3 inBristol inBristol PUBLISHED WED 20 NOV 2024

Band 2: £23,615 to £25,674 a year pro rata PERMANENT
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Career progression opportunities – Starting at Band 2 and advancing to Band 3 after six months, fostering professional growth.

Comprehensive training provided, including specialized training in NICU, fistula, and vascular procedures, enhancing skillset.

Flexible shift patterns, with a mix of weekday and weekend shifts, accommodating various lifestyles and personal commitments.

Ability to work in a diverse environment, interacting with patients across multiple departments and expanding clinical knowledge.

Job security with permanent positions available, providing stability in a healthcare career.

Part of a supportive team environment, contributing to a vital healthcare service that has a direct impact on patient care.

North Bristol NHS Trust is seeking Phlebotomists to join their team in Bristol, offering positions that start at Band 2 and can progress to Band 3 after at least six months of training and competency completion. The roles require 25 hours per week, including shifts on weekends and public holidays. Duties primarily involve blood sampling for patients across various departments, including acute wards and specialty clinics. While prior phlebotomy experience is preferred, all applicants will be considered. Candidates must complete a basic literacy and numeracy assessment prior to the interview and demonstrate their skills in a practical assessment if they have experience. Training in NICU, fistula, and vascular procedures will also be provided.

The Phlebotomy team requires additional staff members to support the existing team in their multi departmental service delivery, across seven days including public holidays.

This position will commence at Band 2, progressing to Band 3 after a minimum period of 6 months and on successful completion of further training and competencies

up to 3 permanent post available

25 hours per week to include 5 shifts per week Monday to Friday (4 Monday to Friday when on weekend rotation), every other weekend and rotational bank holidays.

Hours are as follows:

Saturday and Sunday (and bank holidays) = 07.00 - 11.00

Weekday shifts = 07.00 - 12.00, 08.00 - 13.00 and 12.00 until 17.00 if covering late clinics.

Duties will include blood sampling for patients on all acute wards, medical, surgical and high risk infection departments.

Also providing a service to the very busy and demanding blood sampling room, for patients attending clinics of varying specialities.

NICU, fistula and vascular training will also be provided.Previous phlebotomy experience is preferred but all applicants will be considered.

Successful candidates will receive full up to date training and take a practical assessment to assess skill level.

Shortlisted applicants will be expected to complete and pass an assessment of basic numeracy and literacy prior to interview.

Candidates with previous experience will have to demonstrate their skill in a practical test.

This position will commence at Band 2, progressing to Band 3 after a minimum period of 6 months and on successful completion of further training and competencies, this can vary on time scale.

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The Phlebotomy team requires additional staff members to support the existing team in their multi departmental service delivery, across seven days including public holidays. Duties will include blood sampling for patients on all acute wards, medical, surgical and high risk infection departments.

Also providing a service to the very busy and demanding blood sampling room, for patients attending clinics of varying specialities.

NICU, fistula and vascular training will also be provided.Previous phlebotomy experience is preferred but all applicants will be considered.

This position will commence at Band 2, progressing to Band 3 after a minimum period of 6 months and on successful completion of further training and competencies

Successful candidates will receive full up to date training and take a practical assessment to assess skill level.

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Here are 5 questions you could be asked if you apply for this job: Start practice interview... NEW!

1. Can you tell us a little about yourself and your journey into healthcare, particularly in phlebotomy?

2. What motivated you to apply for the Phlebotomist position here at North Bristol NHS Trust?

3. Do you have any previous experience working in a phlebotomy role? If so, could you describe some of your key responsibilities?

4. Can you discuss any specific training or qualifications you have that are relevant to this role?

5. Describe a time when you had to handle a challenging situation with a patient during a blood draw. How did you manage it?

Start a practice interview... NEW!

1. Can you tell us a little about yourself and your journey into healthcare, particularly in phlebotomy?

2. What motivated you to apply for the Phlebotomist position here at North Bristol NHS Trust?

3. Do you have any previous experience working in a phlebotomy role? If so, could you describe some of your key responsibilities?

4. Can you discuss any specific training or qualifications you have that are relevant to this role?

5. Describe a time when you had to handle a challenging situation with a patient during a blood draw. How did you manage it?

Start a practice interview... NEW!

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