Phlebotomist **Internal Applicants Only**

If you're friendly and enthusiastic with a passion for teamwork, our busy Phlebotomy department could be just the place for you to enjoy working. An exciting opportunity has become available for a Phlebotomist to join our high quality, dedicated team. You'll be involved with different aspects of working in our hospital helping to provide excellent patient care. The post involves taking blood samples from patients on the wards, outpatients department, and clinics. The post holder is required to work as aBand 2 Phlebotomist collecting blood samples by venepuncture from patients. The job will include some housekeeping and light portering duties. The post holder will be involved with the direct handling of uncontained body fluids from patients.,

• To co-operate fully with senior staff to ensure quality and maintain standards in the Phlebotomy Service within the Trust. To assist in achieving day to day service objectives.
• To take part in ensuring implementation and adherence to Departmental & Trust policies and procedures.
• To help foster a high professional standard and encourage good staff relationships.
• To take part fully in the daily routine of the Phlebotomy service. This may involve light portering duties and general messenger duties.
• To maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• To participate in a system of performance review as required by the Phlebotomy Manager.
• To work as guided by Advanced Phlebotomists, and as directed by Senior Phlebotomists on the Wards, Outpatients Department, or occasionally in outreach clinics.
• To participate as part of a team to provide Phlebotomy cover for weekend and Bank Holiday rotas.
  
  At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.
• An inclusive and supportive culture our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
• Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
• Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
• Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion