Job summary
21.5 Hours per Week - 7 day working pattern Monday-Sunday.
INCLUDING: EARLY MORINING STARTS 08:00.
Ward Cover
EVENINGS 14.00-20.00.
WEEKENDS AND BANK HOLIDAY COVER.
Main duties of the job
BASE SITE IS Macclesfield District General Hospital - This role includes ward round services.
North Midlands and Cheshire Pathology Service provide Phlebotomy services at multiple venues including MACCELSFIELD DISTRICT GENERAL HOSPITAL, KNUTSFORD, CONGLETON, VIN AND ALL DIRECT ACCESS LOCALITIES. The successful applicant will be asked to cover at all service locations, should the business require it.
The post holder is required for the collection of venous blood samples for pathological analysis.
The post holder will be required to work independently and as part of a team when required.
They will be asked to liaise with other health care professionals, clinicians, laboratory staff, patients and/or their representatives, both in person and over the telephone.
The role involves handling biological samples that may contain pathogenic micro-organisms; therefore, ensuring that all procedures are adhered to when undertaking blood sampling according to laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) and the policies and procedures of the department, especially in relation to Health & Safety and Quality.
The post holder must be able to support the department in multiple venues, when required.
This is an interesting and important job, previous experience in this field is not essential as full training is given.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Previous experience working with the NHS or social care environment, or general public on a one to one basis.
- Be able to work within safe systems of work and report any deficiencies in the systems.
Desirable
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft office: Word, Excel, access and Power-point.
- Ability to develop onsite training under initial supervision provided.
- Previous Phlebotomy experience.
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience
Essential
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Good manual dexterity and coordination.
- Ability to work accurately and maintain high standards of documentation.
- Ability to put patients at ease and remain calm in an emergency situation.
- Ability to concentrate for long periods.
- Able to work individually and as part of a team.
Desirable
- Previous Phlebotomy experience.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- A commitment to quality and safety.
- A listening, learning and leading approach.
- Recognition of the importance of showing respect, dignity and compassion to patients and colleagues.
- A commitment to work together to create the best outcomes.
- Good punctuality attendance record.
- Have own car that is insured for business use.
- Able to work flexibly.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Previous experience working with the NHS or social care environment, or general public on a one to one basis.
- Be able to work within safe systems of work and report any deficiencies in the systems.
Desirable
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft office: Word, Excel, access and Power-point.
- Ability to develop onsite training under initial supervision provided.
- Previous Phlebotomy experience.
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience
Essential
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Good manual dexterity and coordination.
- Ability to work accurately and maintain high standards of documentation.
- Ability to put patients at ease and remain calm in an emergency situation.
- Ability to concentrate for long periods.
- Able to work individually and as part of a team.
Desirable
- Previous Phlebotomy experience.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- A commitment to quality and safety.
- A listening, learning and leading approach.
- Recognition of the importance of showing respect, dignity and compassion to patients and colleagues.
- A commitment to work together to create the best outcomes.
- Good punctuality attendance record.
- Have own car that is insured for business use.
- Able to work flexibly.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address
Macclesfield District General Hospital
Victoria Road
Macclesfield
SK10 3BL
Employer's website
https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
