Chesterfield Royal Hospital - Derbyshire Pathology.
Phlebotomist Part-Time 18.0 hours a week (Band 2)
Previous applicant need not apply.
(Flexibility to do morning, afternoon, evening and weekend shifts on a rota basis is required).
This is an interesting and diverse role in a key supportive service within the Trust, with a focus on providing the best patient care. Integration with the wider clinical teams on a daily basis is a large part of the role, and means no two days are the same! You will be a team-worker, but have the ability to work independently.
You will be educated to GCSE/O level standard at grade C or above or equivalent. The ability to communicate at all levels and have experience of dealing with people is an essential requirement for the post. Previous health care experience and knowledge of Phlebotomy would be an advantage but is not essential as full training will be given. You will also be adaptable and reliable with the ability to work on your own in a busy environment once fully trained. You will have good manual dexterity due to the nature of the post and possess a positive, friendly and compassionate attitude towards patients and colleagues.
A full clean UK driving licence is essential with access to your own vehicle which will require business use insurance.
* Taking blood samples from adults by venepuncture and from children and neonates by finger and heel prick once fully trained and competent.
* Working in clinical areas, including wards, clinics, Emergency Department and Community settings across Derbyshire liaising with colleagues to ensure the needs of the service are met.
* Working flexibly on a rota's basis as part of the wider Phlebotomy team.
* Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
* Friendly and compassionate manner, with an understanding of dignity and respect for patients and colleagues.
* Stock management of phlebotomy consumables.
* Adherence to Health and Safety guidelines
Previous applicants need not apply
Closing date of advert: 18 June 2025
Date of assessment: 2 July 2025
Please note that this is a group session which may take up to 2 hours.
Date of individual interview: 10 July 2025
Please note if you are unable to attend the assessment day, you will not be invited to interview.
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.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Anne Robinson-Cornall Job title: Phlebotomy Team Leader Email address: anne.robinson-cornall@nhs.net Telephone number: 01246 513175
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