Job summary
We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and committed Phlebotomist to join our community phlebotomy service.
The post holder will provide venepuncture to patients in their own home. This is a community based role which requires access to a suitable vehicle and a willingness to drive throughout Sheffield.
Please note this is a part time position at 30hrs per week
Main duties of the job
Undertake domiciliary visits to housebound patients to collect venous blood samples using agreed equipment as requested by appropriate health care professionals
Undertake domiciliary visits to housebound patients to collect and test capillary blood samples using agreed equipment as part of the organisations anticoagulation monitoring service
Perform clinical practice to the agreed standards and consistent with safe practice
Prepare specimens for transport ensuring correct collection, labelling and stability
Effectively prioritise visits in accordance with sample requirements, geographical location and sample collection times
Understand the importance of patient consent to treatment issues and appropriate clinical practice
Understand the importance of patient identification procedures and apply to clinical practice.
Maintain privacy and dignity of all patients at all times
Deliver specimens timely to the appropriate pick up points when required
Report to the appropriate clinician (GP, district nurse etc) when there is concern for the health or wellbeing of the patient
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSE's (A/9-C/4) or equivalent experience/ qualifications
- NVQ level 2 in health and care or equivalent experience/ qualifications
- Trained in venepuncture with relevant certification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working with members of the public
- An understanding of the role of a community phlebotomist
Desirable
- Able to interact with people who feel vulnerable or anxious
- Skilled in difficult venepuncture
Skills
Essential
- oBasic IT skills
- oSelf-motivation and ability to prioritise daily workload
- oAbility to work to tight deadlines
- oAbility to work as part of a team
- oFlexible and sensitive and able to cope with the changing needs of the role
- oReliable
- oApplicants must hold a full driving licence and have access to a car.
- oKnowledge and commitment to Equal Opportunities
- oAble to work unsupervised
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSE's (A/9-C/4) or equivalent experience/ qualifications
- NVQ level 2 in health and care or equivalent experience/ qualifications
- Trained in venepuncture with relevant certification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working with members of the public
- An understanding of the role of a community phlebotomist
Desirable
- Able to interact with people who feel vulnerable or anxious
- Skilled in difficult venepuncture
Skills
Essential
- oBasic IT skills
- oSelf-motivation and ability to prioritise daily workload
- oAbility to work to tight deadlines
- oAbility to work as part of a team
- oFlexible and sensitive and able to cope with the changing needs of the role
- oReliable
- oApplicants must hold a full driving licence and have access to a car.
- oKnowledge and commitment to Equal Opportunities
- oAble to work unsupervised
Desirable
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
