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 from 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.
Phlebotomy experience is highly desirable; however, phlebotomy training can be given, qualification gained on completion of training.
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
Our phlebotomy team is currently expanding due to service needs and giving staff new opportunities regarding progression to a Band 3 depending on skill mix and availability.
Person Specification
Application and interview
Essential
- Excellent planning and organisation skills
- Can work without supervision and is able to recognise own limitations
- Able to work across all sites
Desirable
- HCA experience
- Phlebotomy experience
- Previous patient care, polite, punctual and a good listener
Qualifications
Essential
- Excellent standard English and Maths
- Confident with IT systems
- Car & access to a car
Desirable
- IT knowledge and understanding
- NVQ 2 or above
- Flexible and willing to work out side normal hours.
Applicatin form and interview
Essential
- Confident with IT systems
- Good understanding of English and Maths.
- Willing to work outside normal working hours
Desirable
- Flexible
- Car & full driving license
- Willing to work across all sites.
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 Hospital
Lovely Lane
Warrington
WA5 1QG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://northcheshireandmersey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)