Job summary Southport and Ormskirk sites. An opportunity has arisen for a Band 2 Phlebotomist to join our team at the 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. It is a 7 day service and staff will be required to work weekends and bank holidays. Main duties of the job To undertake the collection and labelling of venous blood samples. Transport samples to the agreed 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 to take 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 06 November 2024 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 409-6753170 Job locations Southport Hospital Town Lane Southport PR8 6PN Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description for Full Details Advertising Date - 6th November 2024 Closing Date - 14th November 2024 Proposed Interview Date - W/C 9th December 2024 Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description for Full Details Advertising Date - 6th November 2024 Closing Date - 14th November 2024 Proposed Interview Date - W/C 9th December 2024 Person Specification Qualifications Essential Qualifications 1Be able and willing to study to NVQ Level 2.XA/I Knowledge 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 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 Qualifications 1Be able and willing to study to NVQ Level 2.XA/I Knowledge 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 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 Hospital Town Lane Southport PR8 6PN Employer's website https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)