About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has risen to join the phlebotomy team. If you are enthusiastic about patient care and have a desire to work in a supportive, compassionate, and dedicated team then this is the role for you.
The phlebotomy service is based across both Warrington & Halton site and also cover some outreach services.
This is 16 hours a week contract, the core hours will be from 7am until 8pm Monday to Sunday 7 days a week
Weekend working is on a rotation basis to support the service demands.
Hours will be worked over 7 days week
Main duties of the job
Your main duties of the post will be the collection of blood samples by venepuncture and capillary on both adults and children.
The successful candidate must be computer literate, knowledge of Lorenzo would be an advantage, but it is not essential as full training will be given.
There will be additional duties such as some clerical and housekeeping duties.
The effective candidate will need to provide a prominent level of customer care service and possess excellent communication skills with patients, staff, and managers.
All applicants are expected to possess good teamwork qualities, be forward thinking with willingness to learn new skills
The candidates must have a flexible approach to working hours to meet service level requirements and needs.
About us
Our mission, vision and values are at the heart of North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (NCM) They underpin everything we do and everything we aspire to be as an organisation
Our mission is to be exceptional for our patients, our communities and each other
Our vision is to be a great organisation providing excellent healthcare and opportunities to work and learn
Our approach to healthcare is founded on our four core values:
Kind - we are caring, supporting and respectful to everyone
Open - we are honest, transparent and open to new ways of working
Fair - we listen, value our differences and are inclusive to all
One team - we work well together and with our communities
We employ almost 6,500 people from more than 80 nationalities and are fully committed to being an equal, diverse and inclusive employer. Our culture and values ensure that everyone is treated with dignity and respect, and that no job applicant or employee is disadvantaged at any stage of their journey.
Job description Job responsibilities
Our Phlebotomy team is currently expanding due to service needs and giving new opportunities for development within the phlebotomy team.
Person Specification
Application Essential
Excellent standard of written and spoken English Good planning and organisation skills Direct patient care
Desirable
Phlebotomy Experience Experience in dealing with enquires and complaints Polite and punctual
Application and interview Essential
Good Communicator with patients, staff and service users. Must be flexlible for service delivery good computer skills
Desirable
Knowledge of Lorenzo, ICE and WASP systems Experience in dealing with enquires and complaints To act calmly and compassionate in distressing situations.
Application and interview Essential
good housekeeping duties Planning and organisation skills Willing to work outside normal working hours
Desirable
Flexible and able to work in all areas Experience in dealing with enquires and complaints Polite and punctual
Interview Essential
Current driving License Access to a car daily Able to push phlebotomy trolleys
Desirable
Knowledge of infection control Able to handle and work with biological material Polite and punctual
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 North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (WHH)
Address Warrington Pathology department Warrington Hospital
Lovely Lane
Warrington
WA5 1QG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://northcheshireandmersey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)