Phlebotomist - 12 Month Fixed Term

**Phlebotomist**
**The Blackheath Hospital**
**22.5 Hours & Temporary**
**£24,192.00 FTE + Benefits**

**The Blackheath Hospital** in London** is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.

**Circle Health Group are proud to be recognised as one of the UK’s top 5 best big companies to work for as well as top 5 to work for in the health and social care sector..**

**We have an opportunity for a Phlebotomist to join their team of staff in the Pathology department.**

**This is a Part-time role for 22.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern.**

**Applicants should meet the following criteria**:

- Experience working as a phlebotomist in a hospital or GP setting.
- Experience with sample processing desirable
- Maths, English GCSE at grades A to C or equivalent functional skills level 2 evidence.
- Previous experience in a clinical environment/ medical laboratory
- Phlebotomy skills and experience desirable
- Good organisational skills
- Proficient in the use of a PC, including the use of software and systems
- At least 2 years experience working as a phlebotomist in a hospital or community setting.

**Duties of this role include**:

- To provide an effective and efficient Phlebotomy services to all areas of the hospital in accordance with agreed operational policies and procedures as a skilled member of the clinical team.
- Support the team to deliver care that helps improve the health of the individual and wider community.
- Support the team in demonstrating compassion through effective relationships based on empathy, respect and dignity.
- Develop own competence to deliver effective care and treatments through improving clinical/technical knowledge / skill, and expertise.
- Communicate appropriately with others involved in the care of the patient.
- Act as an advocate for safeguarding patients; demonstrate courage to speak up when there are concerns about care.
- Demonstrate commitment to improving care and the patient experience.

**Salary & Benefits**

Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:

- 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
- Private Pension Scheme
- Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions
- Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
- Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
- Non-contributory life insurance
- Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits
- Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing
- Employee recognition programmes
- Industry leading training and development opportunities

and much more

**“Our culture is a result of the way our people live and breathe our philosophy, which combines our purpose, principles and values.