Phlebotomist

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Who we are:

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)

Position:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Phlebotomist based at Arran War Memorial Hospital.

What you will do:

The Isle of Arran is the 7th largest island in Scotland and is often described as 'Scotland in Miniature' due to its mountainous north and rolling lowlands to the south of the island. Arran is separated from the mainland. Ayrshire by an hour long ferry crossing from Ardrossan or Troon, to Brodick, and in summer, by a shorter ferry from Kintyre to Lochranza. Although located off the west coast of Scotland you can still travel by public transport to Glasgow in two hours. Arran's stable population is approximately 5000 which increases 4fold during the summer months. As well as having stunning scenery the island offers a wide range of outdoor activities and experiences.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and flexible phlebotomist/band 2 to join our team of staff providing care to patients within all of the potential care settings, with a focus on Community Nursing and supporting GP practice. The successful candidate will be able to provide evidence of work experience in a variety of acute clinical or community care settings. Staff will be required to work and provide care in all general areas within the hospital as well as working out in the community.

For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description

Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:

Essential

• Will be required to undertake training related to the role.
• Good general knowledge of phlebotomy.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work flexibly on own and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to work unsupervised and reports deviations and changes.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to carry out assigned tasks and can seek clarification of data on request forms.
• Driving licence.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Self-motivated.
• Ability to work with minimal day to day supervision in a flexible and person centred way.

Desirable

• Previous experience in a caring environment / role.
• Venepuncture.

For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification

Hours:

26.64 hours per week

Driving Licence/Car Ownership:

A car licence essential to this role.

Informal enquiries to Rachel Nicholls, Senior Charge Nurse on 01770 600777

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