Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for As & When Phlebotomist
to join our phlebotomy team working within the Pathology Directorate.
We are looking for people who are enthusiastic innovative
and pro-active to join our friendly and forward-thinking team.
The phlebotomy service is based across both Warrington
& Halton site and some General Practitioners in Runcorn.
This is a zero-contract covering Monday to Sunday between
the hours of 8am until 8pm.
Salary
£11.44 per hour.
Main duties of the job
Your main duties of the post will be to the collection of
blood sample by venepuncture and capillary on both adults and children.
There will be some additional duties such as clerical and
housekeeping duties.
The successful candidate must be computer literate,
knowledge of Lorenzo and ICE would be an advantage, but this is not essential
as training will be given.
The effective candidate will need to possess good teamwork
qualities and willing to learn new skills.
The candidate must have a flexible approach to working
hours and to meet service level requirements.
The effective candidate will need to provide
a prominent level of customer care service and possess excellent communication
skills with patients, staff, and managers.
Phlebotomy experience is desirable,
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 and progression depending
on skill mix availability.
Interviews will take place on 16th October 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
Experience
Essential
- None Required
- Full training will be given on site.
Desirable
- Common sense
- Health care experience
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.
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
Specific Role Requirements
Essential
- Phlebotomy experience would be an advantage
- Good Housekeeping duties
- Good communication skills
- Planning and organisation skills
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
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
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- None Required
- Full training will be given on site.
Desirable
- Common sense
- Health care experience
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.
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
Specific Role Requirements
Essential
- Phlebotomy experience would be an advantage
- Good Housekeeping duties
- Good communication skills
- Planning and organisation skills
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
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
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)
