NHS
Location
Gateshead, Tyne and Wear | United Kingdom
Job description
this is a part time positionand will be offered on a 12 month secondment
NHS AFC Band 2
We are seeking a highly motivated, committed individual to work in the Phlebotomy Department and to provide support to the Pathology Department. The work involves venepuncture (taking blood samples) from patients throughout the trust, specimen handling. The individual may also be required to operate laboratory analysers following suitable training.
The Team operates an extended working day and requires flexibility in working patterns between 7.30am - 5.00pm Mon-Fri (with weekend/BH working 7.00-1.00).
In-house training and competency assessment will be given on the trust venepuncture technique.
This post is subject to CRB (police) enhanced disclosure.
Informal enquiries welcomed from Heather McAdam Lead Phlebotomist on (0191)4452956
The work involves venepuncture (taking blood samples) from patients throughout the trust, specimen handling. The individual may also be required to operate laboratory analysers following suitable training.
Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.
Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.
We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.
Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronym ICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.
We have a number of staff networks including the BAME network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our armed forces network is one of our emerging networks.
The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.
Please see the attached job description and specifications for full details of main responsibilities of the role.
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.
Gateshead Health Foundation Trust Queen Elizabeth hospital
Gateshead Health Foundation Trust Queen Elizabeth hospital
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