Join our dedicated and friendly Community Phlebotomy Service, where you will have the opportunity to provide compassionate care to patients both in their homes and community clinics. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and are seeking motivated Community Phlebotomists to support the teams based in Knowsley, Liverpool or Sefton.
The successful candidates must be willing to travel to work at other sites / geographical areas if needed.
Various posts are available, we offer full and part-time posts in our Liverpool team, Knowsley team and Sefton team with a minimum of 18.75 hours per week. We are unable to guarantee set days in our service.
Main duties of the job The post holder is expected to work effectively as a team member of the community phlebotomy service, ensuring a reliable, responsive and quality blood collection service.
To actively participate and contribute to team working in response to service developments and the business plan. Work within the community (e.g., within a patients' own home) as a lone practitioner with telephone support. Seek advice and support from a more senior colleague for matters outside sphere of responsibility, knowledge, or skills. Work independently in a busy clinic environment ensuring that patients receive blood tests on time and manage patient flow. Obtain informed consent from the patient to treatment and the sharing of information, documenting in accordance with Trust procedures. Use IT system to document outcome of appointment. Job responsibilities To take blood samples from patients referred into the service in a variety of settings and venues across the boroughs of Knowsley, Liverpool or Sefton. To ensure that all documentation is completed accurately and efficiently. To keep an adequate supply of essential equipment for clinics and domiciliary visits to ensure service delivery. To work in line with the infection prevention and control policy. To maintain a clean and tidy work area at all times. Maintain high level of competency in all required clinical techniques. Ensure specimens are appropriately prepared prior to being collected, for example accurately labelled and in correct sample bottles. Person Specification Values Accountability Support High professional standards Responsive to service users Engaging leadership style Transparency and honesty Discreet Change oriented Knowledge/Experience Has customer care experience or experience of being a carer/HCA. Can demonstrate a basic understanding of the needs of the patient and the role of the Phlebotomist. Willingness to develop clinical skills and competency relevant to the role e.g. phlebotomy skills. Can demonstrate motivation, reliability and commitment to team working. Flexible, reliable and demonstrates an ability to value the opinions of others. Willingness to undergo education/training for both practice and service needs. Understanding of primary care and/or GP surgery. Understanding of confidentiality and the practical implications in this role. Understanding of personal health and safety responsibilities. An understanding of equality within the workforce and how it can impact on this post. Must either be Hepatitis B immune or be willing to undergo an immunisation course. Understands issues regarding accountability and delegation. Understanding of the complaint's procedure. Understanding of risk management. Experience of working in a care environment. Understanding of the meaning of Improving Working Lives. Understanding/Experience of lone community working. Qualifications Basic literacy and numeracy skills. Basic computer experience. NVQ 2 or willingness to undertake. Skills Ability to communicate effectively with good interpersonal skills. 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 name Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address Various sites across Knowsley or Sefton or Liverpool.
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