Job summary
- Main area
- Community Phlebotomist
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent: 15 hours per week
- Hours
- Part time - 15 hours per week (Variable Monday to Friday)
- Job ref
- 331-C18950925
- Employer
- University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Queen Victoria Centre
- Town
- Morecambe
- Salary
- £24,937 - £26,598 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 01/10/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Community Healthcare Assistant
NHS AfC: Band 3
''Creating a great place to be cared for and a great place to work''
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay has a firm commitment to strengthening the diversity of our workforce, and therefore welcome and encourage applications from likeminded people who can support our ambition to become effortlessly inclusive. We are particularly keen to hear from protected groups – including BAME, LGBT+ and people with a disability.
Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated Community phlebotomist to join our friendly team in the Community setting.
Your role will involve working independently and as part of a team. You will be part of a highly dedicated team with a focus to provide high, safe quality care for patients in their own homes obtaining blood samples and health monitoring as requested by health professionals.
This role requires excellent communication skills and it is essential that you have the ability to work on your own initiative and can work independently
The department is committed to support continuous education and professional development.
Anyone newly appointed to the trust will be subject to the completion of a satisfactory 6 month probationary period (this includes bank staff). This will give the new staff member an opportunity to become familiar with the role and working environment.
Main duties of the job
Taking bloods as requested by healthcare professionals for patients in their own homes-Driving will be necessary
Undertaking ECG's as requested
Health monitoring including undertaking NEWS2
Undertake accurate and comprehensive electronic patient records
Working for our organisation
We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life-threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Our community services for adults are provided in people’s homes, community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals and our main hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent, improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care, advice and support
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For more details on the advertised role and the primary job duties/responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification under the supporting documents section. Further information about the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay can be found by visiting our website.
Person specification
Education and qualifications
Essential criteria
- Good standard of general education (including GCSE English or equivalent)
- NVQ3 or equivalent experience.
- Be willing to undertake internal training and induction
Experience
Essential criteria
- Have previous experience working with the general public on a one to one basis.
- Experience and evidence of working as a member of a team but also able to work autonomously
Skills, ability and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Undertaken Phlebotomy Duties
- Must have the ability to put patients at ease and remain calm in an emergency situation.
- An ability to work accurately and maintain high standards of documentation.
- Have good manual dexterity and coordination.
- Have good oral and written communication skills
- Able to follow and work to standard operating procedures and policies.
- Able to work individually and as part of a team.
- Must be IT literate, able to work with and embrace new Technology
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Robyn Jackson
- Job title
- Team Leader
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01524 591482
- Additional information
Informal enquires highly encouraged
Please contact Louise Sutcliffe 07778519018
Robyn Jackson 07789652156
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