Job Overview
Do you want to be part of an innovative, dynamic organisation that is committed to delivering the best care by the best people? We are looking to appoint people who are as passionate about high quality care as we are.
We are committed to the delivering the best care for our patients. The successful candidate will share this commitment and demonstrate our Trust values.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for band 4 Senior Phlebotomists to join our NELFT South West Essex community phlebotomy team. We are looking to recruit experienced Phlebotomists to deputise for our Clinical Phlebotomy Leads. We require staff who can work in our busy fast‑paced service and enthusiastic individuals to join our team. The successful applicant must be flexible, a good team worker and be able to communicate effectively with patients, carers and other members of the team.
Main duties of the job
Your responsibilities will include leading on providing a domiciliary service, supervising the CDC phlebotomy service, training staff on venepuncture skills and help support with day to day line management of band 3 phlebotomists.
We currently run phlebotomy clinics in multiple locations in South West Essex, as well as the domiciliary service.
Benefits
* Excellent working environments in a mix of state of the art and historic buildings
* A long‑standing and award‑winning approach to Equality and Diversity with supportive networks for ethnic minority staff, staff with disabilities and LGBT staff
* Staff Benefits including NHS Pension, childcare vouchers, a salary sacrifice car scheme, trade union membership and a range of ambassadorial roles
* A focus on staff health and wellbeing featuring subsidised gym membership, access to Mindfulness, walking groups and other wellbeing support
Working for our organisation
Starting with NELFT
NELFT places a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop‑in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
High‑Cost Area Supplement
This post also attracts payment for High‑Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,551 and a maximum payment of £5,735) pro rata for part time staff.
Certificates of Sponsorship
Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points based system.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details on this role.
Use of AI
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Person specification
Qualifications
* NVQ level 2 or equivalent standard of literacy and numeracy
* Accredited Qualification in Venepuncture
* Basic First Aid Qualification
Experience
* Experience of supervising and training junior staff
* Experience of Phlebotomy including Domiciliary experience
Desirable criteria
* Experience of overseeing/ managing health services
Knowledge
* Ability to understand office procedures and work on own initiative within appropriate guidelines
* Have a working understanding of general Phlebotomy principles
Skills
* Ability to work without a high level of supervision
* Excellent communication skills both verbally and written
* Good IT skills and documenting
Other
* A U.K drivers licence and the ability to use a car on a daily basis. The vehicle must have Business insurance which includes the transportation of bloods/specimens
* To be aware and demonstrate the Trust Values
Benefits (additional)
* A long‑standing and award‑winning approach to equality and diversity with supportive networks for ethnic minority staff, staff with disabilities or long‑term/chronic conditions and LGBT staff.
* A commitment to supporting colleagues to achieve a work‑life balance, through flexible working opportunities and our efforts to support our working parents and carers. This has resulted in us being recognised as a 'Top 10 Family Friendly Employer' from the Working Families Charity.
* Proactive health and wellbeing support, including access to our employee assistance programme, staff psychological support, individual wellbeing conversations and a network of health and wellbeing ambassadors.
* Detailed information about our wellbeing and benefits offer can be found in this link.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's a job share, part time hours or another flexible pattern.
Supporting our Armed Forces
We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Gold Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme. We have supportive policies, guaranteed interview schemes for veterans, reservists and military spouses and give additional leave to our Reservists so that they can attend their annual camp.
Equal opportunities employer
We are committed to equal opportunities and diversity and positively encourage applications from all sections of the community regardless of any protected characteristic.
Disability Confident
We are a Disability Confident employer and have made the pledge to commit to employing more people with disabilities. If you require this application in another format i.e. Braille or audio tape please contact the recruitment team on 0300 300 1530 or email recruitment@nelft.nhs.uk.
Correspondence with us
You are advised to regularly check your emails (including any junk mail/spam folders) for correspondence related to this post.
As part of our recruitment process, we may be required to share information you provide on the application form with NHS Counter Fraud Authority (NHSCFA) and/or other organisations for the purpose of the prevention, detection, investigation and prosecution of fraud or any other unlawful activity affecting the NHS. We also use third party providers to check and verify your qualifications who may be contacting you on our behalf to verify the same.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to ensure consideration.
If you require any additional support during the application process please contact recruitment@nelft.nhs.uk. We are happy to make reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the recruitment journey.
Documents to download
* B4 Phleb JD (PDF, 424.0KB)
* Candidate Recruitment Pack (PDF, 671.2KB)
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