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Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust

About

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust (HCT) is a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation, proud to provide excellent care at the heart of our communities. We have been rated as Good by the CQC and are one of the best places to work in the NHS, as judged by the HSJ. The Trust is responsible for delivering a wide range of community health services across the whole of Hertfordshire. We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity and encourage applications from candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. We support staff to achieve a better work-life balance through a variety of flexible working arrangements and have a good track record for recruiting disabled people. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum ‘essential’ criteria for the post as detailed in the person specification will be interviewed. If you have a learning disability you can complete an easy read job application. You will need to send this to hct.careers@nhs.net

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our Trust Values underpin the work we do each day, and we welcome applicants who share the same values.

Innovative - Caring- Agile

Contact

Address: Unit 1A Howard Court; 14 Tewin Road; Welwyn Garden City; Hertfordshire; AL7 1BW
Contact Number: 01707 388000

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Vacancy status: Open

Ref: 812-24-KJ-ICT-LLV-24 Vacancy ID: 6867113

Phlebotomist

Accepting applications until: 28-Dec-2024 23:59

Vacancy status: Open

Accepting applications until: 28-Dec-2024 23:59

Key details

Location

Site: Bishops College
Address: Broxbourne Borough Council – 3rd Floor NHS, Churchgate
Town: Cheshunt
Postcode: EN8 9XQ
Major / Minor Region: Hertfordshire

Contract type & working pattern

Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week

Salary

Salary: £24,071 - £25,674 per annum pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Grade: (NHS AfC: Band 3)

Specialty

Main area: Phlebotomist

Job overview

If you are Agile, Caring and Innovative, there has never been a more exciting time to join our team. Ambitious and proud to provide world-class care. Everyone who works at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust team plays an important role in making a difference to the care we provide.

Would you like to join the Phlebotomy service? Do you have a passion for delivering high quality patient care?

We are looking to recruit a Phlebotomist to join our team. For this role it is necessary that you are a caring and courteous individual that can work under pressure in a challenging environment. The post holder is required to collect blood samples by venepuncture methods from patients in the community in the Cheshunt area and in the Cheshunt Community Hospital Clinic.

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The Phlebotomist will be expected to support their team, department and organisation to achieve the Trust’s Values in their day-to-day work. This will be achieved by providing a venepuncture service to local patients. The post holder will ensure a clean, comfortable and safe environment for service users. They will work under the direction of the Locality Manager.

You must hold a full valid driving licence and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).

In return, we can offer you:

In addition to the basic salary, this post attracts a High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of basic salary subject to a minimum payment of £1,136 per annum
Generous contributory pension
27 days holiday rising to 33 days pro rata (depending on NHS Trust service)
Special Leave for family and personal reasons
NHS Car Lease Scheme
Eye Care Vouchers
Employee Assistance Programme
NHS Discounts

Working for our organisation

A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
You’ll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff
We put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities
Our staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust vision
We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and ages
We don’t want you to miss out so we’d like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible - Apply now
You’ve made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we’re looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To obtain venous blood samples from patients aged 11+ in accordance to trust guidelines.
To label specimen bottles accurately and place samples in appropriately labelled bottles and packaging for transporting to the relevant laboratory.
To conduct all procedures with an awareness of the individual needs and respecting patient confidentiality.
To record appropriately in the patient’s electronic records in accordance to trust policy.
To approach the patient with courtesy and give an appropriate explanation of the procedure.
Obtain appropriate consent for the procedure being carried out.
Recognise and respond appropriately to an emergency situation.
Ensuring stock levels are maintained for the phlebotomy team.

Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.

We are committed to supporting flexible working options for staff, wherever possible, and welcome discussions on flexible working patterns to support our staff to maintain a healthy work life balance.

We will communicate any interview arrangements with applicants via e-mail so it is advisable that you check the email address you give on your application on a regular basis.

Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band. All new appointments (excluding Medical & Dental roles) are subject to a 26 week probation period.

We are proud to be an armed forces friendly employer and support the employment of the armed forces community, including veterans, spouses and partners. For more information, contact [email protected]

Applications from qualified job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications, subject to you meeting minimum criteria of the role and salary threshold. Please visit the Gov.UK website for detail.

If applicable to the role, staff are required to hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use with business insurance (unless the member of staff has a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).

In submitting an application form, you authorise Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Electronic Staff Record Inter Authority Transfer process should you be appointed to the post.

Applicant requirements

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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.

Person specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential criteria

Good standard of general education including English and Maths to GCSE grade C or equivalent.
Evidence of willingness to undertake relevant study
NVQ 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent

Desirable criteria

First Aid, Health Care related courses
Previous Community Phlebotomy Experience
Relevant qualification in venepuncture

Experience

Essential criteria

Experience in Health, Social, Education or Voluntary setting
Previous experience with Adults & young people in the community.
Awareness of the need for confidentiality
Experience of caring for Adults & young person with special needs

Desirable criteria

Ability to contribute to the development of new clinics/services.

Other

Essential criteria

Car driver and access to car

skills and Abilities

Essential criteria

Ability to establish and maintain verbal communication.
Ability to maintain accurate, timely and contemporaneous records.
Accept delegation and work without direct supervision
Ability to recognise own limitations
Good time management skills
Basic computer skills in order to write up daily clinical notes, check email, do online training
Ability to work as a team and form professional relationships with colleagues

Desirable criteria

Experience of running community phlebotomy clinics

personal qualities

Essential criteria

Flexible to meet needs of service
Be prepared to work to guidelines and procedures
Ability to travel to patients home within the Lower Lea Valley area
Good time keeping abilities
Ability to remain calm and composed in a challenging situation
Good team worker

Other

Essential criteria

Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)