Apprentice Phlebotomist

Job summary We are looking to recruit motivated, caring, and compassionate individuals for the role of Apprentice Phlebotomist.
Phlebotomists are responsible for safely obtaining blood samples from adults and children to support diagnosis and ongoing treatment.
This full-time ( hours per week) apprenticeship is undertaken within a fourteen month fixed-term contract, and provides an ideal opportunity to begin your career in healthcare science at the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will receive a Level 2 Diploma in Healthcare Science.
This will then allow you to apply for permanent AfC Band 2 roles within Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust.
Successful applicants will work as team members across all areas of the Phlebotomy Service.
There is an expectation within your training that you will participate in the rota to work weekends and bank holidays in line with Phlebotomy service provision.
The role will commence in Feb 2025, and you could spend your 14 months placement at any one of our Trust sites.
Candidates will be required to attend study sessions remotely and in person at Leeds City college.
Candidates will need to ensure they are available to attend Leeds City college assessment dates on the 16th & 17th January 2025 and be over the age of 18 years on the date of the assessment day.
Interviews will held on Saturday 1st February 2025 for that have successfully completed the assessment centre.
Main duties of the job Thejobholder will be undertaking a training programme within the Leeds TeachingHospital NHS Trust (LTHT).
The training will be delivered through formaleducation either in-house and or via external providers, and clinicalplacements.
They will be involved in providing direct and indirect care forpatients in support of and supervised by a Phlebotomist and where identified asappropriate by the Phlebotomy Supervisor.
It is expected that the apprenticewill commit to self-directed study and successfully complete the trainingprogramme within the contract period.
The jobholder will contribute to themaintenance of an environment for effective care.
This job requires a highdegree of dexterity, skill and precision when performing blood collection.These procedures are repetitive and may involve the job holder standing,bending at the workstation or pushing a trolley for extended periods.Allapplicants must be eligible to study for an apprenticeship in the UK to fulfilthe funding criteria for this post.
About us The Phlebotomy service employs 64 WTE staff (headcount 81), serving the main sites of St Jamess University Hospital and the Leeds General Infirmary, plus Chapel Allerton Hospital, Seacroft Hospital and Wharfedale Hospital as well as a number of community clinics and domiciliary visits.
The service has approximately 350,000 patient contacts per year.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles.
As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed.
If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.
Post holders will work closely with nursing, medical and admin staff, to provide a smooth caring and efficient service for patients.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles.
As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed.
If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.
Job description Job responsibilities To extract blood samples from patients/donors in a manner that makes the blood sample suitable/fit for analytical, therapeutic or diagnostic testing and purpose.
Working in hospital wards, clinics, community-based clinics within other organisations and NHS Trusts and also in patients homes.
There is a requirement to work weekends, bank holidays and cover service delivery times between and as the roster dictates.
The jobholder will be undertaking a training programme within the Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust (LTHT).
The training will be delivered through formal education either in-house and or via external providers, and clinical placements.
They will be involved in providing direct and indirect care for patients in support of and supervised by a Phlebotomist and where identified as appropriate by the Phlebotomy Supervisor.
It is expected that the apprentice will commit to self-directed study and successfully complete the training programme within the contract period.
The jobholder will contribute to the maintenance of an environment for effective care.
Education and Training To participate fully in the training programme for the BTEC level 2 Diploma Healthcare Sciences (Phlebotomy apprenticeship) by: i) Attending formal study sessions ii) Participating in informal study opportunities iii) Be willing to undertake self-directed learning ii) Complete all tasks and assignments iii) Apply skills and knowledge to patient care in the clinical area iv) Contribute to regular performance and progress reviews To successfully complete the academic elements of the programme as specified by the employer and the training organisation.
To complete successfully the clinical competencies related to national occupational standards as specified by the employer and the training organisation.
To achieve a minimum of Level 1 in numeracy and literacy Functional skills and apply this learning in the workplace.
Support team members with appropriate clinical activities under direct supervision Develop the skills to correctly identify patients who require a blood test, adhering to LTHT Positive Patient Identification Policy.
Develop the knowledge and skills of using the ICE system to identify correct patient, appropriate sample required and labels to support obtaining a blood samples Develop an understanding and demonstrate competence the safe collection of blood samples, utilising different techniques.
Demonstrate an understanding of independently managing own allocated workload, including undertaking non-routine requests for blood specimen collections Develop an understanding and awareness of factors relating to specific blood tests Develop the skills to ensure samples are correctly labelled and transported to appropriate laboratories Develop the ability to identify, select and utilise a suitable site fit for the purpose of blood collection Develop the ability to identify, select and use suitable/appropriate equipment for the specimen collection Develop the ability to communicate effectively with the patient prior to and during obtaining a blood sample to minimise distress or discomfort caused during the blood collection Develop the ability to communicate in a non-judgemental or discriminatory manner and be able to overcome barriers utilising other methods of communication eg.
Non-verbal, interpreters Develop an understanding of which advice to give patients, guardians and carers regarding venepuncture site and other complications post procedure Demonstrate awareness of duty of care, ensuring patients fit for discharge following bloods being taken.
Develop good working relationship Develop good communication skills that demonstrate courtesy and respect Form good relationships with other team members including answering the telephone and passing on messages Support effective teamwork by undertaking other clinical activities, under direct supervision, which would be expected of a Band 2 Phlebotomist To be alert to issues of risk and concern about care provided raising any concerns observed via the Trusts Whistleblowing Policy and supporting processes.
Person Specification Skills & behaviours Essential Motivated Professional attitude and behaviour.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Attention to detail.
Caring & Compassionate Good Time Keeping.
Experience Essential Insight into roles responsibilities of post Desirable Principles of infection control Experience of working within a healthcare setting.
Customer relations Maintaining a safe environment Qualifications Essential Literate and numerate (to have the ability to obtain a pass in Level 1 Functional skills in Literacy and Numeracy) Committed to complete the BTEC Level Healthcare Science Basic computer knowledge.
Desirable GCSE A*-E Maths and English (or equivalent) Additional Requirements Essential Basic Keyboard Skills Good Interpersonal skills Communication skills verbal and non-verbal Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post.