Main area: Phlebotomy
Grade: Band 2
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part time - 19.11 hours per week (2 x posts 19.11 hours per week - Monday-Sunday)
Job ref: 205-6975524
Employer: University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Macclesfield District General Hospital
Town: Macclesfield
Salary: £23,615 pro rata pa
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 25/02/2025 23:59
Job overview
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 Macclesfield District General Hospital, the successful applicant will be expected to work at all community centers including Knutsford Community Hospital and Congleton War Memorial Hospital. You should have experience of working within a team and be able to work independently at all venues.
Attention to detail is important along with basic keyboard skills, and applicants should enjoy the challenge of working in a fast-paced patient environment.
It is a requirement of your role to have access to a car for work purposes, which must be suitable for travelling to community phlebotomy clinics and transporting samples back to the hospital. It is your responsibility to ensure the vehicle is insured for class 1 business use and the transportation of pathology samples. Expenses will be paid in accordance with Trust Policy when you use your vehicle for work purposes.
FULL UK DRIVING LICENCE IS ESSENTIAL FOR THE ROLE.
Main duties of the job
We offer a phlebotomy service in a range of locations across Cheshire, including ward-based services and community appointment-based clinics.
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 health care 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 microorganisms; 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.
Person specification
Qualifications / Training
* NVQ / QCF level 2 / apprenticeship level 2 or equivalent in a related subject or GCSE English and maths at C grade or above or equivalent
* GCSE at grade C or above or equivalent in a science subject
* Care related NVQ
Experience
* Evidence of manual dexterity and technical work
* Experience of working as part of a team.
* Previous work involving Phlebotomy
* Work in a healthcare role or similar
Skills & Knowledge
* Ability to work to defined protocols and seek advice where appropriate
* Basic Keyboard Skills
Other Job Requirements
* Understanding of the job requirements
* Must have transport and be able to travel to outreach/walk-in phlebotomy clinics
Important information about your application
* All correspondence will be sent to you via the email address you applied from. Please ensure you check your emails regularly.
* References - please ensure you provide email addresses for all referees for the last three years of employment.
* We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from everyone regardless of ethnicity, disability, gender, age, faith or sexual orientation. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
* Flexible working will be considered in line with Trust policies.
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If you would like support completing an application form, please contact the recruitment department on 01782 675533 where one of our trained assistants will be able to help.
If you obtained your qualifications overseas, you will be required to provide an official government translation through ECCTIS (formerly known as NARIC). Please note, this is in addition to any professional registration requirements and not a replacement for your qualifications.
If you are currently in the UK on a visa, you must have at least six months remaining on your visa at the time of application to ensure sufficient time for the recruitment and training process associated with the role.
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.
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