Job overview

The post provides a fantastic opportunity to work as part of the phlebotomy team based at Weston Park Outpatients. The post holder will be undertaking phlebotomy on patients within the cancer network. using clinical skills such as venepuncture to patients attending the department. Applicants must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

As a phlebotomist you will take blood samples from patients which are examined in a laboratory and the results can be used to quickly diagnose diseases and conditions. When taking blood, you have to:

ensure the patient is comfortable.
be aware of any nursing care that the patient is receiving.
take the blood correctly so it can be used for testing.
label the samples carefully.
store the blood correctly.
deliver the samples promptly to the lab.

Patients may be nervous about having their blood taken, so you will need to reassure them and put them at ease.

Main duties of the job

As a phlebotomist, you'll need:

to be caring and kind. willing to be hands-on with patients. to be able to put patients at ease - they might feel anxious about giving blood. able to follow instructions and procedures. able to work in a team but use your own initiative. able to explain procedures to patients, careful and methodical

You'll also need:

good communication skills including listening skills good organisational and observational skill

Working for our organisation

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

Location: The base for the service is Weston Park Hospital, Sheffield, S10 2SJ. However the post holder may also be required and it is a condition of employment that they are also able, to undertake duties at any of the other sites where Sheffield Teaching Hospitals is responsible for delivering cancer treatment activity. It is anticipated that this may include the hospitals at Barnsley, Chesterfield, Rotherham, Doncaster as well as any other sites within the South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Cancer Network.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria

Experience of time management skills and prioritising work

Desirable criteria

Relevant experience of working in a health care setting as a phlebotomist Experience in venepuncture

Education and Qualifications

Essential criteria

Level 2 QCF Diploma in Clinical Healthcare support/ Level 2 NVQ in Healthcare/Health & Social Care GCSE A*- D (4-9) in English Language or equivalent (e.g. Certificate in Adult Literacy at Level 1) GCSE A* - D (4-9) or equivalent in Mathematics (e.g. Certificate in Adult Numeracy at Level 1)

Candidates are advised to read the attached guidance on using AI technology. When you complete your application, you are required to declare that the information in your application form is true and complete. The personal statement is exactly that; personal.

When selecting to apply via NHS Jobs, you will be redirected to our preferred recruitment system called Trac. You will be asked to create and submit your application via the Trac recruitment system.

You will not be able to track the progress of your application or receive messages through the NHS Jobs website, and furthermore, as an employer, we will not be able to respond to any e-mails sent to us via the NHS Jobs website. All communications should be sent via your Trac system account.

If you are offered employment at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals your information will be transferred from the Trac recruitment system into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. In addition, in submitting an application form, you authorise our Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the ESR IAT process should you be appointed.

Please note, all communication regarding your application will be made via email sent via the Trac recruitment system, please ensure you check your junk/spam folders as emails are sometimes filtered there.

The Trust is committed to its obligations in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, and we positively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Should you require any assistance in applying for the position please contact the General or Medical Human Resources Departments on the number identified on the NHS Jobs page for the organisation.

Job Share applicants are welcome for all full time posts unless indicated but cannot be guaranteed. In addition for Fixed Term Contracts, internal secondments may be considered, please seek the approval of your current line manager before applying for the position.

All employment with the Trust is subject to a number of NHS Employment Checks being met to a satisfactory standard including verification of identity, eligibility to work in the United Kingdom, references and qualifications in addition to professional registration, a disclosure and barring records check and occupational health check if these are deemed to be a requirement for the position to be undertaken.

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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.

Documents to download

Job Description (PDF, 104.4KB) Person Specification (PDF, 107.0KB) Candidate Application Best Practice Guide - please read before completing your application (PDF, 236.3KB) Information for Applicants on the Trust & Selection Process (PDF, 763.8KB) Candidates with Disabilities Useful Contacts (PDF, 113.1KB) Applicants - How We Use Your Information (PDF, 87.4KB) Staff Benefits (PDF, 2.7MB) A Guide to Using Artificial Intelligence and With Your Personal Statement (PDF, 163.6KB)

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