About this role
Job summary
Please note that this job does not meet the salary requirements for work visa sponsorship and as such we will be unable to progress your application if you do not have the right to work in the UK.
The post holder will provide a dedicated Paediatric Phlebotomy for a specified group of children referred by both the Paediatricians and GP's across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin.
The post holder will be required to carry out phlebotomy skills under both direct and indirect supervision of the Community Children's Nursing (CCN) Team, in a community clinic setting. There may be occasions when the post holder will need to attend a clients home to collect blood samples.
The post holder will lead the phlebotomy sessions and in the first instance manage any unplanned events that may occur and escalate to the CCN Team Lead as necessary.
The post holder will have additional duties which includes supporting the training of new staff to the service as well as overseeing the maintenance of stock within the clinic settings.
Please note this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received, we advise you submit your application early to avoid disappointment.
Main duties of the job
To collect blood samples for patients by venepuncture or capillary as requested by nursing and medical staff, in the community setting.
To be competent and confident in the selection of the appropriate sample bottle for all common laboratory investigations.
To be competent at performing venepuncture in children and young people
Be aware of the procedures and policies required for bleeding High Risk, Immunocompromised and barrier nursed patients and how to deal with a needlestick injury.
The post holder will be required to transport blood samples to the Princess Royal Hospital at the end of the clinic, and it is important to note that the use of public transport is not considered suitable for this task.
About us
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust provides community-based health services for adults and children in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and some services in surrounding areas too. These range from district nursing, health visiting and running four community hospitals through to providing very specialist community care through talented and dedicated staff.
Patients, carers and the public play a vital role in helping us to develop and improve our services and we are constantly looking for ways to work with local communities, patients and the public to innovate and improve. Have a look at the Have Your Say section of our website to find out how you can feed back your experiences and help us to continually improve.
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust is an exciting place to work. It offers a wide range of employment opportunities for many people.
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust positively encourages applications from all areas of the community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs. We are committed to ensuring people who work for the community trust have a good working life - and a good work life/home life balance.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information on the role.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Experience of working in a phlebotomy service including children and young people phlebotomy Experience of working with children with health needs and awareness of children with additional difficulties Experience of team working and supporting the learning of others Evidence of being able to work independently and with resources using own initiative as required
Training and Qualifications Essential
Recognised phlebotomy qualification/completion of competency-based workbook NVQ 3 or equivalent in relevant area of knowledge/experience
Knowledge and Skills Essential
SKILLS Competent phlebotomy skills in children and young people Good Verbal and written communication skills A Professional and helpful manner in all modes of communication including face to face and telephone situations Ability to analyse clinical situations and make appropriate judgements & decisions Demonstrates ability to liaise and work with other professions and agencies
Other Essential
Must be able to meet the travel requirements of the post
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 Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust
Address Donnington Medical Practice
Wrekin Drive
Donnington Telford
TF2 8EA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.shropscommunityhealth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)