Job summary
An exciting opportunity has risen to join the phlebotomy
team. If you are enthusiastic about patient care and have a desire to work in a
supportive, compassionate, and dedicated team then this is the role for you.
The phlebotomy service is based across both Warrington
& Halton site and some General practitioners in Runcorn.
This is 20 hours a week contract, the core hours will be
from 7am until 8pm Monday to Sunday 7 days a week.
Salary
£11.45p per
hour, £11,937 per annual pro rata working 20 hours a week, subject to satisfactory personal development
and performance.
Weekend working is on a rotation basis to support the
service demands.
Hours will be discussed at Interview
Main duties of the job
Your main duties of the post will be the collection of
blood samples by venepuncture and capillary on both adults and children.
The successful candidate must be computer literate,
knowledge of Lorenzo would be an advantage, but it is not essential as full
training will be given.
There will be additional duties such as some clerical and
housekeeping duties.
The effective candidate will need to provide a prominent
level of customer care service and possess excellent communication skills with patients,
staff, and managers.
All applicants are expected to possess good teamwork
qualities, be forward thinking with willingness to learn new skills
The candidates must have a flexible approach to working
hours to meet service level requirements and needs.
Phlebotomy experience is highly desirable; however,
phlebotomy training can be given, qualification gained on completion of
training.
About us
Our phlebotomy team is currently expanding due to service
needs and giving staff new opportunities regarding progression to a Band 3
depending on skill mix and availability.
Interviews will take place on 28th September 2023
Job description
Job responsibilities
To safely obtain venepuncture and veneole
(capillary sample) blood samples from both adults and children. Record and
prepare specimens for analysis in accordance with agreed standards as set by
Clinical Pathology Accreditation (UK) Ltd., maintaining professional competence
and providing a support service to the Medical and Nursing staff of Warrington
& Halton Hospital, CMTC and the CCG.
Please see the attached document for a full Job Description?
Job description
Job responsibilities
To safely obtain venepuncture and veneole
(capillary sample) blood samples from both adults and children. Record and
prepare specimens for analysis in accordance with agreed standards as set by
Clinical Pathology Accreditation (UK) Ltd., maintaining professional competence
and providing a support service to the Medical and Nursing staff of Warrington
& Halton Hospital, CMTC and the CCG.
Please see the attached document for a full Job Description?
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Excellent Standard of written and spoken English TO GCSE grade c or key skills level 2
- Good Basic education
Desirable
- NVQ in care level 2 or equivalent
- Practical phlebotomy experience
- Diploma in health care
Physical Skills and Effort
Essential
- Computer skills
- Confident with IT systems
- Good key board skills
- Able to lift containers.
- Able to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Current Driving License
- Able to push phlebotomy trolleys around the wards.
Desirable
- Vehicle must be Insured for business use to perform duties in the GP services and community.
Experience
Essential
- None Required
- Full training will be given on site.
Desirable
- Common sense
- Health care experience
Skills, Knowledge and Competencies
Essential
- Following training can work without direct supervision and is able to recognise own limitations.
- Good planning and organisation skills.
- Direct patient care experience
- Demonstrate the ability to follow guidelines and procedures within agreed boundaries.
- Ability to adopt a flexible approach to prioritise workload.
- Able to establish and maintain a good working relationship with patients, colleagues, and service users.
- Able to work using your own initiative.
- Good communicator with colleagues, patients and service users
- Must be very flexible in order for service delivery.
Desirable
- Training folders and competencies are kept up to date.
- Problem solving and continuous improvement in your performance.
- Deal with queries on the phone
- Polite
- Punctual
- Flexible
- Able to write clearly.
- Good understanding of English
- Happy to work across all sites.
- Willing to learn new skills
Specific Role Requirements
Essential
- Phlebotomy experience would be an advantage
- Good Housekeeping duties
- Good communication skills
- Planning and organisation skills
Mental and Emotional Effort
Essential
- Attention to detail to ensure positive patient identification.
- Attention to detail when following the venepuncture procedure.
- To act calmly and compassionately in distressing situations.
- Ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with patients concerning the phlebotomy procedure
Working Conditions
Essential
- Able to handle and work with biological material.
Desirable
- Basic knowledge on Infection Control measures
- Basic knowledge on moving & Handling measures.
- Basic knowledge on PPE
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Excellent Standard of written and spoken English TO GCSE grade c or key skills level 2
- Good Basic education
Desirable
- NVQ in care level 2 or equivalent
- Practical phlebotomy experience
- Diploma in health care
Physical Skills and Effort
Essential
- Computer skills
- Confident with IT systems
- Good key board skills
- Able to lift containers.
- Able to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Current Driving License
- Able to push phlebotomy trolleys around the wards.
Desirable
- Vehicle must be Insured for business use to perform duties in the GP services and community.
Experience
Essential
- None Required
- Full training will be given on site.
Desirable
- Common sense
- Health care experience
Skills, Knowledge and Competencies
Essential
- Following training can work without direct supervision and is able to recognise own limitations.
- Good planning and organisation skills.
- Direct patient care experience
- Demonstrate the ability to follow guidelines and procedures within agreed boundaries.
- Ability to adopt a flexible approach to prioritise workload.
- Able to establish and maintain a good working relationship with patients, colleagues, and service users.
- Able to work using your own initiative.
- Good communicator with colleagues, patients and service users
- Must be very flexible in order for service delivery.
Desirable
- Training folders and competencies are kept up to date.
- Problem solving and continuous improvement in your performance.
- Deal with queries on the phone
- Polite
- Punctual
- Flexible
- Able to write clearly.
- Good understanding of English
- Happy to work across all sites.
- Willing to learn new skills
Specific Role Requirements
Essential
- Phlebotomy experience would be an advantage
- Good Housekeeping duties
- Good communication skills
- Planning and organisation skills
Mental and Emotional Effort
Essential
- Attention to detail to ensure positive patient identification.
- Attention to detail when following the venepuncture procedure.
- To act calmly and compassionately in distressing situations.
- Ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with patients concerning the phlebotomy procedure
Working Conditions
Essential
- Able to handle and work with biological material.
Desirable
- Basic knowledge on Infection Control measures
- Basic knowledge on moving & Handling measures.
- Basic knowledge on PPE
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFT
Address
Warrington Hospital
Lovely Lane
Warrington
Cheshire
WA5 1QG
Employer's website
https://whh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
