For questions about this job, contact:

Shabana Jabbar

Team Leader

shabana.jabbar@nhs.net

0113 3923684

Shortlisting Date: Early August
Interview Date: Mid August

Job Summary

Are you enthusiastic, reliable and experienced in venepuncture? If so we may have the right opportunities waiting for you within our Phlebotomy Service. We are looking for individuals who are enthusiastic and reliable to join our busy phlebotomy departments which are situated across the hospital sites and in the community. As a motivated individual you will demonstrate excellent communication skills along with basic IT skills which are both essential for this post.

The main duties of a phlebotomist include the collection of blood samples from both adults and children using a number of various techniques. This procedure will be carried out in both inpatient and outpatient settings as well as in patients’ homes and community clinics. There are also training opportunities in the use of hand-held analysers for near patient testing.

Why you should join our Team

The post requires commitment to professional behaviours, motivation and a flexible approach to working hours and duties. The ability to work as a member of a team and work without direct supervision are also skills that are required for this role.

Due to the high demand of our services, we have a number of part time and full time vacancies which will include the need for weekend and Bank Holiday working.

Working hours are between 8.00am - 20.00pm Monday to Friday and 8.00 to 12.00 at weekends. The successful candidates will be based at one of LTHT hospital sites, however there will be a requirement to cross site cover on occasion.

What you will bring to the role

You will be expected to:

• Manage contingencies that arise during the blood collection process
• Independently manage own allocated workload and perform and undertake non-routine requests for blood specimen collections
• Collect, identify and record the correct patient/donor information or data at the time of the sample collection and within full view of the patient/donor. This task calls for long periods of concentration that can be frequently interrupted
• Preparation / administration of loading dose prior to a specific blood test being performed. (e.g. Glucose/Lactose Tolerance Tests)
• Identify, select and utilise a suitable site fit for the purpose of blood collection using personal judgmental skills
• Identify, select and use suitable/appropriate equipment for the specimen collection using personal judgmental skills
• Obtain blood samples from patients/donors to a standard fit for laboratory testing ensuring minimum distress or discomfort is caused to the patient/donor during the blood collection process
• Interpret written requests for blood collection
• Communicate information to patient/donors of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultures or physical abilities, in a none-discriminatory or judgmental manner and be able to overcome barriers of communication within these areas

Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.

About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust

Our Trust values

The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.

We are.

Responsible
Open and Honest
One Team
Kind

Our Trust priorities

Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time

Our priorities:

People
Improvement and Innovation
Partnerships
Outcomes

Sponsorship Eligibility

To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.