Job summary
Division: NMCPS - North Midlands and Cheshire Pathology Services
Job Title: BANK ONLY - Phlebotomist Band: 2
BASE SITE: Leighton Hospital, Crewe Hours: Bank only WTE: 0.01
Our contractual requirements cover a 7-day rota.
(EARLY MORNINGS, EVENINGS, WEEKENDS AND BANK HOLIDAYS )
Cheshire Phlebotomy Services - 7 day working pattern Monday-Sunday
EARLY MORINING STARTS 08.00
Ward cover start time 07:30
EVENINGS 14.00-20.00.
WEEKENDS AND BANK HOLIDAY COVER: 07.30-11.00
We are offering a bank only contract to support our clinical phlebotomy services across Cheshire. We are seeking experienced phlebotomy staff to support this vacancy
Main duties of the job
The post holders are 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. Therefore for the bank only roles we require experienced phlebotomy staff only.
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.
The post holder must have access to a road worthy vehicle and a clean Full UK driving licence. Your car insurance should include business cover.
Use of a vehicle and a UK driving licence is an essential aspect of the role; therefore, please do not apply if you do not have the essential criteria.
We do not offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 positions, please ensure your Visa indicates you have the right to work in the UK.
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
The post will be based in Leighton Hospital and surrounding clinics.
The bank only phlebotomy positions will be required to cover
base Sites in CPS are Leighton Hospital and Macclesfield District General Hospital.
All our vacancies include a 7 day working pattern, and the successful candidate will be expected to cover weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis.
Cheshire phlebotomy services (CPS) provide phlebotomy services at multiple venues including Leighton Hospital, Macclesfield District General Hospital, Knutsford Community Hospital, Congleton war memorial hospital, Victoria Infirmary Northwich, and all Direct Access Localities.
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 (SOPs) 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.
The post holder must have access to a road worthy vehicle and a clean Full UK driving licence. Your car insurance should include business cover.
Use of a vehicle and a UK driving licence is an essential aspect of the role; therefore, please do not apply if you do not have the essential criteria.
We do not offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 positions, please ensure your Visa indicates you have the right to work in the UK.
Phlebotomy Experience is essential
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post will be based in Leighton Hospital and surrounding clinics.
The bank only phlebotomy positions will be required to cover
base Sites in CPS are Leighton Hospital and Macclesfield District General Hospital.
All our vacancies include a 7 day working pattern, and the successful candidate will be expected to cover weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis.
Cheshire phlebotomy services (CPS) provide phlebotomy services at multiple venues including Leighton Hospital, Macclesfield District General Hospital, Knutsford Community Hospital, Congleton war memorial hospital, Victoria Infirmary Northwich, and all Direct Access Localities.
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 (SOPs) 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.
The post holder must have access to a road worthy vehicle and a clean Full UK driving licence. Your car insurance should include business cover.
Use of a vehicle and a UK driving licence is an essential aspect of the role; therefore, please do not apply if you do not have the essential criteria.
We do not offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 positions, please ensure your Visa indicates you have the right to work in the UK.
Phlebotomy Experience is essential
Person Specification
ESSENTIAL
Essential
Desirable
- RIGHT TO WORK IN UK - NO SPONSORSHIP PROVIDED
DESIRABLE
Desirable
Person Specification
ESSENTIAL
Essential
Desirable
- RIGHT TO WORK IN UK - NO SPONSORSHIP PROVIDED
DESIRABLE
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address
Leighton Hospital, Crewe, Cheshire CW1 4QJ
Middlewich road
Crewe
CW1 4QJ
Employer's website
https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
