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Job summary

Main area
Phlebotomy
Grade
Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
37.5 hours per week
Job ref
320-CDCS-3323
Employer
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Florence Nightingale Community Hospital
Town
Derby
Salary
£23,615 pro rata pa
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
02/12/2024 23:59
Interview date
16/12/2024

Employer heading

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust logo

Phlebotomist

Band 2

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

With over 13,000 members of staff you can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day! Our staff go above and beyond and take pride in caring for our patients.

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services.  The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity.

As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds.  All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.

The Trust actively encourages applications from members of our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. These groups are under-represented in our organisation, and it’s important to us that our workforce reflects the diversity of our communities as much as possible.

Armed Forces and Disability Confident guaranteed interview scheme

To further support the pledges in the Armed Forces Covenant and to make a positive contribution to support ex-armed forces personnel (veterans) make the transition to civilian life, the Trust has introduced a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for veterans who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification, to help them overcome barriers to find civilian employment. The scheme will operate for all external recruitment.

The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and committed to both employing and retaining people with disabilities.  This commitment is to guarantee an interview for any candidate that has disclosed a disability under the Equality Act 2010 and who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification.  Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 will be considered upon request.

If you require support/adjustment with your application please contact the recruitment team on  01332 788466

Join us and help make a real difference to our Trust.

Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for; 

Job overview

You will be responsible for the taking of blood samples from patients who attend these centres which presently include Florence Nightingale Community Hospital and Ilkeston Hospital.  There will be an expectation that you would also be available to work at any of our other sites including the wards at Florence Nightingale and Royal Derby Hospital as and when required.

We have full-time and part-time positions and the Centres will open Monday to Sunday (7 days a week) from 7 am until 7 pm.

Please ensure you indicate under the supporting information what your preference in hours would be whether it is full-time or part-time.

You must be a car user and have business insurance as you will be required to drive throughout Derbyshire, please ensure that you mark on your application that you have got a full driving licence and access to a vehicle.

There will be an assessment in the morning on 15th June 09.00-12.00 Rooms K and L at Royal Derby Hospital - Learning and Education.

Main duties of the job

You will be part of a large team taking blood samples at varying locations in Derbyshire. You will work on your own initiative organising your daily workload to achieve departmental test turnaround standards, responding to situations that could affect the quality and timeliness of test results and their reporting. You will assist senior staff with audits and data collection and will ensure the most cost-effective use of equipment and assist with stock control.

You should have a flexible approach to working and possess excellent communication skills being able to respond to enquiries from users and patients whilst maintaining confidentiality, this is a fast-paced and demanding role. It is essential that you have a caring and empathetic nature and have clear legible handwriting. You should also have basic IT skills.

Demonstrable experience of working in a care environment or customer service role would also be preferable.  

Closing date of applications: 2 December 2024

Interview date: 16 December 2024

Working for our organisation

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

  • Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
  • On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
  • Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

  • We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
  • We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
  • An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
  • Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
  • Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
  • We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
  • We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
  • UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers

Person specification

Education

Essential criteria
  • GCSE level qualifications

Experience

Desirable criteria
  • Previous phlebotomy experience
  • Previous experience of working in a hospital or care environment
  • Previous customer care experience

Essential

Essential criteria
  • Valid Driving Licence and vehicle available for work

Organisational Skills

Essential criteria
  • Able to prioritise workload
  • Able to communicate clearly whilst maintaining confidentiality
  • Basic IT skills
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of managing workload well

Employer certification / accreditation badges

No smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerStep into healthArmed Forces CovenantNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark 2024

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

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Laura Randall
Job title
Phlebotomy Service Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07387248755
Additional information

Laura Randall - Operational Co-ordinator

Jackie Wright - Team Leader

Tel: 01332 785310

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