Band 3 - Phlebotomist, Pathology

We have an opportunity for a part time Band 3 Phlebotomist - we are looking for an enthusiastic, proactive, self-motivated hard working team player with a keen attention to detail to join our very busy, friendly phlebotomy teams at Watford Hospital and to work across sites at Hemel Hempstead and St Albans Hospitals.

You will need to be flexible in your approach to work a 7 day essential service, morning, afternoon, weekend and bank holiday shifts. A good standard of written and spoken English is essential.

Good communication skills are an integral part of this role as there is a need to liaise with Doctors, nurses, colleagues GP’s and other health care professionals.

The post requires you to work across the 3 hospital sites as required , as well as cover community clinics, GP surgery’s and domiciliary visits once you are proficient, and deemed competent by the Phlebotomy Manager - so this is the job for you if you enjoy moving around and not being in one place from one day to another!

Experience is preferable but not essential as full training will be given.

We are very proud of our Trust values and you will be expected to value these within your role and ensure they are reflected in your conduct.

Previous applicants please do not reapply.

There has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust! Major redevelopment works are due for completion by 2025 or soon after. These will be most dramatic at Watford General Hospital where up to 90% of buildings will be new.

There are also plans for a digital transformation, new models of care and a multi-storey car park. As well as this, the trust – which won the UK Best Employer Award (Nursing Times 2019) – is applying for teaching hospital status in recognition of its wide and well-renowned role in educating doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.

We encourage and welcome people with disabilities if you need help please ask.

We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

The post holder must have experience of phlebotomy and contributes to a quality blood collection service. The post holder will be required to work independently, liaise with other healthcare professionals, clinicians, laboratory staff, patients and/or their representatives.

This may be in a hospital, GP surgery, outreach clinic and/or a patient’s home. The post holder must observe the policies and procedures relevant to the role. The work involves routinely handling biological samples that may contain pathogenic micro-organisms. All patient categories including high risk and isolation patients are included in the job requirements.

There is a need for some shift and weekend work that necessitates a flexible approach to the hours and site of employment