Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Phlebotomist
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Job Opportunity: Phlebotomist
Would you like to be part of a vital service taking blood samples for patients both in hospital and out at community diagnostic centres?
The Phlebotomy Department is seeking responsible and enthusiastic individuals to work as Phlebotomists to work on the Blackpool Teaching Hospital wards, clinics, outpatients and in our Fylde Coast Community Diagnostic Centres. This is an exciting opportunity to broaden your experience and learn new skills in this interesting role. You will be required to perform venepuncture.
Applicants need to be able and willing to start work at 07:30 am and weekends on rotation.
Please note - This vacancy will close earlier if enough applications are received.
Main Duties
- Taking blood samples (performing venepuncture) from patients on hospital wards, outpatient clinics, and in the Community Diagnostic Centres, which are then transported for analysis at Blackpool Victoria Hospital Pathology Department
Qualities We Are Looking For
- Good communication and interpersonal skills with a polite and courteous manner towards patients and relatives.
- A passion for delivering excellent results and an eye for detail.
- Good hand to eye coordination.
- Ability to work under pressure, as part of a team, as well as organizing your own workload.
- Able to adhere strictly to established protocols and Trust policies.
- Excellent work attendance and good time-keeping.
- Provide a caring and professional service for users.
- Maintain high standards of professional appearance.
- Enthusiasm, determination, and a positive, can-do attitude.
- Willingness to work flexibly.
- Willingness to work at short notice.
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You will need basic computer skills and be able to meet the physical demands of the job which include standing, bending, walking, and have a full driving license.
Previous hospital or community phlebotomy experience is desirable but not essential, as training will be provided to ensure you have the skills required to fulfil the position.
Applicants who present a professional appearance and caring attitude and who put patients at the heart of what they do are actively encouraged to apply.
About the Role
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This post is part of the local phlebotomy service, to provide venepuncture both within the acute hospital and Community Diagnostic Centres on the Fylde coast.
About Us
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is situated on the west coast of Lancashire, and offers a full range of district hospital services and community health services to a population of 1.6 million in Lancashire and South Cumbria. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology services across the wider region.
We recommend that all individuals employed in patient-facing roles, or those located on a ward or department where patients receive a service, should be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Contact Information
For further details or informal visits, contact:
- Name: Lesley Corbitt
- Job title: Line Manager
- Email address: lesley.corbitt@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 01253956705
Lesley is the current Substantive Manager. K Hinde will be the Bank Manager.
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