Phlebotomist

Job summary

Due to increasing demand for Phlebotomy services within MYTT we are seeking to recruit phlebotomists. We have 2 have part time 30 hours positions available.

The roles are cross site with base sites being at either Pinderfields or Dewsbury. The posts will require some weekend and bank holiday working.

We provide a phlebotomy service to hospital wards, outpatients, housebound patients, community clinics and the new Clinical Diagnostic Centre in Wakefield.

Phlebotomy experience is not essential as full training will be provided to candidates with the right qualities to join our team.

Main duties of the job

• The post holder will carry out routine phlebotomy (blood collection) duties as set out in standard operating procedures. These duties will take place within the blood collecting room, on wards and at selected clinics and surgeries or in the community.
• The post holders will also carry out 'near-patient testing'
• The post holders will maintain a clean, tidy working environment, following health and safety procedures and Trust policies to minimise risks to both themselves and the patient.
• The post holders must be polite, caring and understanding when dealing with patients and staff members.

Job responsibilities

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield).

Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation.

We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion.

As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers, home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more.

If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.