Phlebotomist - Bank

Esht; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Eastbourne seeks dedicated staff for a Phlebotomy role. You'll collect blood samples, provide patient care, and work closely with medical teams to maintain high standards. Ideal candidates will have good communication skills and relevant experience in healthcare. The role offers flexibility in shifts, benefits from the NHS pension scheme, and a commitment to quality patient care. Join a team dedicated to delivering safe and compassionate healthcare services.

Benefits

Access to NHS pension scheme

Flexibility to work hours

Staff development opportunities

Onsite parking

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months experience in healthcare roles.
• Evidence of mandatory and statutory essential training skills, e.g., Basic Life Support.
• Experience working in the NHS.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood samples in accordance with relevant policies.
• Communicate with medical staff regarding patient care and sample collection.
• Manage patient bookings and data entry.

Skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Good level of general education including English and Maths

GCSE English and Maths grade 4 or C and above or equivalent

Current Phlebotomy competence certificate

Job description

We provide safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to over half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area.

We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £650 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive health services are provided by over 8,000 dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people’s own homes.

In 2020 the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being Caring and Effective. Conquest Hospital and our Community Services were rated ‘Outstanding’ and Eastbourne DGH was rated ‘Good’.

Our two acute hospitals have emergency departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services. Our centre for trauma services and obstetrics is at Conquest Hospital, while our centre for urology and stroke services is at Eastbourne DGH. At Bexhill Hospital we offer a range of outpatient, day surgery, rehabilitation and intermediate care services. At Rye, Winchelsea and District Memorial Hospital we offer outpatients, rehabilitation and intermediate services. At Uckfield Community Hospital we provide day surgery and outpatient care.

In the community, we deliver services that focus on people with long term conditions living well outside hospital, through our integrated locality teams working with district and community nursing teams. Community members of staff also provide care to patients in their homes and from a number of clinics, health centres and GP surgeries.

Job overview

Applicants need to have a minimum of 6 month experience in healthcare with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a commitment to deliver high standards of care to patients and to treat all with dignity and respect.

As a service, the Phlebotomy team provides a phlebotomy service to the hospital wards seven days a week and busy outpatient clinics week days only, as well as a new Community Diagnostic Centre unit in Bexhill.

As a member of TWS, we can offer you:

• The ability to browse and book your shifts via our online rostering system
• Flexibility to work hours that suit you
• Full induction
• Access to the NHS pension scheme
• Access to NHS staff benefit and discount schemes.

We require you to be able to offer us regular shifts and to commit to the induction within 3 months of job offer.

Previous applicants need not apply.

If you do not receive an interview invite within 2 weeks of the closing date you have been unsuccessful.

Main duties of the job

To collect blood samples from patients in accordance with venepuncture, infection control and laboratory policies and procedures. This will include collecting samples within the hospital and the Phlebotomy Clinic in order to achieve efficient and effective patient care and effective resource management within the hospital.

Successful applicants will be required to complete and pass an in-house venepuncture competency programme, due to this there will be a requirement to be able to undertake regular hours.

The post holder must be polite and diplomatic whilst speaking directly to medical staff or patients and provide advice solely on the process of obtaining samples within Phlebotomy. They greet patients, take telephone bookings and enter details on the department’s computer when a receptionist is not available.

Working for our organisation

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Qualifications

• Good level of general education including English and Maths
• GCSE English and Maths grade 4 or C and above or equivalent
• Evidence of mandatory and statutory essential training skills, for example, Basic Life Support, manual handling, infection control, fire etc
• Hold a current Phlebotomy competence certificate

Experience

• Relevant experience of working in Health or Social Care Environment in a care or healthcare role
• Relevant experience working in the NHS

Patients come first at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.

Our vision is to be:

• The healthcare provider of first choice for the people of East Sussex.

Our mission is to:

• Deliver better health outcomes and an excellent experience for everyone we provide with healthcare services.

Our strategic objectives are to:

• Improve quality and clinical outcomes by ensuring that safe patient care is our highest priority.
• Play a leading role in local partnerships to meet the needs of our local population and improve and enhance patients’ experiences.
• Use our resources efficiently and effectively for the benefit of our patients and their care to ensure our services clinically, operationally and financially sustainable.

Our aims are that all services delivered by the Trust are:

• Safe
• Effective
• Caring
• Responsive and
• Well led

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.

Name: Laura Ransom

Job title: Temporary Workforce Service Manager

Email address: [e-mail]

Telephone number: 0300 131 4616

Additional information: Temporary Workforce Services on 0300 131 4616