The Phlebotomy Team at Raigmore Hospital have an opening available for an experienced individual to join them on a permanent basis. The Phlebotomy service currently covers most wards in the tower block, Monday to Friday and this has now been expanded to cover weekends.
This post is contracted as 10 hours per week (4 hours per day), worked as 10 shifts per month (2 shifts for two weeks + 3 shifts for two weeks), ranging from 06:30-12:00 across 7-days. There is some flexibility with the shift pattern, which can be discussed further at interview.
It would be ideal and advantageous if interested applicants are able to provide evidence of competence in venepuncture, however if you can demonstrate a willingness to learn along with previous experience working in a care environment, the opportunity to train for this position may be available for the right candidate. In addition, you will be confident working without direct supervision, be capable of building a good rapport with patients and making them feel at ease. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are necessary, and experience of using computerised systems would be beneficial. It is essential that candidates are able to maintain patient confidentiality, be trustworthy, and are committed to providing a high standard of patient care.
Informal enquires: should be emailed to kathleen.rutherford4@nhs.scot or joyce.struthers@nhs.scot
Kathleen Rutherford & Joyce Struthers - Deputy ANP Lead’s
ANP Services/ Raigmore Hospital/ IV2 3UJ
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