Job overview
Applications are invited from enthusiastic individuals with a keen interest in Phlebotomy. We are looking to recruit a phlebotomist to join our Phlebotomy team in the Pathology department at Salisbury District Hospital.
The role will include working alongside other healthcare professionals to provide a flexible and responsive phlebotomy service. Previous phlebotomy skills are desirable, but not essential as full training will be given. Once appropriate competency is achieved further training in cannulation and paediatric phlebotomy will be undertaken.
Some shift working will be required and flexible working is encouraged. The service supports a number of offsite outreach clinics and will involve working alongside the laboratory and medical staff. In this role there will be the opportunity to work on the hospital wards, in the Outpatients area, offsite clinics and the Children’s Unit and will suit an enthusiastic and flexible candidate.
Main duties of the job
Full training will be provided to the successful candidate so a willingness to learn is important. Candidates should also have good communication skills and basic computer skills.
Informal visits are encouraged to learn more about this exciting role. Please see the additional contact details below to arrange.
Working for our organisation
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is an innovative hospital with a proud heritage and over 250 years of experience behind us. Here we’re driven to deliver an outstanding experience for everyone and have been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment we continue to provide for our patients and also our staff.
We are an acute Trust, rated “Good” by the CQC, with a track record of high performance providing regional and super regional specialist services such as: Burns, Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery, Wessex Regional Genetics Laboratory, Wessex Rehabilitation, Spires Cleft Centre and the Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre. We have about 470 beds and employ over 4000 staff.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. We think working here is pretty rewarding. You can access a range of NHS discounts, receive a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. On-site benefits include car parking (fee applies), leisure centre, day nursery and holiday play scheme.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
Person specification
Experience / Skills
Essential criteria
1. Good interpersonal and communication skills
2. Previous experience in venepuncture and/or Cannulation is an advantage but not essential as full training can be given
3. To be able to work under supervision during training period
4. To be able to work as a member of a team
5. Ability to communicate at all levels, e.g. with patients, colleagues, other members of the multi-professional team
6. Able to organise and deliver service to patients requiring venepuncture and intravenous cannulation
7. Able to recognise and work within the limitations and boundaries of the role
8. Provision of direct care to patients, aseptic technique, venepuncture or ability to attain competence in these skills
Desirable criteria
9. Cannulation and/or phlebotomy experience.
These include but aren't limited to:-
10. Holiday starting at 27 days plus Bank Holidays rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years for Agenda for Change staff
11. Holiday entitlement for Medical and Dental staff starts at 27 days for Junior/Senior Clinical Fellows, Specialty Doctors and rises to 32 days after 5 years. Consultant entitlement starts at 32 days and rises to 34 days after 7 years
12. An additional day's leave to celebrate your birthday (after 12 months & non contractual) pro rata
13. Access to a career average revalued earnings pension scheme
14. Life assurance if a member of the pension scheme
15. An extensive Health and Wellbeing offer to help you deal with life's challenges
16. Exclusive deals and discounts websites saving you money on everyday purchases, treats for the family, eating out and utility bills for home
17. Cycle to work scheme
18. Uniform provided (where required)
19. On site Day Nursery and Holiday Play scheme
20. On site health and fitness club
21. On site car parking (fee's and restrictions apply)
22. Opportunities to get on - take advantage of our ongoing learning opportunities and training, to help you achieve the job and career you want.