nicola Howe
- Job title
- Phlebotomy Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01553 613066
- Additional information
Please note we cannot answer calls after 16:00 or at weekends/bank holidays
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