Phlebotomist

Would you like to help make a difference to our patients by becoming a Phlebotomist at Ipswich Hospital? We are looking for phlebotomists to play a key patient focused role in our Hospital where you will be collecting blood samples directly from patients by venepuncture. This role is both clinic and ward based. We have a variety of shifts available of 17.5 hours per week. You will be required to work various shift patterns. All phlebotomy staff are required to participate in the cover of weekdays, weekends, bank holidays, including Christmas, on a rota basis, and cover short notice absence.

We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients own homes. We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.

• Collect blood samples directly from patients by venepuncture
• Accurate identification of patient and labelling of samples
• Perform duties in various locations, e.g. Out-patient departments, wards and general practice
• Responsible for data entry on to the computer system
• Maintain records in relation to activities carried out
• Work in the hospital ward environment with patients who may be severely debilitated
• Communicate with all patients of varying needs
• Adhere strictly to established protocols and trust policies
• Maintain and promote professional image of ESNEFT

• No prior phlebotomy experience required; full training will be provided
• Good communication skills to engage with patients with varying needs
• Good IT skills to navigate our patient databases and record samples
• Role is clinical and not laboratory based
• Willingness to work shift patterns including weekdays, weekends, bank holidays and Christmas on a rota basis

We pride ourselves on supporting our staff and offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options. We offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offers a variety of services.

Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients. We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what is widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you. Find out about living and working here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description. LNKD1_UKTJ