Job summary
37.5 hours per week
An
exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated Community Phlebotomist to join our Integrated
Neighbourhood Teams in Barnsley. The post holder will work from a variety of
venues and provide this service to housebound patients across the borough.
The
purpose of this role is to obtain blood samples from patients, as requested by
Doctors and Nursing staff ensuring that all samples are labelled correctly and
in line with Trust policy and procedure.
It is essential
that applicants have undertaken theoretical and practical training in
venepuncture or are prepared to complete the training required.
You
must also possess an enthusiasm for care, the ability to communicate at all
levels and the ability to work both as part of a team and as a lone worker.
Ideally
you should have an awareness of Health and Safety requirements and an understanding
of the need for confidentiality, with the ability to
put the well-being of patients and personal safety at the heart of your
actions.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be
fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
For full job description, please see attached supporting
documents.
Main duties of the job
As
Community Phlebotomist you will have the ability to use your own initiative,
have good communication skills and able to manage you time effectively.
You will also have the ability
to communicate with sensitivity and compassion and manage relationships with
people.
The successful candidate will be working across the
Barnsley area therefore the use of a vehicle to undertake any necessary travel
in connection with the duties of the post is essential.
You will gain valuable experience & have access too, and be
supported with relevant training opportunities within the service to gain necessary skills.
The right candidate will be willing to learn & progress
their knowledge, be committed to teamwork & delivering high quality patient
care. You will have a positive attitude with a focus on team learning & support.
At the time of advertising, this role does not
meet the minimum requirements (salary threshold or occupational requirements) set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor
candidates to work in the UK. For this reason, unfortunately we are unable to
sponsor anyone on a visa for this role at this moment in time.
About us
We
are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health
and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,
Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are
the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is
to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this
by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ
staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a
difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage
and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value
diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being
a foundation Trust means were accountable to our
members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people
(including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join
us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving
the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and
help each year.
We
are committed
to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and
vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this
commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will obtain blood samples from
patients through venepuncture, as requested by Doctors and Nursing staff. They will ensure that all samples are
labelled correctly and then forwarded to the laboratories for analysis. The well being of the patient and personal
safety through adherence to Trust Protocols, Policies and Procedures and
relevant Health and Safety legislation will be maintained at all times.
To record information as
required in the relevant records.
To work in an integrated and
partnership way with primary, secondary, social care, the independent and
voluntary sector and others to improve the health and care of individuals,
families and communities, particularly the most vulnerable.
We are aware that an increasing number of applicants
are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application
forms.Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is
strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before
selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to
enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application
form.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will obtain blood samples from
patients through venepuncture, as requested by Doctors and Nursing staff. They will ensure that all samples are
labelled correctly and then forwarded to the laboratories for analysis. The well being of the patient and personal
safety through adherence to Trust Protocols, Policies and Procedures and
relevant Health and Safety legislation will be maintained at all times.
To record information as
required in the relevant records.
To work in an integrated and
partnership way with primary, secondary, social care, the independent and
voluntary sector and others to improve the health and care of individuals,
families and communities, particularly the most vulnerable.
We are aware that an increasing number of applicants
are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application
forms.Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is
strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before
selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to
enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application
form.
Person Specification
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Responsive attitude and approach.
- Dress appropriately for the environment.
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE A-D or grade 3-9 in Maths and English or equivalent.
- Apprenticeship level 2 health & social care (work based qualification).
- Care Certificate or required to achieve within 12 weeks of commencement.
- Venepuncture or be prepared to complete the training required.
Desirable
- Experience of the speciality area.
- Willingness to undertake further study/development to level 3.
Special Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- As appropriate to the role.
- Demonstrates effective customer care skills.
- In demonstrating knowledge/understanding of the relevant legislation.
- Demonstrate ability for safe decision making skills commensurate with role.
- Good numeracy/literacy skills and prepared to work towards key skills level 2 and basic IT/keyboard skills.
- Diversity/Cultural awareness.
- Awareness of responsibilities regarding confidentiality.
- Able to remain calm under pressure and exposure to emotional, distressing or hazardous situations eg, verbal aggression, body fluids etc.
- Non-judgemental, empathetic manner.
- Must embrace Trust Values.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Able to use observation skills to identify potential services user, environmental etc risks and act appropriately.
- Able to fulfil the requirements of the Value based Induction.
Desirable
- Language skills other than English.
- I.T. Skills.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- A satisfactory sickness record over previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary).
Training
Essential
- Must be willing/able to undertake all Trust mandatory training requirements, including the care certificate and subsequent refresher training relevant to the area.
- Must be willing/able to undergo job development and training.
Experience
Essential
- In providing personal care and related procedures for those with health/social needs as applicable.
- In working in a caring environment.
- In dealing with the public.
- In working effectively and flexibly independently or as part of a team.
Desirable
- Have practised venepuncture in the last twelve months.
- Able to evidence working in a caring environment or in a voluntary position.
Person Specification
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Responsive attitude and approach.
- Dress appropriately for the environment.
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE A-D or grade 3-9 in Maths and English or equivalent.
- Apprenticeship level 2 health & social care (work based qualification).
- Care Certificate or required to achieve within 12 weeks of commencement.
- Venepuncture or be prepared to complete the training required.
Desirable
- Experience of the speciality area.
- Willingness to undertake further study/development to level 3.
Special Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- As appropriate to the role.
- Demonstrates effective customer care skills.
- In demonstrating knowledge/understanding of the relevant legislation.
- Demonstrate ability for safe decision making skills commensurate with role.
- Good numeracy/literacy skills and prepared to work towards key skills level 2 and basic IT/keyboard skills.
- Diversity/Cultural awareness.
- Awareness of responsibilities regarding confidentiality.
- Able to remain calm under pressure and exposure to emotional, distressing or hazardous situations eg, verbal aggression, body fluids etc.
- Non-judgemental, empathetic manner.
- Must embrace Trust Values.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Able to use observation skills to identify potential services user, environmental etc risks and act appropriately.
- Able to fulfil the requirements of the Value based Induction.
Desirable
- Language skills other than English.
- I.T. Skills.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- A satisfactory sickness record over previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary).
Training
Essential
- Must be willing/able to undertake all Trust mandatory training requirements, including the care certificate and subsequent refresher training relevant to the area.
- Must be willing/able to undergo job development and training.
Experience
Essential
- In providing personal care and related procedures for those with health/social needs as applicable.
- In working in a caring environment.
- In dealing with the public.
- In working effectively and flexibly independently or as part of a team.
Desirable
- Have practised venepuncture in the last twelve months.
- Able to evidence working in a caring environment or in a voluntary position.
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.
