University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
We are looking for a confident and well-presented individual to join our phlebotomy team. The collection of quality blood samples from patients is a vital stage in many medical investigations. The successful applicants must enjoy working with people and possess good communication skills.
Based at Leighton Hospital, the successful applicant will be expected to work at the community centres as well as our community sites around Cheshire. You should be able to work independently and as part of a team.
Attention to detail is important along with basic keyboard skills, and applicants should enjoy the challenge of working in a fast-paced patient environment.
Main duties of the job
Base Site: Leighton Hospital - This role includes covering ward round services, as well as cover at all community site locations.
North Midlands and Cheshire Pathology Service provide Phlebotomy services at multiple venues including: Macclesfield District General Hospital, Knutsford Community Hospital, Congleton War Memorial Hospital, Victoria Infirmary Northwich, and all GP direct access locations. The successful applicant will be asked to cover at all service locations, should the business require it.
The post holder is required for the collection of venous blood samples for pathological analysis.
The post holder will be required to work independently and as part of a team when required.
They will be asked to liaise with other healthcare professionals, clinicians, laboratory staff, patients, and/or their representatives, both in person and over the telephone.
The role involves handling biological samples that may contain pathogenic micro-organisms; therefore, ensuring that all procedures are adhered to when undertaking blood sampling according to laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and the policies and procedures of the department, especially in relation to Health & Safety and Quality.
The post holder must be able to support the department in multiple venues, when required.
This is an interesting and important job; previous experience in this field is not essential as full training is given.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching, and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return, we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by our staff, patients, and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, we know that investing in, supporting, and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Job responsibilities
For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Previous experience working with the NHS or social care environment, or general public on a one-to-one basis.
* Be able to work within safe systems of work and report any deficiencies in the systems.
* Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
* Ability to develop onsite training under initial supervision provided.
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience
* Good oral and written communication skills.
* Good manual dexterity and coordination.
* Ability to work accurately and maintain high standards of documentation.
* Ability to put patients at ease and remain calm in an emergency situation.
* Ability to concentrate for long periods.
* Able to work individually and as part of a team.
Personal Qualities
* A commitment to quality and safety.
* A listening, learning, and leading approach.
* Recognition of the importance of showing respect, dignity, and compassion to patients and colleagues.
* A commitment to work together to create the best outcomes.
* Good punctuality attendance record.
* Have own car that is insured for business use.
* Able to work flexibly.
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.
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