Job summary
As a phlebotomist you are instrumental to maintaining patient's confidence in the healthcare system in their hospital. You will meet a wide variety of patients in different circumstances in order to obtain venous blood samples and/or cannulate them.
We are a small, friendly dynamic team that work together to meet the needs of the trust. No two days are exactly the same and pose challenges to overcome individually and as part of the team.
You can join the team with no previous experience as we support all new staff throughout their training journey, once trained with this specialist skill you will find this job rewarding as you will make a difference to each patient that you meet.
Main duties of the job
The role of a phlebotomist is to collect blood samples by venepuncture using specialist blood collection equipment from patients in clinical settings. Phlebotomists also assist in the Emergency Department with collection of samples, cultures and cannulation.
The post holder will work as part of a team of phlebotomists to provide efficient, cost‑effective and timely clinical services to patients.
You will maintain high professional standards, professional knowledge and competency, undertaking continued professional development.
About us
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) King's Lynn is located near some of the most beautiful scenery in the UK, along the north Norfolk coast, and not far from Sandringham House.
We provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community‑based healthcare services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, in addition to parts of Breckland, Cambridgeshire and South Lincolnshire.
We have more than 4,000 staff and volunteers, approximately 530 beds, and a helipad for air ambulances. We work with neighbouring hospitals for the provision of tertiary services, including as part of regional partnership and network models of care, such as the trauma network.
In February 2022 the significant progress that has been made at QEH was recognised by the Care Quality Commission who rated the Trust as ‘Good’ in all of the core services they inspected. They recommended the Trust moves out of the recovery support system (formerly special measures).
Job details
Date posted: 22 January 2024
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 2
Salary: £22,383 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full‑time, Part‑time
Reference number: 426‑967‑24TAM
Job location: The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Kings Lynn NHS Foundation Trust, Gayton Road, Kings Lynn, PE30 4ET
Person specification
Qualifications / training and professional development
* Essential: Good general level of education, CSE/GCSE
* Desirable: Evidence of continued professional development, ECDL
Experience
* Essential: Managing own time and resources; Able to work autonomously in clinics and ward areas; Commitment to in‑house training and continuing development
* Desirable: Experience of working with people in a care setting
Skills, abilities and knowledge
* Essential: Good interpersonal skills; Demonstrate flexibility and have the ability to work as part of a team; Numerate; Knowledge and understanding of one's role within the team and self‑awareness; Able to demonstrate and understand confidentiality; Supportive and caring attitude to patients and colleagues
Aptitude
* Desirable: Able to use initiative within safe phlebotomy guidelines
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: The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Gayton Road, Kings Lynn, PE30 4ET
Employer's website: https://www.qehkl.nhs.uk
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