Band 3 Phlebotomist - NHS Professionals : Job Details

Band 3 Phlebotomist

West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust

Hemel Hempstead General Hospital and/or St Albans City Hospital

£13.79/hour

Full and part time covering a Monday to Friday service

West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust are looking for a confident Phlebotomist to join under a long-term placement contract to support in the Phlebotomy clinic at their Hemel and/or St Albans clinics and wards. Are you passionate about delivering the best care to your patients? Are you looking for flexibility in a role? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

We are looking for individuals who are able to effectively communicate with patients and other healthcare professionals with strong written and verbal communication. The ideal candidate will be empathetic, compassionate and caring to patients who struggle having bloods taken. The candidate must be able to work independently without supervision. You will be working alongside experienced phlebotomists and receptionists.

Responsibilities include:

• Collects blood samples from patients using venepuncture techniques
• Dealing with and resolving difficult situations
• Ensure bottled samples are labelled and packaged correctly
• Answering departmental phones when needed
• Perform administrative tasks when required

What you’ll need:

• Phlebotomy Certificate or evidence of experience
• Strong organisational skills

• Excellent attention to detail
• Experience working within hospital settings
• A good level of computer literacy
• Driving license and a car

The benefits we can offer you in return:

· Putting People in Places to Care - be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.

• Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly.
• Blue Light Card - NHS Discount Provider
• First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.
• Our team is always happy to help - access our support line any time.
• Working options to suit your lifestyle- being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.
• Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSP’s own academy.
• Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.
• Being part of the NHSP Community means you’ll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.

Who are NHS Professionals?

NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.

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By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.