In-Patient Phlebotomy Technician weekend only

Job Summary Vacancies have arisen for part-time Phlebotomists in the Pathology Department at Hull University Teaching NHS Hospitals. Obtains routine samples of venous blood from hospital in-patients and outpatients for the purpose of pathology testing. Assists the Phlebotomy Manager and Phlebotomy Supervisors in the provision of an effective and responsive service to our users within available resources. The phlebotomy team provides a 7 days a week service throughout the year. The post holder should be prepared to work weekends only, which attract unsocial hours payment as specified under the Terms and Conditions of Agenda for Change. The post holder may be based at Hull Royal Infirmary or at Castle Hill Hospital and will be required to provide cover on both sites to meet the service needs. Main Duties of the Job The successful applicants will join a busy Phlebotomy team in providing essential venepuncture services to wards and departments at Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital. Previous experience of blood taking from veins of the arm or finger prick and/or other clinical experience is desirable but not essential, as successful applicants will have full venepuncture training provided. The post is suited to any applicant already from a healthcare background or those wishing to take their first steps into a career in healthcare/healthcare sciences. A good standard of secondary education and experience in dealing with patients, customers, or clients in a healthcare environment is required. A pleasant and compassionate nature, good communication skills, and the ability to work flexibly within a team are essential. Core hours of duty are over two shifts; 07:30 till 11:45, Saturday and Sundays at Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital. The post holder will undertake regular training and competency assessment to ensure the highest standard of care for our patients is offered. About Us The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion. Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve. Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital, and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH. As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery, and oncology. We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled, and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership, and our community. Date Posted : 29 January 2025 Pay Scheme : Agenda for Change Band : Band 2 Salary : £23,615 a year PA PR Contract : Permanent Working Pattern : Part-time Reference Number : 356-25-6967616 Job Locations : HRI / CHH, Hull, HU3 2JZ Job Description Responsibilities For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Person Specification Qualifications Essential: RQF Level 2 Desirable: Other relevant qualifications Experience Essential: Experience of dealing with patients or in care settings Desirable: Phlebotomist or Blood Sciences experience Skills and Knowledge Able to work without close supervision yet fit into a team when required Able to follow a full training programme to maintain required level of competency Able to work to specified procedures Able to work under pressure Other Requirements Flexible nature able to cope with changing demands of the service. Must be able to communicate with patients and other professionals at all levels Responsible and mature attitude. Articulate and confident with a pleasant manner Suitable level of dexterity required for the role Able to wear personal protective equipment 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 : Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Address : HRI / CHH, Hull, HU3 2JZ Employer's Website :

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