1355 - Phlebotomist

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for two enthusiastic individuals to join our Phlebotomy Team. We have a full time post (37.5 hours) and a part time post (20 hours) available.

You will have the ability to work flexibly in order to meet changing work demands of the service. You will be expected to work across two sites to cover the services at Barnsley Hospital and the Community Diagnostic Centre at the Glass Works in Barnsley town centre. The hours will include evening and weekend working.

We are looking for a team player who is able to use their own initiative and cope well under pressure. You will be willing to undertake training and already possess a good understanding of confidentiality.

You will have excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate at all levels.

Previous phlebotomy experience would be advantageous but not essential.

Main duties of the job

This role is to obtain blood samples from adult patients through venepuncture. They will assess, monitor and manage the venepuncture site to ensure trauma to the area is kept to a minimum.

Please see the job description for further information.

Job responsibilities

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a position early.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities.

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to sustainability and growth.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.

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