South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
We are looking to recruit an experienced and enthusiastic Phlebotomist who will support the Community Nursing teams in the Eston locality, but will also be part of the larger Tees teams, within the Community Care Centre.
Please note that this vacancy will close when we receive sufficient completed applications.
Main duties of the job
To provide a high standard of care to patients within their own homes, as part of the integrated community nursing service the post holder will contribute to the admission avoidance agenda by providing high quality care to patients.
The post holder will be responsible for carrying out designated work, much of which will involve direct patient care. This care will be delegated by trained staff and the post-holder will be expected to work under the indirect supervision of trained staff. The post holder will work in a person-centred way to achieve clear outcomes and adhere to trust and team objectives.
The post holder will be expected to work flexibly across 7 days a week, ensuring the 8am-8pm service is covered, to meet the changing needs of the service, which may include working across the Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland and Hambleton and Richmondshire area.
The successful candidate should be enthusiastic and be able to work on their own and as part of the team.
About us
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers novice leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust.
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
* NVQ 2 or other equivalent qualification in health-related subject or equivalent demonstrable experience
* Venepuncture training
Experience
* Demonstrates an ability to learn, to be able to pass the phlebotomy competency assessment
* Experience of working with minimal supervision, and with a high degree of accuracy.
* Experience in providing an effective customer service and dealing directly with members of the public.
* Evidence of utilising venepuncture skill since training
* Having worked in a health care related role.
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.
Employer name
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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