Job summary
We are looking to recruit an exceptional candidate to join our busy phlebotomy team based Leighton hospital.
This role is based at Leighton Hospital.
An experienced phlebotomist would be preferred but in-house training can be given. The work is mainly ward based and can present challenges, but also delivers many rewards. The phlebotomy service prides itself on the experience delivered to our patients, so you have to be willing to think outside of the box and strive to deliver a service to be proud of.
You will need to have great communication skills, be well organised and demonstrate lots of common sense. You need to have the ability to remain calm and deal with a busy (but rewarding) workplace. You must be a motivated, able to perform high quality general Phlebotomy and work well within a team.
Our operational hours are Monday-Friday; the weekend and bank holiday cover is on a rota basis.
Please apply; We look forward to working alongside you.
Main duties of the job
Phlebotomist required to work within the DMEC Phlebotomy team.
Experience preferred but training in house can be give.
20 hours per week, 4 hour shifts.
Covering weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis.
About us
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a full range of local hospital and community services for people across East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester boroughs (population 357K).
The Trust provides high quality planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care as well as child health, maternity services, and intermediate care across our sites at Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.
The Trust provides 500 beds and employs over 5,000 members of staff.
An extensive range of community services is provided across 26 medical centres and schools by our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance.
With the formation of Integrated Care Systems in July 2022 the Trust became a strategic partner in both Cheshire East and Cheshire West and Chester 'places' and is part of the Cheshire and Merseyside partnership caring for a population of over 2.7million.
During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its 'Be Safe Be EquiPPEd' campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE.
At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working within a team to provide a reliable Phlebotomy service to all the wards within DMEC.
Working within the guidance of Trust policy and protocol to provide an effective, safe service for the patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working within a team to provide a reliable Phlebotomy service to all the wards within DMEC.
Working within the guidance of Trust policy and protocol to provide an effective, safe service for the patients.
Person Specification
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Previous phlebotomy experience is preferred but not essential as onsite training will be provided.
- Have previous experience working with the general public on a one to one basis.
- Be able to work within safe systems of
Desirable
- Onsite training under initial supervision provided.
- Competencies assessed.
- Development in post once full
SKILLS
Essential
- Have good manual dexterity and coordination.
- Have good oral and written communication skills.
- An ability to work accurately and maintain high standards of documentation.
Desirable
- Skills test will include: Labelling Bottle
- Development in post throughout training.
- Development in post once full knowledge and practical skills gained.
VALUES
Essential
- A commitment to quality and safety.
- Recognition of the importance of showing respect, dignity and compassion to patients and colleagues.
- A listening, learning and leading approach. A commitment to work together to create the best outcomes.
Person Specification
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Previous phlebotomy experience is preferred but not essential as onsite training will be provided.
- Have previous experience working with the general public on a one to one basis.
- Be able to work within safe systems of
Desirable
- Onsite training under initial supervision provided.
- Competencies assessed.
- Development in post once full
SKILLS
Essential
- Have good manual dexterity and coordination.
- Have good oral and written communication skills.
- An ability to work accurately and maintain high standards of documentation.
Desirable
- Skills test will include: Labelling Bottle
- Development in post throughout training.
- Development in post once full knowledge and practical skills gained.
VALUES
Essential
- A commitment to quality and safety.
- Recognition of the importance of showing respect, dignity and compassion to patients and colleagues.
- A listening, learning and leading approach. A commitment to work together to create the best outcomes.
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).
