Job summary
If you are Agile, Caring and Innovative, there has never been a more exciting time to join our team. Ambitious and proud to provide world-class care. Everyone who works at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust team plays an important role in making a difference to the care we provide.
Would you like to join the Phlebotomy service? Do you have a passion for delivering high quality patient care?
We are looking to recruit a Phlebotomist to join our team. For this role it is necessary that you are a caring and courteous individual that can work under pressure in a challenging environment. The post holder is required to collect blood samples by venepuncture methods from patients in the community across Stevenage and surrounding areas.
Main duties of the job
The Phlebotomist will be expected to support their team, department and organisation to achieve the Trust's Values in their day to day work. This will be achieved by providing a venepuncture service to local patients. The post holder will ensure a clean, comfortable and safe environment for service users. They will work under the direction of the Locality Manager.
You must hold a full valid driving licence and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
In return, we can offer you:
- In addition to the basic salary, this post attracts a High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of basic salary subject to a minimum payment of £1,136 per annum
- Generous contributory pension
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days pro rata (depending on NHS Trust service)
- Special Leave for family and personal reasons
- NHS Car Lease Scheme
- Eye Care Vouchers
- Employee Assistance Programme
- NHS Discounts
About us
A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS TrustYou'll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staffWe put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities Our staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust visionWe welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and agesWe don't want you to miss out so we'd like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible - Apply nowYou've made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we're looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To obtain venous blood samples from patients aged 11+ in accordance to trust guidelines.
- To label specimen bottles accurately and place samples in appropriately labelled bottles and packaging for transporting to the relevant laboratory.
- To conduct all procedures with an awareness of the individual needs and respecting patient confidentiality.
- To record appropriately in the patients electronic records in accordance to trust policy.
- To approach the patient with courtesy and give an appropriate explanation of the procedure.
- Obtain appropriate consent for the procedure being carried out.
- Recognise and respond appropriately to an emergency situation.
- Ensuring stock levels are maintained for the phlebotomy team.
Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.
We are committed to supporting flexible working options for staff, wherever possible, and welcome discussions on flexible working patterns to support our staff to maintain a healthy work life balance.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of general education including English and Maths to GCSE grade C or equivalent.
- Evidence of willingness to undertake relevant study
- NVQ 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent
Desirable
- First Aid, Health Care related courses
- Previous Community Phlebotomy Experience
- Relevant qualification in venepuncture
Experience
Essential
- Experience in Health, Social, Education or Voluntary setting
- Previous experience with Adults & young people in the community.
- Awareness of the need for confidentiality
- Experience of caring for Adults & young person with special needs
Desirable
- Ability to contribute to the development of new clinics/services.
Other
Essential
- Car driver and access to car
skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to establish and maintain verbal communication.
- Ability to maintain accurate, timely and contemporaneous records.
- Accept delegation and work without direct supervision
- Ability to recognise own limitations
- Good time management skills
- Basic computer skills in order to write up daily clinical notes, check email, do online training
- Ability to work as a team and form professional relationships with colleagues
Desirable
- Experience of running community phlebotomy clinics
personal qualities
Essential
- Flexible to meet needs of service
- Be prepared to work to guidelines and procedures
- Ability to travel to patients home within the Lower Lea Valley area
- Good time keeping abilities
- Ability to remain calm and composed in a challenging situation
- Good team worker
Other
Essential
- Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
Address
Abel Smith House
Gunnelswood Road
Stevenage
SG1 2ST