About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a highly motivated Community Technician to join our Community Nursing Team based in Aylsham, Drayton, Coltishall and Reepham areas. Working in the rural and picturesque North Norfolk area our team delivers services for patients in their own homes. For this reason a valid driving licence and access to a vehicle which is insured for work purposes is essential.
Main duties of the job
Collection of blood samples from patients in accordance with agreed procedures. To ensure blood samples taken from patients are correctly identified by using the labels provided on the ICE forms, or clearly writing on the label in line with requesting services guidelines as appropriate. To ensure any capillary blood sampling for International Normalized Ratio (INR) is carried out in accordance with Norfolk Community Health & Care standard operating procedures. To undertake ECG's in accordance with policy.
About us
Please note, the selection processes at East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right values and skills, please be advised that the use of AI in applications are monitored. We remain watchful of candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn't accurately reflect their skills.
If you want to work in a fulfilling team environment, then this is the job for you.
Job description Job responsibilities
To ensure that where blood samples need to be sent off for analysis, they are delivered to the nearest site in time for that days collection. To report any concerns with regard to patients or colleagues to the senior registered nurse for that area. To work with all health care professionals, and statutory/non statutory agencies to provide a seamless, integrated service to our service users. Establishing good working relationships with all Trust staff. To print off own blood requests using the ICE system.
This role is key to the on-going development of the locality. You will eventually be working in an autonomous capacity seeing a group delegated patients in their own homes. Current experience working in a community setting would be beneficial but is not essential.
Your role will be key to integrated working within the community team which consists of community nurses, community matrons, therapists, assistant practitioners, other health care assistants and other phlebotomists. You must demonstrate that you can undertake appropriate assessment of patients in their own home, manage care plans and deliver treatment within a multi-disciplinary team.
IT skills will be essential within this role. Training in IT systems for this role will be undertaken as part of a comprehensive induction programme. You will be working in a team setting and would be expected to feedback any concerns to senior members of the team and be an effective team player.
A full Job Description / Person Specification can be found in the attached documents.
Person Specification
Qualification Essential
GCSEs grade C or above in English, Maths and Science or equivalent evidence of ability to study and undertake phlebotomy training
Desirable
Experience of working within a care setting
Communication Essential
Good interpersonal skills Able to communicate effectively using the English Language
Experience Essential
Experience of dealing face to face with members of the public
Desirable
Experience of working within a care setting Phlebotomy experience training Administrative experience
Personal, people, development Essential
Ability to manage stressful situations Be a team player Responds positively to change
Personal attributes, behaviour Essential
Able to identify with the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people Able to prioritise
Other Essential
Must hold a full and valid driving licence Access to a vehicle to travel to patients in the community
Skills, Abilities Knowledge Essential
Highly motivated Able to provide high standards of care Empathy and sensitivity Ability to use own initiative Good observational and reporting skills Work flexibly to accommodate patient/service needs Good basic IT/standard keyboard skills
Desirable
Knowledge of SystmOne Aware of issues in community and health care
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 East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust
Address Aylsham Health Centre
St Michaels Ave
Aylsham
NR11 8PE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.eastofenglandcommunityhealthandcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)