Phlebotomist

Job overview

An opportunity has arisen for a flexible  individual to join the Phlebotomy Service working as a Phlebotomist.

We have part time posts, 25 hours,  and also full time posts available.  For the full time posts they will be long shifts of 12 hours.

You will be expected to be available for work between the hours of 7 am and 7 pm 7 days a week.

Royal Derby Hospital – Clinic and Wards

Florence Nightingale Hospital – Clinic and Wards

Community locations - Coleman Health Centre, Babington Hospital, Ilkeston Hospital, Ripley Hospital, Old Heanor Fire Station, St Oswalds Hospital, Long Eaton Health Centre.

This is a 7 day service and the expectation is that once trained you would work every other weekend either on the wards or at a clinic.

You must be a car user and have business insurance as you will be required to drive throughout Derbyshire.

Main duties of the job

You will be part of a large team taking blood samples at varying locations in Derbyshire. You will work on your own initiative organising your daily workload to achieve departmental test turnaround standards, responding to situations that could affect the quality and timeliness of test results and their reporting.

You will assist senior staff with audits and data collection and will ensure the most cost-effective use of equipment and assist with stock control.

You should have a flexible approach to working and possess excellent communication skills being able to respond to enquiries from users and patients whilst maintaining confidentiality, this is a fast-paced and demanding role. It is essential that you have a caring and empathetic nature and have clear legible handwriting. You should also have basic IT skills.

Demonstrable experience of working in a care environment or customer service role would also be preferable.

Closing date of applications: 31 March 2025

Assessment day: 26 April 2025 (This date cannot be changed. You must be able to attend this assessment in order to be considered for interview)

Interview date: 2 May 2025

Please be aware this post requires you to hold a Full UK driving licence and access to a car for work purposes. You MUST state this in the supporting information section, if this information is not provided your application will be rejected.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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