Job summary We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Paediatric Phlebotomist to join our dynamic and friendly children's community nursing team. Our vision is to deliver quality healthcare services to improve the health and wellbeing of the families within our care. This is a part time post (22.5 hours) working Monday, Thursday & Friday. You must be able to travel independently to a variety of community sites each shift for this role. You must mention in your application how you meet this requirement in order to be considered for this post. An Enhanced DBS with Children's Barred List check will be obtained during pre-employment checks. This vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received. Main duties of the job We are seeking someone to deliver a phlebotomy service for children under 12 years of age. The post will include a set working pattern over three days providing phlebotomy clinics across the borough in various clinic settings. Experience in venepuncture is preferable however training can be provided for the right candidate. About us Choose Well - Choose WWL Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs. COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information available by contacting covid-19.vaccinewwl.nhs.uk where you can also ask about how to access vaccinations. Date posted 31 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year pa pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 302-25-6966671CM Job locations Claire House Phoenix Way Wigan WN3 4NW Job description Job responsibilities Planning and Organisational Duties Perform paediatric blood collection by venepuncture both in community setting and on all Trust sites To assist in all practical training of hospital, community, and staff from other agencies in the above blood collection techniques To maintain adequate stock levels of the blood collection system as required To work within all the standard operational policies and health and safety procedures of the department in accordance with Trust standards and policies To perform routine technical procedures using the Glucometer and contribute to the Q.A. scheme. Participate in changes to clinical practice and undertake new working practices when required. Always follow strict hygiene in all areas Ensure that all data given is checked for accuracy and the correct procedure is used for the labelling of all blood tubes, the relevant protocols should be strictly adhered to regarding patient identification and labelling. Assist the Team Lead and clinical lead in collating statistics and performing audits. Communications and Key Working Relationships Always communicate effectively with patients, relatives, carers to give and receive complex or sensitive information and instructions in an understandable form. This involves the use of persuasive, motivational and empathic skills whilst being sensitive to an individuals complex barriers to communication e.g., deaf, and non-speaking individuals, those with learning disabilities, cultural differences, pain, fear, altered perception, emotional and psychological problems, expressive and receptive dysphagia and behavioural problems. Always maintain patient confidentiality. Answer telephone enquiries from service users and patients. Liaise and communicate with Pathology Departmental staff. GPs, medical colleagues, and ward staff, and maintain good relationships with all disciplines. Communicate complex patient related information to ensure collaborative working within a clinic or community setting. Responsibility for Finance Inform the childrens community nurses of any shortages of supplies that become apparent. Use departmental resources in a cost-effective manner. Responsibility for Human Resources To display empathy and a pleasant manner to all patients, patients relatives, visitors, colleagues, and all staff who you come into contact with. Each member of the Trust staff is responsible for ensuring that they carry out their duties of their post in accordance with all appropriate Health and Safety Legislation, guidance, and procedures. They must not, by any act or omission on their part, create a threat to the health and safety of any other person. To assist in the induction of all new phlebotomy staff. Responsibility for Health & Safety Compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 the post holder is required to fulfil a proactive role towards the management of risk in all their actions. This entails the risk assessment of all situations, the taking of appropriate actions and reporting of all incidents, near misses and hazards, and a statutory duty of care for their own personal safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions. Responsibility for Teaching To assist in the practical training of all hospital, community, and other staff who have attended the theory session of the phlebotomy course. Job description Job responsibilities Planning and Organisational Duties Perform paediatric blood collection by venepuncture both in community setting and on all Trust sites To assist in all practical training of hospital, community, and staff from other agencies in the above blood collection techniques To maintain adequate stock levels of the blood collection system as required To work within all the standard operational policies and health and safety procedures of the department in accordance with Trust standards and policies To perform routine technical procedures using the Glucometer and contribute to the Q.A. scheme. Participate in changes to clinical practice and undertake new working practices when required. Always follow strict hygiene in all areas Ensure that all data given is checked for accuracy and the correct procedure is used for the labelling of all blood tubes, the relevant protocols should be strictly adhered to regarding patient identification and labelling. Assist the Team Lead and clinical lead in collating statistics and performing audits. Communications and Key Working Relationships Always communicate effectively with patients, relatives, carers to give and receive complex or sensitive information and instructions in an understandable form. This involves the use of persuasive, motivational and empathic skills whilst being sensitive to an individuals complex barriers to communication e.g., deaf, and non-speaking individuals, those with learning disabilities, cultural differences, pain, fear, altered perception, emotional and psychological problems, expressive and receptive dysphagia and behavioural problems. Always maintain patient confidentiality. Answer telephone enquiries from service users and patients. Liaise and communicate with Pathology Departmental staff. GPs, medical colleagues, and ward staff, and maintain good relationships with all disciplines. Communicate complex patient related information to ensure collaborative working within a clinic or community setting. Responsibility for Finance Inform the childrens community nurses of any shortages of supplies that become apparent. Use departmental resources in a cost-effective manner. Responsibility for Human Resources To display empathy and a pleasant manner to all patients, patients relatives, visitors, colleagues, and all staff who you come into contact with. Each member of the Trust staff is responsible for ensuring that they carry out their duties of their post in accordance with all appropriate Health and Safety Legislation, guidance, and procedures. They must not, by any act or omission on their part, create a threat to the health and safety of any other person. To assist in the induction of all new phlebotomy staff. Responsibility for Health & Safety Compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 the post holder is required to fulfil a proactive role towards the management of risk in all their actions. This entails the risk assessment of all situations, the taking of appropriate actions and reporting of all incidents, near misses and hazards, and a statutory duty of care for their own personal safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions. Responsibility for Teaching To assist in the practical training of all hospital, community, and other staff who have attended the theory session of the phlebotomy course. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Evidence of basic level qualification in English and Maths or able to demonstrate equivalent experience Desirable GSCE in core subjects such as Maths English and Science Experience Essential Previous experience within the NHS, within GP Practices or any other Healthcare setting Previous experience in caring for children within a healthcare setting. Desirable Paediatric Phlebotomy experience Skills Essential Manual Dexterity Team Player Ability to follow written procedures accurately Ability to form tasks of a repetitive nature Desirable oEvidence of manual dexterity Knowledge Essential Knowledge of professional protocols Desirable Some laboratory/science knowledge Additional Essential Flexible working Able to transport self across Trust sites daily with full equipment Able to integrate well with others Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation Person Specification Qualifications Essential Evidence of basic level qualification in English and Maths or able to demonstrate equivalent experience Desirable GSCE in core subjects such as Maths English and Science Experience Essential Previous experience within the NHS, within GP Practices or any other Healthcare setting Previous experience in caring for children within a healthcare setting. Desirable Paediatric Phlebotomy experience Skills Essential Manual Dexterity Team Player Ability to follow written procedures accurately Ability to form tasks of a repetitive nature Desirable oEvidence of manual dexterity Knowledge Essential Knowledge of professional protocols Desirable Some laboratory/science knowledge Additional Essential Flexible working Able to transport self across Trust sites daily with full equipment Able to integrate well with others Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Claire House Phoenix Way Wigan WN3 4NW Employer's website http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)