Job summary
- Main area
- Surgical Phlebotomy
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 252-7009793-A
- Employer
- Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Darent Valley Hospital
- Town
- Dartford
- Salary
- £25,329 - £26,958 per annum inclusive of allowances
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 09/04/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Phlebotomist - Surgical Wards
NHS AfC: Band 3
Job overview
Are you a healthcare assistant with phlebotomy experience? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time, permanent, Band 3 position working across the surgical wards of Darent Valley Hospital.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual who enjoys patient contact and working in a busy and multi-professional team environment, to support us in the delivery of a high-quality phlebotomy service. Excellent team working and interpersonal skills will be required as well as IT skills that meet the demands of the service.
You will work closely with the multi-disciplinary teams to provide a high standard of care and customer focus to improve the patient experience.
Main duties of the job
The main responsibilities for this role are to take blood samples from hospital patients with indirect supervision, according to protocols and procedures
To provide and maintain a stable and safe clinical environment and ensuring that samples reach the Laboratory in optimum condition and in a timely manner.
Other duties include assisting with the training and supervision of staff, providing phlebotomy related information for patients and liaising with laboratory colleagues and other services, as appropriate
Working for our organisation
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you’ll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we’ve achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.
We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.
If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Clinical responsibilities:
Works independently within the surgical wards whilst undertaking phlebotomy tasks, ensuring there is a team approach with members of the healthcare team on the wards.
Maintains the patients’ safety at all times, ensuring that patient identification is verified and that samples are taken and handled according to Trust and Local Policies
Ensures safe storage, use and administration of all medicines and substances according to Trust Policy
Ensures that Safeguarding procedures are followed for Vulnerable adults.
Acts as the patient’s advocate at all times.
Deals appropriately with unsuitable samples and/or requests
Assists with the training and supervision of staff, as directed.
Provide phlebotomy related information for patients.
Liaising with laboratory colleagues and other services, as appropriate.
Assists in the maintenance and implementation of department procedures, policies and documents.
Please see attached job description for more information.
Person specification
Education and Training
Essential criteria
- Formal training in Phlebotomy (must show evidence/certificate at Interview)
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills
Desirable criteria
- Customer Care Training
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
- Good understanding of infection control risk and measures
- Excellent phlebotomy techniques (to be tested at interview)
Experience
Essential criteria
- Sound knowledge and experience in Phlebotomy
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- Polite, pleasant and kind manner.
- Strong interpersonal and customer care skill.
- Flexibility in ways of working and hour/ shifts.
- High attention to detail and accuracy in tasks.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to be adaptable to meeting the changing requirements and needs of the service.
- A ‘can do’ attitude.
- Works well in a team
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.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sukie Gill
- Job title
- Head of Nursing
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01322 428100
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