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Phlebotomist
The closing date is 04 August 2025
Applications are invited from experienced phlebotomist to work within the established phlebotomy team at the Furness General Hospital.You will work within the Team to ensure the provision of a phlebotomy service to inpatient wards and pathology clinic.
This is an interesting position, and you will be joining a team which provides a service combining a unique mix of duties in a busy but friendly department.
This will be a fixed term contract from 01/04/2025-31/03/2026
Normal working hours are 16 per week.
We are therefore delighted to offer this great opportunity for a Phlebotomist to take up this post working in a highly successful, modern department delivering outstanding results.
Main duties of the job
Phlebotomists are responsible for the collection of blood byvenepuncture for a wide range of pathological analysis.
Work is managed on a daily basis not directly supervised.
The post holder will work as part of a team to ensure ClinicalAccreditation is maintained.
The post holder will comply with local and national policies for thesafe and Secure processing of patient information.
Under the direction of the phlebotomy supervisor or the Head ofPathology Services you will be responsible for ensuring that a highquality service is delivered to the Morecambe Bay Hospitals NHSFoundation Trust and other users of the service.
All duties will be performed to a professional standard directed byNational, Trust and pathology service policies and procedures.
About us
We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Our community services for adults are provided in people's homes, community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals and our main hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent, improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care, advice and support.
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Person Specification
Questions
* 3 GCSEs or equivalent to include English
* Phlebotomy experience in a hospital or community setting
* Evidence of recent venepuncture Skills
* Computer and keyboard skills
* Evidence of good communication skill
* Proficiency in English language
* Ability to travel as required
* Evidence of team working skills
* Awareness of health and safety
* Evidence of written skills
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 name
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
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