Job summary 2 x 17.5 Hours Positions Available An opportunity has arisen for a Band 2 Phlebotomist to join our team at the Southport and Ormskirk sites. Applications are invited from flexible, hardworking individuals for this part-time post. Previous phlebotomy experience is desirable but further training will be given on appointment. This post will be based at Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals and applicants will be expected to work at other sites within the Trust. You will be required to work in the Outpatient Department and on the wards. Interview Date - Week commencing 17th March 2025 Main duties of the job To undertake the collection and labelling of venous blood samples. Transport samples to the agrees Laboratory reception within an agreed time frame. To maintain good working relations with all members of staff and to promote effective teamwork. To actively participate in team meetings and to inform effectively on shift handover. To advise the Senior Phlebotomist when stocks of consumables are approaching minimum levels or totake appropriate action in ordering. To be courteous to patient, relatives, and carers To have a manner which will put patients at ease. About us Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites. We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care. Our services: Acute Care Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites. Primary Care Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital. Community Services Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre. Specialist Regional Services We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales. Achievements: Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018 Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal) National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme Date posted 13 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year Per Annum, Pro Rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 409-6953025 Job locations Southport and Ormskirk Hospitals Town Lane Southport PR8 6PN Job description Job responsibilities KEY DUTIES To manage own clinical case load. To work as part of a team but to also act autonomously within the clinical setting. Promote good public relations with patients. Accountable for own actions Responsible for personal effective time management and organisational skills Work without direct supervision reporting to the Phlebotomy Manager Responsible for taking reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and other may be affected by their acts or omissions. Work unsupervised. Report accidents or incidents to patients or self which occur whilst on duty to the care manager. Complete appropriate forms immediately and participate in any investigations as necessary. Report any complaints to the phlebotomy manager and participate in any investigation as necessary CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Safe collection of routine venous blood samples from patients attending the hospital /outpatientdepartments health centres/clinics as requested by doctor and\or nurses in line with Trust Policy Prepare blood samples for transport ensuring stability and safety. To make informed decisions relating to patient care and safety To comply with identified operational procedures regarding blood sample collection. To adhere to the Trusts Health and Safety at Work Policy To ensure that own phlebotomy trolley is cleaned thoroughly and restocked with consumables bycompletion of shift of duty. ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES Comply with the Trusts policy on documentation in relation to recording of blood tests etc., including dataentry onto computer systems as required. Always maintain confidentiality. To undertake such other agreed duties as may be appropriate to the post for the efficient provision of theservice so long as the duties do not exceed the level of responsibility expected for the grade of the post. To maintain appropriate ordering of equipment and ensure same is fit for purpose. To ensure Line Manager is kept informed regarding absence due to sickness, as soon as possible. To provide Line Manager with a minimum four weeks notice for any annual leave requests To ensure effective communications with Line Manager To attend regular team meetings to share knowledge, ideas and acknowledge anydevelopments\changes that impact upon the phlebotomists role. TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES To participate in continuing education and to implement evidence-based practice. To assist the Senior Phlebotomist in the training and supervision of new staff members in accordancewith the training policies. To act as support to other members of staff. To engage in additional training to meet the changing demands of phlebotomy clinics e.g., Oral GlucoseTolerance Test/ blood culture collection. Attend necessary mandatory training as identified by the Trust. RESEARCH & AUDIT To identify and manage clinical risk and to report concerns to line manager. To participate in data collection for audit purposes relating to the phlebotomy service To ensure relevant research and audit outcomes are implemented in practice. Job description Job responsibilities KEY DUTIES To manage own clinical case load. To work as part of a team but to also act autonomously within the clinical setting. Promote good public relations with patients. Accountable for own actions Responsible for personal effective time management and organisational skills Work without direct supervision reporting to the Phlebotomy Manager Responsible for taking reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and other may be affected by their acts or omissions. Work unsupervised. Report accidents or incidents to patients or self which occur whilst on duty to the care manager. Complete appropriate forms immediately and participate in any investigations as necessary. Report any complaints to the phlebotomy manager and participate in any investigation as necessary CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Safe collection of routine venous blood samples from patients attending the hospital /outpatientdepartments health centres/clinics as requested by doctor and\or nurses in line with Trust Policy Prepare blood samples for transport ensuring stability and safety. To make informed decisions relating to patient care and safety To comply with identified operational procedures regarding blood sample collection. To adhere to the Trusts Health and Safety at Work Policy To ensure that own phlebotomy trolley is cleaned thoroughly and restocked with consumables bycompletion of shift of duty. ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES Comply with the Trusts policy on documentation in relation to recording of blood tests etc., including dataentry onto computer systems as required. Always maintain confidentiality. To undertake such other agreed duties as may be appropriate to the post for the efficient provision of theservice so long as the duties do not exceed the level of responsibility expected for the grade of the post. To maintain appropriate ordering of equipment and ensure same is fit for purpose. To ensure Line Manager is kept informed regarding absence due to sickness, as soon as possible. To provide Line Manager with a minimum four weeks notice for any annual leave requests To ensure effective communications with Line Manager To attend regular team meetings to share knowledge, ideas and acknowledge anydevelopments\changes that impact upon the phlebotomists role. TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES To participate in continuing education and to implement evidence-based practice. To assist the Senior Phlebotomist in the training and supervision of new staff members in accordancewith the training policies. To act as support to other members of staff. To engage in additional training to meet the changing demands of phlebotomy clinics e.g., Oral GlucoseTolerance Test/ blood culture collection. Attend necessary mandatory training as identified by the Trust. RESEARCH & AUDIT To identify and manage clinical risk and to report concerns to line manager. To participate in data collection for audit purposes relating to the phlebotomy service To ensure relevant research and audit outcomes are implemented in practice. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Be able and willing to study to NVQ Level 2. Knowledge & Experience Essential Have previous experience working with the public on a one- to-one basis. Desirable Previous experience of working in a Healthcare setting. Previous Phlebotomy Experience. Skills Essential Demonstrates an ability to learn, to be able to pass the phlebotomy competency assessment. Must have the ability to put patients at ease and remain calm in an emergency situation. Ability to work as part of a team. Maintain a flexible approach to work. Ability to work with minimum of supervision. Desirable Willing to learn new skills and develop professionally. Other Essential Able to travel between Trust sites. Ability to cope with the physical demands of the role. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Be able and willing to study to NVQ Level 2. Knowledge & Experience Essential Have previous experience working with the public on a one- to-one basis. Desirable Previous experience of working in a Healthcare setting. Previous Phlebotomy Experience. Skills Essential Demonstrates an ability to learn, to be able to pass the phlebotomy competency assessment. Must have the ability to put patients at ease and remain calm in an emergency situation. Ability to work as part of a team. Maintain a flexible approach to work. Ability to work with minimum of supervision. Desirable Willing to learn new skills and develop professionally. Other Essential Able to travel between Trust sites. Ability to cope with the physical demands of the 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 details Employer name Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Address Southport and Ormskirk Hospitals Town Lane Southport PR8 6PN Employer's website https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)