Job overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic  and experienced Phlebotomist to work as part of our team as a Training Lead.

This post is primarily based within Derriford Hospital Out Patients Department and the new Dartmoor Building , but the post holder will be part of a team providing a valuable support function for the entire hospital collecting blood samples from Inpatients.

Applicants must have a basic general education and  excellent knowledge of phlebotomy, excellent communication skills, be able to deal with patients and staff with tact and diplomacy, experience of delivering phlebotomy training, and the ability to work under pressure and at pace to see large volumes of routine and complex patients.

The hours of work can be discussed but core working hours are 6am to 5:30pm Monday to Friday, with weekend and Bank Holiday working required at times, there will be an expectation to participate in offer a 7 day service which can be between the hours of 6am and 6pm.

For further information please contact Andrew Conbeer, Phlebotomy Supervisor on 01752 430876.

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the    Person Specification.***

Main duties of the job

1. Responsible for the effective supervision of all processes in the positive identification of patients, the venepuncture and the collection/delivery of samples to the Pathology departments.
2. To supervise, mentor and support Assistant Technical Officers working within the Phlebotomy service.
3. To collect specimens of blood from PHNT inpatients and patients attending two outpatient departments, including Oncology.
4. To ensure samples and request forms match with the patient and are labelled correctly for delivery to the Pathology Directorate. 

Working for our organisation

We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.