Job summary
Bank HCA band 2- Hertfordshire
We are looking for an experienced HCA to join our team of bank workers.
This is an exciting time to join our bank, with a new friendly and supportive team. We can offer you regular yet flexible working patterns, that allow you to make a real difference to services and patients and become an integral part of a cohesive team. As the largest community NHS trust in London we can support you to develop your experience, working as part of multi-skilled teams across a huge range of different locations and care settings.
Why join?
- Earn more per hour - bank rates are higher than agency and include holiday pay. We also cover your expenses and provide free uniforms
- See the best shifts first - bank staff get priority over all agency workers
- Book the shifts you want on your phone - build your own rota on our bank booking system
- Get 24x7 support from our friendly Staff Bank team - a local team dedicated to helping you
Main duties of the job
Clinical Dutieso To undertake venepuncture from patients in their own homes. Visit patients in order of priority as listed; there will be a maximum of two fasting patients at the beginning of the list, and one urgent. The phlebotomist will be expected to see up to 10 patients per daily session.o To undertake Blood pressure from patients in their own homes.o To maintain Knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to deliver a quality service that are responsive to the needs of patients.o To report any changes in condition of the patient to the Team Leader or in their absence the designated nurse in charge of the caseload
About us
We providecommunity health services to more than two million people across eleven London boroughs and Hertfordshire.
Every day, our professionals provide high-quality healthcare in people's homes and local clinics, helping them to:
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stay well
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manage their own health with the right support
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avoid unnecessary trips to, or long stays in, hospital.
We support our patients at every stage of their lives, providing health visiting for new-born babies through to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation and palliative care for people towards the end of their lives.
Our vision:deliver great care closer to home.
Our mission: working together to give children a better start and adults greater independenc
Job description
Job responsibilities
Professional StandardsAll staff must comply with the Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH) NHS Trust Staff Code ofConduct and demonstrate the Trusts Values and Behaviours. Senior Managers must also comply with the NHS Code of Conduct for Managers, based on the Nolan principles of public accountability. All staff employed in recognised professions are required to ensure they work to the professional standards and/or Codes of Practice set out for their professional group. In addition staff are required to demonstrate the Customer Care Standards of the organisation.Equal Opportunities and Dignity at WorkIt is the aim of CLCH NHS Trust to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, colour, creed, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex, marital status or on the grounds of disability or sexual preference, or is placed at a disadvantage by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable. Selection for training and development and promotion will be on the basis of an individual's ability to meet the requirements of the job. To this end CLCH NHS Trust has an Equal Opportunities Policy and it is for each employee to contribute to its success. All staff should treat other staff, patients and the public with dignity and respect.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Professional StandardsAll staff must comply with the Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH) NHS Trust Staff Code ofConduct and demonstrate the Trusts Values and Behaviours. Senior Managers must also comply with the NHS Code of Conduct for Managers, based on the Nolan principles of public accountability. All staff employed in recognised professions are required to ensure they work to the professional standards and/or Codes of Practice set out for their professional group. In addition staff are required to demonstrate the Customer Care Standards of the organisation.Equal Opportunities and Dignity at WorkIt is the aim of CLCH NHS Trust to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, colour, creed, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex, marital status or on the grounds of disability or sexual preference, or is placed at a disadvantage by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable. Selection for training and development and promotion will be on the basis of an individual's ability to meet the requirements of the job. To this end CLCH NHS Trust has an Equal Opportunities Policy and it is for each employee to contribute to its success. All staff should treat other staff, patients and the public with dignity and respect.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- NVQ level 2 (care)
- Previous community experience
- Interest in working in community Nursing
- Knowledge of community practice to include venepuncture, monitoring of blood pressure.
- Able to cope with occasional exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances; chronic sick or disabled patients
- Good written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Able to work on own initiative with minimal supervision
- Able to work under pressure
- Willingness to undertake training as appropriate to the post
- Able to work harmoniously with a diverse workforce and to deliver a quality service to people from different backgrounds, by including and embracing their varied needs
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- NVQ level 2 (care)
- Previous community experience
- Interest in working in community Nursing
- Knowledge of community practice to include venepuncture, monitoring of blood pressure.
- Able to cope with occasional exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances; chronic sick or disabled patients
- Good written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Able to work on own initiative with minimal supervision
- Able to work under pressure
- Willingness to undertake training as appropriate to the post
- Able to work harmoniously with a diverse workforce and to deliver a quality service to people from different backgrounds, by including and embracing their varied needs
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
