Phlebotomist in Wokingham

Requirement for the role is to work on a Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Are you looking for a new rewarding position working alongside a fantastically supportive team who consistently rate their job satisfaction highly? We are looking for a Phlebotomist to join our very well-established All Age Eating Disorders Service. We have a part time (22.5 hours per week) vacancy to work 3 days a week - Wed - Friday.

You will play an important role, under the guidance of a qualified GP, providing and delivering phlebotomy, ECG and routine physical monitoring to child and adult patients referred to eating disorders and mental health services. You will provide quality care and support which enables patients to be supported with a recovery focus throughout their care episode, whilst promoting independence and protecting choice, dignity, privacy, and safety. All necessary training will be provided. Our service covers the county of Berkshire.

Main duties of the job

• The postholder will be required to perform a range of venepuncture techniques and will work without direct supervision.
• The postholder will be required to perform ECG and other routine physical monitoring observations.
• The postholder is required to liaise with clinicians, other healthcare professionals including laboratory staff, with patients and their representatives and with commercial suppliers.

About us

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we are committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we are committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:

• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
• Your wellbeing is important to us.

Some of the benefits of working for us include:

• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites

Job responsibilities

The must haves for this role:

• Compassion towards people struggling with eating disorders and mental health difficulties, and a heartfelt desire to help others.
• Resilience which enables you to work in a fast-paced and at times demanding NHS environment.
• Commitment to your colleagues and the ability to support each other, muck in and pull together as a team.
• Creativity and innovation as you will be a part of a team which prides itself on adapting quickly and innovatively to change and challenges.

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed. We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have.

Please do not hesitate to contact Dr Sonia Hussain via email: Sonia.hussain@berkshire.nhs.uk who will be delighted to help.

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications/Training

• GCSE English or equivalent
• GCSE Maths or equivalent
• European Computer Driving Licence
• Continuous Professional Development
• Fully trained in phlebotomy procedures.
• Trained in ECG administration.

Previous Experience

• Experience equivalent to NVQ Level 3
• Able to perform phlebotomy procedures without direct supervision.
• Previous Laboratory work experience
• Work experience in a healthcare environment

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to work accurately and quickly in an organised manner with attention to detail.
• A good level of computer literacy
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work both as part of a team and individually.
• Ability to deal with difficult situations and resolve conflict.
• Good telephone manner

Additional Requirements

• Ability to travel to multiple sites
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Sound understanding of health and safety requirements.
• Awareness of data protection and confidentiality issues
• Well presented, tidy in appearance
• Must comply with Trust requirements for health.
• Willingness to be flexible and vary working patterns in accordance with the needs of the service.
• Ability to drive and have access to a car for work purposes.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.