Job summary
We are looking for an experienced phlebotomist, to join our friendly team here at Outpatients, to work both at our main site and Community sites. Successful post holders must be keen to expand their phlebotomy skills and will be expected to complete a competency based framework for Paediatric Phlebotomy. Experience of working with children or in an Outpatient setting is essential for this post.
We work as a large multi-disciplinary team to deliver outstanding care to our patients in Outpatients and our community settings. Experience of working collaboratively in a team within a healthcare environment is essential. For many of our patients, Outpatients is the first impression of our hospital and therefore excellent communication skills are required for this position to ensure patients and their families / carer's are welcomed and reassured.
Main duties of the job
The Phlebotomist is an integral member of the clinical team. They will assist and support nursing, medical, and otherprofessional staff in the delivery of high standards of holistic family centred care to children and families.
Clinical tasks undertaken by the post holder will be ratified by the business unit. The Phlebotomist and ward manager are jointly responsiblefor ensuring competency. Clinical tasks undertaken will therefore be specific to the speciality, clinical area or patient group.
About us
Our values:
We pride ourselves on the quality of our care, going the extra mile to make Alder hey a safe and special place for children and their families.
We are committed to continually improving for the benefit of our patients.
We are open and honest and engage everyone we meet with a smile.
We show that we value every individual for who they are and their contribution.
We work across the Alder Hey community in teams that are built on friendship, dedication, care and reassurance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder will provide the highest standards of nursing care to children and their families.
- Undertake phlebotomy procedures in the department, once fully trained and competent.
- The post holder will be an effective communicator in all aspects of their duties both in direct and indirect patient care.
- The post holder will work in collaboration with the healthcare team.
- The post holder will work within the confines of their mandatory and statutory obligations, to the prevention and control of infectionin the clinical area
- The post holder will undertake delegated nursing tasks as deemed necessary to enhance the care of the patient, some of whichmay be competency based.
- The post holder will assess and report risk to the nurse/lead clinician. The post holder will assist in the orientation and educationof new staff.
- Take responsibility for, prioritise and manage own workload to support clinical team.
- Work without direct supervision using experience and knowledge to ensure the highest quality care is delivered
- Promote and maintain a safe and comfortable therapeutic environment for patients and their families.
- Assist in the basic care required by patients in clinical settings.
- Assist with the education of new staff and students and ensure they are instructed in the procedures, routines.
- Create and maintain relationships with patients, parent/carers, offering advice and support where necessary. Accompanypatients to other areas of the hospital for specialised treatment.
- Prepare patient for and assist with specific clinical and non clinical procedures appropriate to the clinical area.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder will provide the highest standards of nursing care to children and their families.
- Undertake phlebotomy procedures in the department, once fully trained and competent.
- The post holder will be an effective communicator in all aspects of their duties both in direct and indirect patient care.
- The post holder will work in collaboration with the healthcare team.
- The post holder will work within the confines of their mandatory and statutory obligations, to the prevention and control of infectionin the clinical area
- The post holder will undertake delegated nursing tasks as deemed necessary to enhance the care of the patient, some of whichmay be competency based.
- The post holder will assess and report risk to the nurse/lead clinician. The post holder will assist in the orientation and educationof new staff.
- Take responsibility for, prioritise and manage own workload to support clinical team.
- Work without direct supervision using experience and knowledge to ensure the highest quality care is delivered
- Promote and maintain a safe and comfortable therapeutic environment for patients and their families.
- Assist in the basic care required by patients in clinical settings.
- Assist with the education of new staff and students and ensure they are instructed in the procedures, routines.
- Create and maintain relationships with patients, parent/carers, offering advice and support where necessary. Accompanypatients to other areas of the hospital for specialised treatment.
- Prepare patient for and assist with specific clinical and non clinical procedures appropriate to the clinical area.
Person Specification
1.Education and Training
Essential
- Care Certificate/NVQ level 3 / equivalent in a healthcare related topic or equivalent breadth of experience*
- English and Maths GCSE or equivalent, grade A-C
2.Experience of
Essential
- Previous health care experience
- Basic nursing care
- Phlebotomy trained
Desirable
- Paediatric health care experience
- Acute hospital experience
3.Knowledge of
Essential
- Confidentiality
- Patient Safety
- Family Centered Care
- Multi-professional Working
Desirable
- Paediatric equipment and appliances
4.Skills
Essential
- Computer and keyboard skills.
- Good communication skills
- Demonstrate a range of additional clinical skills
- Additional clinical skills and competence appropriate to the work area
- Efficient
Desirable
- Administration and clerical duties skills
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Team working
- Demonstrates Trust Values
- Reliable
- Time management
- Role model
- Organized
- Car driving
Desirable
Person Specification
1.Education and Training
Essential
- Care Certificate/NVQ level 3 / equivalent in a healthcare related topic or equivalent breadth of experience*
- English and Maths GCSE or equivalent, grade A-C
2.Experience of
Essential
- Previous health care experience
- Basic nursing care
- Phlebotomy trained
Desirable
- Paediatric health care experience
- Acute hospital experience
3.Knowledge of
Essential
- Confidentiality
- Patient Safety
- Family Centered Care
- Multi-professional Working
Desirable
- Paediatric equipment and appliances
4.Skills
Essential
- Computer and keyboard skills.
- Good communication skills
- Demonstrate a range of additional clinical skills
- Additional clinical skills and competence appropriate to the work area
- Efficient
Desirable
- Administration and clerical duties skills
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Team working
- Demonstrates Trust Values
- Reliable
- Time management
- Role model
- Organized
- Car driving
Desirable
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
