NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.
The role:
The phlebotomy department provides a venepuncture service on behalf of all services within the Acute Division of NHS Greater Glasgow and CLyde.
The post holder is responsible for the delivery of the Phlebotomy Service to wards in hospitals within the Acute Division, thus ensuring target times are met and adhered to for the delivery of blood specimens to the laboratories.
This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a or a NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is unable to provide candidates or employees with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
1. Location based in Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
2. Part-time position (20 hours per week)
3. Permanent Contract
4. Shift pattern for this post are five days over the seven, 7am - 11am on a monthly rota
Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part time hours.
Key responsibilities:
5. To ensure correct identification and labelling of these samples and accompanying documentation
6. Liaise with phlebotomy team leaders regularly throughout the working day and clinical staff at ward level
7. To ensure compliance of operating procedures and written Divisional Policies are adhered to:
- Infection Control
- Health & Safety
- Incident Reporting
8. To ensure that “Patient Confidentiality” in line with written protocols, is maintained at all times
9. To provide cover for other phlebotomists in the event of annual leave or periods of sick leave
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
10. The post holder will be educated to standard grade level or have equivalent level of experience
11. The post holder will possess excellent communication, team-working and time management skills
12. Reliability and self-motivation
What we offer:
We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.
As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:
13. A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
14. Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
15. Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
16. Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
17. Enhanced pay for working public holidays
18. NHS discounts on
19. a wide range of goods and services
20. Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.
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