Job overview

We have opportunities for Band 3 Phlebotomists - we are looking for enthusiastic, proactive, self-motivated hard working team players with a keen attention to detail to join our very busy, friendly phlebotomy teams at West Herts Training Hospital.

You will need to be flexible in your approach to work a 7 day essential service, morning, afternoon, weekend and bank holiday shifts.

A good standard of written and spoken English is essential.

Part time post across sites*

Main duties of the job

Good communication skills are an integral part of this role as there is a need to liaise with Doctors, nurses, colleagues GP’s and other health care professionals.

The post requires you to work across the 3 hospital sites as required , as well as cover community clinics, GP surgery’s and domiciliary visits once you are proficient, and deemed competent by the Phlebotomy Manager - so this is the job for you if you enjoy moving around and not being in one place from one day to another!

Experience is preferable but not essential as full training will be given.

We are very proud of our Trust values and you will be expected to value these within your role and ensure they are reflected in your conduct.

Previous applicants please do not reapply.

Working for our organisation

There has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust! Major redevelopment works are planned as part of the New Hospital Programme.

These will be most dramatic at Watford General Hospital where up to 90% of buildings will be new.

The trust has recently gained teaching hospital’ status which reflects the dedicated work of many teams and individuals who have set the standard for delivering high quality training, learning and education at all levels of the workforce.

We are a flexible working employer

At West Herts we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. We are delighted to offer a variety of flexible working options for all staff.

Please check out our web page for more information.

We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask.

We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post holder must have experience of phlebotomy and be able to contribute to a quality blood collection service. The post holder will be required to work independently, liaise with other healthcare professionals, clinicians, laboratory staff, patients and / or their representatives.

This may be in a hospital, GP surgery, outreach clinic and / or a patient’s home. The post holders must observe the policies and procedures relevant to the role.

The work involves routinely handling biological samples that may contain pathogenic micro-organisms. All patient categories including high risk and isolation patients are included in the job requirements.

There is a need for some shift and weekend work that necessitates a flexible approach to the hours and site of employment.

Once deemed competent these is a rotational pattern for bank holidays and weekends.

Person specification

Overall Score Based on P / Spec

Essential criteria

• Score 0 does not meet the person specification, 1 reserved meets some person specification requirements, 2 Meets all person specification requirements.

Last updated : 2024-05-13