About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has opened up at Prestwich District Nursing Team for a phlebotomist to joint the team.
Duties will involve taking blood samples from patients within their own homes in the Bury area.
Unfortunately, this role does not meet the criteria required to qualify for sponsorship.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the role will involve obtaining blood samples from patients within their own residence.
Important skills needed for the role are:
Willingness to undertake training to the nationally recognised standards. Ability to work within a team and alone as required. Ability to liaise with patients in a sensitive manner Basic computer skills Ability to work under demanding circumstances and to deadlines Ability to follow protocols and policies Be flexible with working hours Good communication skills
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential tomake a differenceand we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values -care,appreciateandinspire- to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
For the latest information around our values and behaviours, please visit our careers website https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/
Job description Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Willingness to undertake training to nationally recognised occupational standards
Desirable
NVQ 2 in Direct Care / Care Certificate NVQ in customer service
Knowledge, Training & Experience Essential
Previous venepuncture experience
Desirable
Experience in healthcare setting
Skills & Abilities Essential
Good communication skills Basic IT skills Ability to travel to different geographical locations across the Trust footprint in line with service needs Good organisational skills Ability to work in a high pressure environment Ability to work within a team and alone as required Willingness to work flexibly across the service
Desirable
Car driver with access to a vehicle Commitment to undertaking continuous professional development (CPD)
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address Heathlands Village
Heathlands Drive, Prestwich
Bury
M25 9SB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)