Job summary Join our dedicated and friendly Community Phlebotomy Service, where you will have the opportunity to provide compassionate care to patients both in their homes and community clinics. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and are seeking motivated Community Phlebotomists to support the teams based in Knowsley and Liverpool. The successful candidates must be willing to travel to work at other sites / geographical areas if needed. Various posts are available, we offer full and part time posts in our Liverpool team and Knowsley team with a minimum of 18.75hours per week. We are unable to guarantee set days in our service. Applicant support is available to all applicants who may need additional support when completing their application form, this support provides you with tips on how to demonstrate your eligibility for the role plus many other useful tips and resources. If you require additional support when completing your application, such as tips on demonstrating your eligibility plus other useful resources, please get in touch: applicant.supportmerseycare.nhs.uk Main duties of the job The post holder is expected to work effectively as a team member of the community phlebotomy service, ensuring a reliable, responsive and quality blood collection service. 1. To actively participate and contribute to team working in response to service developments and the business plan.2. Work within the community (e.g., within a patients' own home) as a lone practitioner with telephone support. Seek advice and support from a more senior colleague for matters outside sphere of responsibility, knowledge, or skills.3. Work independently in a busy clinic environment ensuring that patients receive blood tests on time and manage patient flow.4. Obtain informed consent from the patient to treatment and the sharing of information, documenting in accordance with Trust procedures.5. Use IT system to document outcome of appointment. About us Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales and the Midlands. We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities. At the heart of all we do is our commitment to 'perfect care' - care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We're currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so. Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles. Date posted 31 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 350-CC6964312 Job locations Various sites cross Knowsley or Liverpool Separate posts available in Knowsley & Liverpool L34 1PJ Job description Job responsibilities To take blood samples from patients referred into the service in a variety of settings and venues across the boroughs of Knowsley, Liverpool To ensure that all documentation is completed accurately and efficiently. To keep an adequate supply of essential equipment for clinics and domiciliary visits to ensure service delivery. To work in line with the infection prevention and control policy. To maintain a clean and tidy work area at all times. Maintain high level of competency in all required clinical techniques. Ensure specimens are appropriately prepared prior to being collected, for example accurately labelled and in correct sample bottles. Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details. Job description Job responsibilities To take blood samples from patients referred into the service in a variety of settings and venues across the boroughs of Knowsley, Liverpool To ensure that all documentation is completed accurately and efficiently. To keep an adequate supply of essential equipment for clinics and domiciliary visits to ensure service delivery. To work in line with the infection prevention and control policy. To maintain a clean and tidy work area at all times. Maintain high level of competency in all required clinical techniques. Ensure specimens are appropriately prepared prior to being collected, for example accurately labelled and in correct sample bottles. Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details. Person Specification Values Essential Continuous Improvement Accountability Respectfulness Enthusiasm Support High professional standards Responsive to service users Engaging leadership style Strong customer service belief Transparency and honesty Discreet Change oriented Knowledge/Experience Essential Has customer care experience or experience of being a carer/HCA Can demonstrate a basic understanding of the needs of the patient and the role of the Phlebotomist. Willingness to develop clinical skills and competency relevant to the role e.g. phlebotomy skills. Can demonstrate motivation, reliability and commitment to team working Flexible, reliable and demonstrates an ability to value the opinions of others Willingness to undergo education/training for both practice and service needs. Understanding of primary care and/or GP surgery Understanding of confidentiality and the practical implications in this role Understanding of personal health and safety responsibilities An understanding of equality within the workforce and how it can impact on this post. Must either be Hepatitis B immune or be willing to undergo an immunisation course Desirable Understands issues regarding accountability and delegation Understanding of the complaint's procedure Understanding of risk management Experience of working in a care environment Understanding of the meaning of Improving Working Lives Understanding/Experience of lone community working Qualifications Essential Basic literacy and numeracy skills Basic computer experience NVQ 2 or willingness to undertake Desirable Venepuncture experience Skills Essential Ability to communicate effectively with good interpersonal skills Person Specification Values Essential Continuous Improvement Accountability Respectfulness Enthusiasm Support High professional standards Responsive to service users Engaging leadership style Strong customer service belief Transparency and honesty Discreet Change oriented Knowledge/Experience Essential Has customer care experience or experience of being a carer/HCA Can demonstrate a basic understanding of the needs of the patient and the role of the Phlebotomist. Willingness to develop clinical skills and competency relevant to the role e.g. phlebotomy skills. Can demonstrate motivation, reliability and commitment to team working Flexible, reliable and demonstrates an ability to value the opinions of others Willingness to undergo education/training for both practice and service needs. Understanding of primary care and/or GP surgery Understanding of confidentiality and the practical implications in this role Understanding of personal health and safety responsibilities An understanding of equality within the workforce and how it can impact on this post. Must either be Hepatitis B immune or be willing to undergo an immunisation course Desirable Understands issues regarding accountability and delegation Understanding of the complaint's procedure Understanding of risk management Experience of working in a care environment Understanding of the meaning of Improving Working Lives Understanding/Experience of lone community working Qualifications Essential Basic literacy and numeracy skills Basic computer experience NVQ 2 or willingness to undertake Desirable Venepuncture experience Skills Essential Ability to communicate effectively with good interpersonal skills 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 Care NHS Foundation Trust Address Various sites cross Knowsley or Liverpool Separate posts available in Knowsley & Liverpool L34 1PJ Employer's website https://www.merseycare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)