Phlebotomist (XR02) in Leeds

Are you enthusiastic, reliable and preferably experienced in venepuncture? If so we may have the right opportunities waiting for you within our Phlebotomy Service. We are looking for individuals who are enthusiastic and reliable to join our busy phlebotomy departments which are situated across the hospital sites and in the community.

As a motivated individual you will demonstrate excellent communication skills along with basic IT skills which are both essential for this post. The main duties of a phlebotomist include the collection of blood samples from both adults and children using a number of various techniques. This procedure will be carried out in both inpatient and outpatient settings as well as in patients' homes and community clinics. There are also training opportunities in the use of hand-held analysers for near patient testing.

The post requires commitment to professional behaviours, motivation and a flexible approach to working hours and duties. The ability to work as a member of a team and work without direct supervision are also skills that are required for this role.

Due to the high demand of our services, we have a number of part time and full time vacancies which will include the need for weekend and Bank Holiday working. Working hours are between 8.00am - 8.00pm Monday to Friday and 8.00 to 12.00 at weekends. The successful candidates will be based at one of LTHT hospital sites, however there will be a requirement to cross-site cover on occasion.

Main duties of the job

JOB PURPOSE/SUMMARY

• To perform Venepuncture and Veneole (capillary sampling) blood collection procedures (the piercing/puncturing of veins or the slicing of veneoles, which are both invasive, clinical procedures).
• To extract blood samples from patients/donors in a manner that makes the blood sample suitable/fit for analytical, therapeutic or diagnostic testing and purpose.
• Working on hospital wards, clinics, community-based clinics within other organisations & NHS Trusts and also in the patient’s domicile.
• As the job holder you will be required to work as a member of the departmental team. You will be expected to perform a range of routine tasks in support of biomedical, scientific and medical staff.
• You will have problem solving skills that will allow you to make judgements and decisions about job related situations.
• You will be required to communicate information, some of which may be related to patient management and care, to colleagues, healthcare staff and other organizations.
• There is a requirement to work weekends, bank holidays and cover service delivery times between 08.00 and 20.00 as the roster dictates.
• The jobholder must comply with the wearing of PPE as appropriate to the clinical situation - this may involve wearing face masks for a considerable length of time.
• You will be required to use IT systems to access blood requests and then print labels for samples and request forms at patient bedside or point of care.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for our patients. By bringing together the wide range of skills and expertise across West Yorkshire and Harrogate we are working differently, innovating and driving forward change to deliver the highest quality care. By working for Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust this is your opportunity to be a part of that change.

WYAAT is the acute sector arm of the West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health and Care Partnership, one of the largest integrated care systems in the country. The Partnership's ambition is for everyone to have the best possible health and wellbeing, and the work of WYAAT, and each individual trust, supports that ambition.