As part of an organisational change we are offering an opportunity for our existing phlebotomy staff with the necessary experience to express an interest to apply for the new Band 3 posts in the Phlebotomy service. Candidates will require to have at least 6 months experienced as a phlebotomist in their current role.
JOB PURPOSE
To complete venepuncture procedure for persons aged 12+ with no upper age limit in a clinic; 16+ in domiciliary setting.
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.
PRINCIAPL RESPONSIBILITIES
1.
To be responsible day to day for own workload; receive referrals and allocate case-load list according to priority.
2.
To be accountable for own actions and decisions at all times, demonstrating ability to seek advice and guidance from Line Manager as required.
3.
To maintain own Continuing Professional Development.
4.
To actively participate and contribute to team working in response to service developments and the business plan.
5.
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.
6.
Work independently in a busy clinic environment ensuring that patients receive blood tests on time and manage patient flow.
7.
Obtain informed consent from the patient to treatment and the sharing of information, documenting in accordance with Trust procedures.
8.
Support those service users referred on a specific pathway whereby bloods are taken under duress in best interest pathway.
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Use IT systems to document outcome of appointments and keep clinical notes up to date.
10.
Escalate and seek advice from seniors if specific risks are identified e.g. unsafe environmental conditions.
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To work within health and safety guidelines and policies and adhere to relevant Trust procedures.
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To work positively with colleagues to maintain effective working relationships.
13.
Comply with Trust Clinical Governance and Health and Safety requirements within agreed policies and procedures.
14.
Follow and contribute to new policies and local guidance and contribute comments on proposed/required changes to meet changing service needs.
15.
Plan and prioritise own workload and cover others workload during absence including the planning of the most efficient route to and between destinations in the community.
16.
Plan daily community visits to maximise capacity, considering referral criteria/visit time bands and unscheduled care, recording on the relevant information data systems.
17.
Collect statistical information about daily contacts where required and input onto database for service.
18.
Actively participate in audit, research and development activity when required.
19.
Undertake daily routine administrative tasks to ensure effective service delivery e.g., photocopying within current Trust policies and procedures.
20.
Defective equipment is reported and made safe without delay in accordance with Trust procedures.
21.
Work towards completion of competency framework within agreed timescales.
22.
Participate in clinical supervision as per individual requirement.
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23.
Train and support new members of staff as required.
24.
Be competent in the selection of the appropriate sample bottle for all common laboratory investigations.
25.
Be competent in the procedures required for bleeding High Risk, Immunocompromised and barrier nursed patients.
26.
Organise and stock work benches and trolleys daily.
27.
Clean and disinfect trolleys and work benches after use.
28.
Restock the Phlebotomy rooms when necessary.
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To work across merseycare phlebotomy footprint when required.
30.
Contribute to the delivery of a quality service to patients within agreed timescales.
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Communicate effectively with patients to ensure correct identification, cooperation, and clarification of complications.
32.
Ensure samples are labelled correctly according to protocols.
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Provide after care and assistance to patients affected by venepuncture.
34.
Be competent in dealing safely with nervous or upset patients including at times, managing conflict, and challenging behaviour.
35.
Be competent in dealing safely with fainting patients and those who become unwell.
36.
Maintain basic life support skills to enable the safe care of patients.
37.
Liaise with service users to improve relationship, service and patient care.
38.
Answer telephone enquiries in a helpful manner.
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Participate in relevant staff and departmental meetings.
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Co-operate with and assist leaders of Phlebotomy teams to promote good team working.
Physical, Mental and Emotional Effort
41.
Lone working in busy clinic environments and in the community in patients own homes and care homes.
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Able to manage the pressures of a busy clinical environment and demanding workload.
43.
Able to manage situations involving patient conflict and challenging behaviours.
44.
Able to complete blood tests on patients aged 12+ who may be severely unwell with (additional training available if necessary).
Working Conditions
45.
Demonstrate an ability and willingness to occasionally travel across bases of the Merseycare footprint.
This advert closes on Sunday 2 Mar 2025