Phlebotomist (Staff Grade) MRHP-7-25-180 Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise Location of Post: Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise There are currently five permanent, whole-time Phlebotomist (Staff Grade) vacancies available in the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise.
A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for a Phlebotomist (Staff Grade) from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full-time or part-time duration may be filled.
Informal Enquiries: For further information about the role, please contact:
Margaret Rice
Assistant Director of Nursing
Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise
Email: ****** Tel: 087 263 0831
HR Point of Contact: HSE Dublin and Midlands is committed to providing information and services which are accessible to all, if you require accessibility assistance throughout any stage of the recruitment process, please contact:
Hermaye Paza
HR Recruitment Officer
HSE Dublin and Midlands
Email: ****** Tel: 087 125 9086
Purpose of the Post: To collect venous blood samples from patients throughout the hospital and the Out-Patients Department clinics in order to provide a phlebotomy service which meets the needs of inpatients and outpatients in accordance with the hospital's guidelines, policies and procedures.
Flexibility on hours of attendance in response to service needs.
The Phlebotomist will be required to work individually in the wards or as part of a team in the Out-Patients Department.
Eligibility Criteria, Qualifications and / or Experience: 1.
Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc. (a) Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition: -
(i) Hold a qualification in Phlebotomy on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) maintained by Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) at Level 6 or higher.
OR (ii) Hold the Certificate in Phlebotomy from DIT / DCU / National Ambulance Service College or equivalent Phlebotomy qualification.
OR (iii) Be registered as a nurse or midwife on the active register maintained by an Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland) or be entitled to be so registered.
OR (iv) Be currently employed as a Phlebotomist with a minimum of two years' experience in an acute Hospital (General or Specialist) (See Note 1*).
AND (b) Candidates must have the clinical / scientific / technical and administrative capacity to fulfil the functions of the role.
Note 1*: Candidates for appointment must, if they do not satisfy requirements specified in (a), (i) or (ii) give a contractual undertaking to undertake such a qualification within a 12 month period (subject to availability of courses) of appointment as a Phlebotomist. 2.
Annual Registration (Nurse / Midwife Applicants ONLY) (i) Nurse / Midwife Phlebotomists must maintain live annual registration in the General Division of the Nurses & Midwives Register maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland [NMBI] (An Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann).
AND (ii) Nurse / Midwife Phlebotomists must confirm annual registration with the NMBI to the HSE by way of the annual Patient Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC).
3.
Health Candidates for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.
4.
Character Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character.
Post Specific Requirements: Demonstrate depth and breadth of experience working in Phlebotomy as relevant to the role.