Job summary
- Main area
- Phlebotomy
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 372-FSS2689
- Employer
- Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Huddersfield Royal Infirmary OR Calderdale Royal Hospital
- Town
- Huddersfield & Halifax
- Salary
- £23,615 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 29/01/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 13/02/2025
Employer heading
Phlebotomist
NHS AfC: Band 2
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics.
We are committed to recruiting to our values. Leading One Culture of Care underpins our values by creating an environment, tone and behaviours across all parts of the Trust that are fundamentally rooted in compassionate care.
We are open to considering a wide range of flexible working arrangements. There are opportunities to flex the days of the week, hours and times of work and place of work including: part-time, job-share, flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home when appropriate. Please talk to us during the interview process to discuss any flexibility that you may require.
We received our Silver Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we provided its statement of intent to support all Defence personnel and we welcome application to work for us. Find out more - Why Choose CHFT?
Our Future Plans
The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded capital funding to invest in local health services at both Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary. This is a significant investment and an opportunity to enhance services for our populations in Calderdale and Huddersfield and West Yorkshire for generations to come. To find out more, please visit https://future.cht.nhs.uk/
Job overview
******PART-TIME POSTS AVAILABLE******
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team of phlebotomists working for the Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
We are looking for individuals who must have evidence of a good level of education along with a determination to deliver high quality compassionate care to our patients.
Main duties of the job
Our phlebotomy team deliver a high-quality patient focused blood taking service in a wide range of settings across Calderdale, and Kirklees. This includes taking blood in our two hospitals, GP surgeries, out-patient services, community diagnostic centres and patients’ homes.
Good IT skills are essential to this post, along with experience of working in a health care setting or customer service focused role . Previous experience in venepuncture would be desirable, but is not essential as we will deliver full training to the right calibre of person.
Working for our organisation
You must have the ability to work under pressure and be able to meet the travel requirements of the post, as this post will require the member of staff to travel between the hospital sites, community sites and patients homes. Access to a vehicle for work purposes is required.
Phlebotomy can be a physically challenging job, which requires manual dexterity, the ability to be on your feet throughout the shift, and the ability to manoeuvre tight and cramped positions.
We operate a seven-day service, including bank holidays, between the hours of 08:00 and 20:00, and the post holder will be required to work across all these times to deliver the service.
However, the service requirements are continually changing to meet with needs of the patients, so flexibility is a key component.
Relevant posts will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Please ensure you provide TWO appropriate individuals as referees one from your previous/last employer. Please refer to the job specification essential guidance before completing your application form.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the full job description and person specification to ensure you are suitable for this position.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
• Maintain patient dignity and confidentiality at all times.
• Adhere to Trust Aseptic Non-Touch Technique Policy (ANTT).
• Work unsupervised in our hospital settings, community clinics and undertaking domiciliary (home) visits, along with business insurance.
• Keep fully stocked Phlebotomy trolleys, cupboards and drawers within blood collecting
units and clinics and support stock taking out in the community settings.
• Maintain work areas and trolleys, keeping them clean, neat, and tidy.
• Undertake surveys/audits when requested to do so.
• Attend to staff and patients queries, referring appropriately.
• Comply with all Health and Safety Regulations
• Use of a visual display unit to book appointments and access the Trust intranet, Q-pulse and work-related e-mails.
• There is a commitment to work a seven-day service inclusive of bank holidays between
the hours of 08:00 and 20:00. Must be flexible to adapt to the needs of the service.
• It will be necessary to cover other staff when required.
• Any duties as defined by the Phlebotomy Operations Manager and Team leader in charge.
Person specification
QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING
Essential criteria
- Educated to GCSE level A* - D or equivalent in Mathematics & English
- Level 2 NVQ/QCF or equivalent in healthcare or customer service-related subject
- Willingness to complete further training to complement and support specified role
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable experience of working in a health care setting or customer service focused role
- Evidence of complying with legislation, policies and procedures
- Evidence of ability to work under pressure whilst ensuring that patients are your priority
- Experience of basic computer skills including Microsoft Office packages
- Ability to lift, bend, push, pull and stand for long periods of time
- Access to suitable transport (required to work in the community and visit patients at their homes, it is unlikely that public transport will meet this requirement). Reasonable adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience using Point of Care testing equipment
- Previous Phlebotomy experience
COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)
Essential criteria
- Compassionate and empathetic with a good understanding of equality and diversity
- Effective communication skills with a wide range of individuals
- Professional and positive demeanour, smart appearance, hardworking, flexible, reliable
- Attention to detail and accuracy, for example, completing patient identification checks
- Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team
- Ability to work flexibly at a range of sites and over the full range of hours delivered by the phlebotomy service
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Becki Burn
- Job title
- POCT Manager (acting Phlebotomy Manager)
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01484355763
- Additional information
Phlebotomy Team Leaders Mandy Ferris, Bernice Ledgard & Lisa Popps
[email protected], [email protected] & [email protected]
01484 355763 & 01422 222050
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