Bank Paediatric Phlebotomist

Description:

Bank Paediatric Phlebotomist | Children and Young People | Competitive Hourly Rate | Flexible Working | Leeds - LS8

Spire Leeds hospital is currently recruiting an experienced Paediatric Phlebotomist to join the bank team. We require an enthusiastic, motivated individual to join the team within this expanding service . The post involves pre- boked ad- hoc sessions to deliver a high quality, caring and efficient phlebotomy service for 0 -16 year olds occasionally supportive adolescents aged 16 and 17 years .

The successful candidate will be required to work on a sessional basis , both alone and as part of the team. The role includes working within the children's and outpatients department. Experience of performing paediatric phlebotomy by venepuncture and canulation is essential.

Spire Leeds Hospital, located in Roundhay, Leeds, has been treating patients for almost 30 years. We are the region's largest private hospital in terms of the range of services we offer and the number of consultants we work with. The hospital offers a range of services and facilities including four operating theatres, a sterile services department, a dedicated endoscopy suite, and a diagnostic and imaging department with an MRI and CT scanner. There are outpatient and physiotherapy departments providing services six days per week

Duties and responsibilities;

The post holder will assist in the provision of a child focused phlebotomy service, working within our Outpatient Departments
The Phlebotomist is required to collect blood samples by venepuncture and capillary methods from both inpatients and outpatients.
The phlebotomist will site cannulas for children undergoing investigative investigations whilst attending the CYP service a ward attender
To perform venepuncture and capillary sampling on children and infants unsupervised
Identify the analytical requirements from the request form and take appropriate specimens of either venous, capillary blood or heel prick tests.
Provide a source of education and practical support to the hospital team to achieve CYP blood collection competencyWho we're looking for

Recognised healthcare qualification or equivalent experience - NVQ L2 or NVQ L3 in child care
Trained and competent in venepuncture and capillary blood sampling
Experience working with children and infants ideally in a hospital setting
Ability to perform blood collection independently
Knowledge of specimen requirements, patient identification, and infection control
Strong communication skills with a compassionate, child-focused approach
Ability to support and guide staff in paediatric blood collection
Basic Life Support and safeguarding trainingBenefits

Bank colleagues are paid weekly
Access to Spire Healthcare pension
Access to Blue Light Card discounts
Smartspending discounts (in addition to Blue Light discounts) via 'Spire for You'
Wellbeing Centre access via 'Spire for You'
Free uniform
Free DBS
Full induction, including mandatory training updates
Opportunities for further training and progression into permanent posts
Knowledge, support and guidance through your recruitment journey from Spire's specialist Resourcing Team
We offer competitive rates to our bank colleagues who work on a flexible basis, often to cover busy periods, sickness or annual leave.
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