Job summary
Employer heading
Phlebotomist
NHS AfC: Band 3
Joining #TeamNELFT means you’ll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We’re CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London, Essex, Kent and Medway. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas.
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Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Phlebotomy team working across Essex and Thurrock areas covering Community Hospital clinics and domiciliary visits to house bound patients.
Main duties of the job
We are looking to recruit a Phlebotomist to work in this busy fast paced service and require a keen and enthusiastic individual to join our dynamic team. You will work alongside experienced Phlebotomists and the Phlebotomy Manager delivering quality care to patients.
You should have a Venepuncture qualification and previous experience of providing phlebotomy services including clinics. The successful applicant must be flexible, a good team worker, used to working under pressure, have excellent interpersonal and IT skills and be able to communicate effectively with patients, carers and other team members.
Working for our organisation
Starting with NELFT
NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust.Ìý 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. ÌýAs 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 focussing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes.Ìý The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
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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).
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High Cost Area Supplement
This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £1,258 to a maximum of £2,122).
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We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The successful applicant will have a valued, challenging and rewarding role within the team and will benefit from the support of a friendly hard working team. 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).
Certificates of Sponsorship
Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. ÌýPlease check your eligibility under the UKVI points based system.
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.
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Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application.
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We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage.
Person specification
NVQ Level 2
Essential criteria
- Literacy and Numeracy
Competency in Venepuncture
Essential criteria
- Demonstration of competency in venepuncture
6 months expereince in clinic
Essential criteria
- Experience in clinic environment
1 year expereince taking blood
Essential criteria
- Experience of taking bloods in a domiciliary setting.
U.K drivers licence
Essential criteria
- A U.K drivers licence and the ability to use a car on a daily basis.
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Nickie Glaze
- Job title
- Phlebotomy Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07495014325
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