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 covers some outreach services.
This is 20 hours a week permanent contract your core hours will be between 7am until 8pm Monday to Sunday 7 days a week.
Weekend working is on a rotation basis to support the service demands.
The 20 hours will be distributed over 5 days a week and will be discussed at Interview.
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.
We are also proud to be an Armed Forces Friendly organisation and welcome applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists and families.
Working at NCM means becoming part of a dedicated team of clinical and support staff who are passionate about keeping people well and supporting wellbeing. If you share our values and are motivated by making a difference for our patients, we'd be delighted to receive your application.
Job description Job responsibilities
We are a compassionate team, looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual.
The successful candidate will be a valued member of the team, you must be reliable, flexible, and able to work across all areas of the service.
Our phlebotomy team is currently expanding due to service needs and giving staff new opportunities.
Previous experience is highly desirable; however, training can be provided.
£25,275.00 per annual pro rata working full time hours, subject to satisfactory personal development and performance. Your hourly rate is £12.71p an hour.
Applicants new to the Trust will normally commence at the minimum of the salary scale.
For a full list of roles and responsibilities please see the attached JD & Person Specification****
Person Specification
Full training givern Essential
Previous training will be an advantage
Desirable
Health care experience
Previous training will be an advantage but full training can be offered. Essential
Previous training will be an advantage
Desirable
Health care experience
None requied Essential
Good basic education
Desirable
Health care experience
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)