About this role
Job summary
Come and join our CQC rated 'Outstanding' Trust as a Community Phlebotomist in Windsor and Maidenhead. As a Community Phlebotomist you'll help deliver care to people in their own homes and get to work with inspiring, skilled teams whilst you do it. We offer a supportive environment with opportunities for further career development, a strong in-house training programme.
The role of Band 2 Phlebotomist is fundamental to the success of Community Nursing Teams. The post holder will be able to demonstrate the competencies required to perform at this level and role model the Trust's core values well as exhibit the behaviours required as part of those values.
Main duties of the job
The band 2 Phlebotomist will work across health care teams and will provide planned care to deliver a seamless service to patients.
The band 2 Phlebotomist will work with other team members embracing case management and the long-term conditions agenda thus preventing avoidable hospital admissions.
Obtains blood specimens by performing venepunctures and finger sticks.
Verifies test requisitions by comparing information with electronic records, bringing discrepancies to the attention of senior colleagues.
The phlebotomist will be required to be proficient and competent to work in Community Nursing teams as deemed appropriate to their specific role. The phlebotomist will work within defined protocols and be able to take appropriate action to deliver planned care.
About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
Caring for and about you is our top priority Committed to providing good quality, safe services Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
Flexible working options to support work-life balance 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell Generous NHS pension scheme Excellent learning and career development opportunities 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave Free parking across Trust sites
Job description Job responsibilities
The must haves for this role:
Hold a full UK Driving Licence and have use of a car for work purposesA passion for community nursing, that matches our passion to provide excellent healthcare for patients within their own homesWilling to undertake training to fulfil the requirements of these role .
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don't hesitate to call: Tammy Hartshorne on 07825 366198 or email: [email protected] who'll be delighted to help.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training Essential
Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent in English and Maths as a minimum.
Desirable
Evidence of training since leaving school.
Continuous Professional Development Essential
Willingness to undertake further training and development as and when required.
Previous Experience Essential
Experience and qualification in Phlebotomy
Desirable
Previous experience as a HCA/ Carer
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Essential
Well-developed written and verbal communication skills Able to demonstrate use of own initiative and ability to work alone in ever changing circumstances Able to work as part of a team Able to work autonomously Demonstrates flexibility to deal with the needs of unscheduled services and able to prioritise workload and work under pressure Computer literate Ability to demonstrate organisational skills Ability to demonstrate and show evidence of effective phlebotomy skills Able to demonstrate empathy Ability to manage distressed patients or relatives Ability to identify risks and act accordingly with regard to safety of oneself, patients and others using the appropriate aids. To work sensitively in potentially unpleasant and hazardous environments
Additional Requirements Essential
Full UK Driving Licence and use of car for work purposes
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 Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address District Nursing - Windsor - St Marks Hospital, 112 St Marks Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 6DU
112 St Marks Road
Maidenhead
SL6 6DU
Employer's website https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)