Phlebotomist - Various Hours inNorth Ayrshire inNorth Ayrshire PUBLISHED 31 MAY 2024

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NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

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Position


An opportunity has arisen for permanent/bank Phlebotomists based at University Hospital Ayr & University Hospital Crosshouse.


What You Will Do


Your main duty will be to collect blood samples by venepuncture for laboratory analysis from all relevant clinical areas whilst following standard operational procedures. You will also be responsible for the delivery of the phlebotomy service to wards and OP departments within NHS Ayrshire and Arran.


For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description



Knowledge, Training And/or Experience Required To Do The Job


There is no formal educational requirement for this post however it would be desirable if you are a certified phlebotomist, or currently working towards certification in Phlebotomist techniques. It is also desirable to have phlebotomy experience in a GP, OPD or ward based setting. Experience working with patients in a health care setting is also desired.


For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification



Positions

• 1 x 12 hr midweek post at University Hospital Ayr - Hours: 7.30am – 11.30am. 3 days/week Mon – Fri
• 1 x 8 hr weekend post at University Hospital Ayr: Hours: 7.30 am – 11.30am Sat & Sun
• 3 x 16hr posts at University Hospital Crosshouse (alternative weekends) – Hours: 7.30am – 11.30am 4 days/week Mon – Sun, working alternate weekends
• 1 x Bank post – Mon - Sun as required.
  
  

Flexibility regarding the exact days and times of work periods is expected and you may be required to cover hours/days that are not your regular shifts. The initial training for this post will take place Mon – Fri 07.30-11.30am, however weekend working will be expected when fully trained.


A Car Driver/car Ownership Is Essential For This Post.


If you want to find out more about the role, please contact Margaret McGovern, Head of Service Haematology & Blood Transfusion at
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From 1 April 2024, the working week for NHS Agenda for Change workers in Scotland will be reduced. Full-time hours will reduce from 37.5 to 37 hours (pro rata for part-time staff) without loss of earnings.



NHS Ayrshire and Arran will implement this change but it may not be possible to fully transition from 1 April and there may therefore be some areas of the organisation where implementation may take longer. If the department is currently unable to safely accommodate the reduced hours from 1st April, you may be required to work 37.5 hours per week (pro rata for part-time staff) until the department can meet the requirements without impacting patient safety - you will, of course, be remunerated accordingly. NHS Ayrshire and Arran is committed to full implementation of the 37 hour working week across all areas as soon as it is safe to do so.



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