Phlebotomist • Carshalton Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
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{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nPhlebotomist with Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust in Carshalton, England, United Kingdom\n\n Job Summary Phlebotomist, Band 2 35 hours per week post The phlebotomy Department is part of the Cancer and Clinical Services Division, supported by a clinical lead with the reporting line that goes through a Service Manager, General Manager. The overall performance and governance oversight is provided by a triumvirate comprising a Divisional Medical Director, Director of Operations and a Director of Nursing. The job involves taking blood from patients on the wards, in outpatient clinics and in patient homes. The department is currently open from 7.30 am to 5.00 pm, with staff working various shift patterns. Interview Date: TBC Main duties of the job Phlebotomists are Clinical Support Workers who are expected to work as part of a team within a hospital environment and in the community. After appropriate training and demonstration of competence, they obtain blood samples from patients through venepuncture as requested by doctors, and train other healthcare workers to become competent at venepuncture. Previous phlebotomy experience is desirable. We are looking for a responsible, adaptable person with good communication skills who can cope with the workload within this busy department.You will be expected to work on Saturday/Sunday mornings and Bank Holidays on a rota basis for which extra payment will be given.This is mainly a cross-site role, and you will need to be a car owner/driver with a car available at all times and insured for business use, as some travel involves GP surgeries, Community clinics and patients' homes. About Us Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust provides a range of medical services to approximately 490,000 people living across southwest London and northeast Surrey. In addition, we provide more specialist services, in particular renal and neonatal intensive care, to a wider area, covering parts of Sussex and Hampshire. We serve an area that is rich in diversity, with a mix of urban and rural areas, and differing levels of quality of life. We cover some of the most prosperous postcodes in the country, as well as some poorer areas. Together with our colleagues at NHS Surreyand NHS Sutton and Merton, we work to make sure that we deliver the best possible care to the communities we serve. The Trust employs approximately 5,000 staff across its hospitals and issupported by over 500 volunteers. Date posted 31 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £28,166 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS (Outer) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 343-6626824-UB-RB-Y Job locations Trust wide Epsom & St Helier Hospital Carshalton/Epsom SM5 1AA Job Description Job responsibilities Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification. Responsibilities Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification. Person Specification Qualifications Qualifications and Training Essential Good general education, Maths and English. Desirable Relevant NVQs or equivalent Experience Essential Experience of working as a member of a team Working in a busy environment (this experience may be transferable from non- employment area) Desirable Experience of working as a Phlebotomist, or working in a laboratory/ hospital environment and use of their computer systems Understanding of a range of routine work procedures Additional Information Essential Must have a driving licence and access to a vehicle knowledge and Skills Desirable Basic keyboard Skills Customer care skills Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential Good general education, Maths and English. Desirable Relevant NVQs or equivalent Experience Essential Experience of working as a member of a team Working in a busy environment (this experience may be transferable from non- employment area) Desirable Experience of working as a Phlebotomist, or working in a laboratory/ hospital environment and use of their computer systems Understanding of a range of routine work procedures Additional Information Essential Must have a driving licence and access to a vehicle knowledge and Skills Desirable Basic keyboard Skills Customer care skills Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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. Employer details Employer name Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust Address Trust wide Epsom & St Helier Hospital Carshalton/Epsom SM5 1AA Employer's website https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)"}