Permanent: link graded post, starting at a band 2 progressing to band 3 when competencies achieved.
Hours
Part time
Flexible working
30 hours per week (Some weekends)
Job ref
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Employer
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
OUH NHS foundation trust
Town
Banbury
Salary
£23,615 - £25,674 per annum pro rata (salary dependant on experience)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
23/01/2025 23:59
Interview date
05/02/2025
Employer heading
Phlebotomist
NHS AfC: Band 2
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.
The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.
Many of our recruitment programmes use Value Based Interviewing to identify those who have the skills we seek, who share our values and who are able to deliver compassionate excellence from the outset. We know that this makes a significant difference to your job satisfaction and above all the outcomes and experience of our patients and their families. For more information about our Values and Value Based Interviewing please visit www.ouh.nhs.uk/about/vision-and-values
Job overview
Your Main role will be to cover all 3 sites providing a patient friendly service as required, some weekends will be part of your rota,
Phlebotomists will be expected to provide a helpful and professional service to patients and healthcare staff within the Trust
We are looking for individuals with the skill and flexibility to support our services within Phlebotomy Outpatients and Trust wards.
The successful candidates should be willing to participate in the weekend rota and may be asked cover all sites.
The individual will be responsible for ensuring that the blood specimens are taken in a manner that does not cause undue anxiety to the patient and that laboratories are provided with timely, high quality blood specimens taken in tubes that are appropriate for the tests requested.
Phlebotomy Experience is essential
Excellent patient care and compassion
Ability to work across our sites
Good IT Skills
Having a blood test done is often an essential step in a patients diagnosis or treatment and the care we give makes a real difference to this journey.
To take venous bloods safely from patients on the wards, outpatient and the Phlebotomy Bus.
To work within a team and also lone working,
To work with a computer on wheels using the EPR system
The successful candidate will be appointed as a band 2 but will progress to band 3 once specific competencies are met.
Any training given will be at the John Radcliffe
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join our phlebotomy team .
Some phlebotomy experience is essential.
The phlebotomy service covers three sites throughout the trust covering wards and outpatients.
This post will require the member of staff to travel between the 3 hospital sites within Oxfordshire,
It is essential that the applicant has a full driving license and access to a suitable vehicle.
Skills/Responsibilities
To take venous bloods safely from patients on the wards and outpatient departments.
To check the identity of the patient, ensure than any special instructions have been followed (e.g. period of fasting) and to gain patients consent to proceed.
To take venous blood of good quality using aseptic techniques and ensuring minimum of pain and discomfort to the patient.
To make sure samples arrive at the labs safely
To work within a team and also lone working,
To work with a computer on wheels using the EPR system
To work in an efficient manner to ensure the phlebotomy work is completed in the best practical time.
To obtain and keep up to date with all learning
To ensure that safe working practises are maintained in the interests of both staff and patients according to Trust and Departmental policies
To co-operate with strategies to reduce cross infection
To make judgements regarding the viability of taking blood.
Working for our organisation
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. Find out more here www.ouh.nhs.uk
The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Job Description
Good sound general education
Experience & Knowledge Essential Desirable
Understand the principles of patient confidentiality
Previous healthcare experience
A knowledge of the importance and relevance of phlebotomy in the deliverance of patient care Skills & Ability Essential Desirable
Good interpersonal skills and able to communicate with patients and healthcare professionals
Basic IT skills
Competent, professional and polite manner
Ability to work systematically and under pressure in a busy environment
Ability to work with attention to detail
Degree of manual dexterity required
Good organisational skills
Able to convey a calm, caring and sensitive attitude to patients and their carers
Ability to work individually or effectively as part of a team
Ability to follow set procedures and protocols meticulously
Ability to concentrate for long periods
Ability to cope with routine task
Able to use initiative and act with minimal supervision in accordance with protocols
Willingness to work flexibly to maintain phlebotomy service
Ability to drive with access to a car, this is essential
Confidentiality
During the course of your employment, you may see, hear or have access to information on affairs of patients and staff. Post holders may only use such information as appropriate to carry out their normal duties. Post holders must not disclose personal, clinical or commercial information to any unauthorised third party; any such disclosure will be investigated and may lead to disciplinary action and possible dismissal. These obligations are in line with common law duty, the Caldicott principles on patient data, the Data Protection Act, the Freedom of Information Act and other legislation which apply both during employment and after the termination of employment.
Infection Control
To ensure the practice of self and others is at all times compliant with infection control policy and procedures. Hand hygiene must be performed before and after contact with patients and their environment.
Governance and Risk Adhere to all Trust policies, procedures and guidelines. Follow professional and managerial codes of conduct as applicable to the role. Take active steps to prevent theft or fraud in the workplace.
Duty of Candour The post holder is also required to ensure compliance with the statutory ‘duty of candour’. This is a legal duty to inform and apologise to patients if there have been mistakes in their care that have led to significant harm. It is aimed at helping patients receive accurate, truthful information from health providers achieving a wholly transparent culture.
Safeguarding
Employees must at all times treat all patients with dignity and respect and ensure that vulnerable adults and children are safeguarded from abuse and neglect within the provisions of the Trust’s Policies.
Training & Personal Development – Continuous Professional Development There is a requirement for all Trust Employees to take part in the annual appraisal process; this can be in the capacity of facilitating staff appraisals and participating in their own appraisal and development plan. The post holder must take responsibility in agreement with his/her line manager for his/her own personal development this includes attending all Trust Statutory and Mandatory training allocated for the role. In addition the post holder must be aware of their education responsibilities within their area of work.
Person specification
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Essential criteria
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COVID-19: The COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment , we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at Oxfordshire County Council Website where you can also find out more about how to access vaccination.
Nursing and Midwifery: For candidates applying from outside the UK: Please be advised that we work in partnership with Envertiz who will be managing your recruitment therefore by applying you are consenting to us passing your contact details and application to Envertiz so they can manage your recruitment and on-boarding. If you do not consent to this, please do not apply.
Probation Period: This post is subject to a 6 month probationary period. If you currently hold a contract of employment with the Oxford University Hospitals, this will not apply. This statement does not apply to Medical staff or Executive Appointments.
Referencing: When providing employment reference details please provide correct work related email addresses so references can be sought promptly when we are looking to progress your application. Your first referee will need to be your line manager, supervisor or clinical lead from your current or most recent post or place of study. Please note that if you have previously worked for the Trust we will require a reference from your last Manager, this information is essential if your offer of employment is to be confirmed.
Next Steps: Please make sure that you read the job description and person specification, and that your supporting statement reflects this as your application will be judged against these criteria. Candidates selected for interview will be contacted after the short-listing process, usually within 2 weeks. (Please note that shortlisting times vary when applying for a Medical position within the Trust). The majority of correspondence will be via the e-recruitment system; therefore you should check your emails regularly including junk mail folders in web-based email products.
No unsolicited recruitment agency telephone calls or emails.
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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.
