Job summary
Do you enjoying working with people and making a difference? If so, have you considered a career working in the NHS?
We are looking for a caring and enthusiastic person to join our Community Phlebotomy Team. No previous experience needed; all training will be provided. You will be fully developed, providing you an opportunity to jump start your career in healthcare. Flexible hours and job share available'
Main duties of the job
Please note for this role you will be required to travel independently around the county meeting strict time deadlines. You will need to hold a full UK driving licence* and have use of a vehicle. You cannot use public transport for this role as this is not a reliable form of transport and will not allow you to meet service needs. Please confirm in your application that you meet the specified criteria.
The primary activity for this role will be supporting service users with their physical health needs including venepuncture, taking Blood Pressure, weight and height and other tasks as required. This will require working across several neighbourhood teams within Cambridge and Ely.
The post holder will provide support and care for service users with mental and physical health needs and to their carers within a multidisciplinary setting. They will undertake assigned tasks as a lone worker but with support from a registered nurse, including assisting in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care.
The post holder will be trained to ensure that issues of equality, diversity and rights are dealt with in accordance with good practice and legislation.
*DVLA have a number of reciprocal arrangements with overseas countries, for further information please visit the DVLA website
About us
Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health & social care organisation dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion to improve the health & wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting & empowering them to lead a fulfilling life.
Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services not only via inpatient and primary care setting but also with the community. These services include Children, Adult & Older Peoples mental & physical health, Forensic & Specialist mental health, Learning Disabilities, Primary Care & Liaison psychiatry, Substance misuse, Social care, Research & Development.
To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high calibre candidates that share our vision & values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including disabled people & members of our ethnic minorities & LGBTQ+ communities.
Please be advised we reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date should we receive sufficient applications.
Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles. If you apply for a role that we cannot offer sponsorship for, unfortunately, your application form will be rejected from the process.
For further information on CPFT, please visit our website at www.cpft.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities
- To undertake phlebotomy and physical health tasks e.g weight, physiological observations under delegation from a registered professional.
- Overcome barriers to understanding, e.g. patients with hearing or cognitive impairment.
- Communicate with patients/carers by exchanging factual information, reassurance, tact and empathy.
- Establish and maintain appropriate working relationships with colleagues, patients, carers and other health care professionals.Be responsible for ensuring equipment is used safely, following relevant training, and that it is maintained appropriately.
- Work under guidance on specified tasks, taking direction from registered and non-registered staff as appropriate, with regular clinical support and supervision by a qualified practitioner.
- Will be exposed to bodily fluids, infected material, blood products, therefore must utilise universal precautions and adhere to infection control policies.
- To assist in the implementation of audit processes under direction from registered staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities
- To undertake phlebotomy and physical health tasks e.g weight, physiological observations under delegation from a registered professional.
- Overcome barriers to understanding, e.g. patients with hearing or cognitive impairment.
- Communicate with patients/carers by exchanging factual information, reassurance, tact and empathy.
- Establish and maintain appropriate working relationships with colleagues, patients, carers and other health care professionals.Be responsible for ensuring equipment is used safely, following relevant training, and that it is maintained appropriately.
- Work under guidance on specified tasks, taking direction from registered and non-registered staff as appropriate, with regular clinical support and supervision by a qualified practitioner.
- Will be exposed to bodily fluids, infected material, blood products, therefore must utilise universal precautions and adhere to infection control policies.
- To assist in the implementation of audit processes under direction from registered staff.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCE/GCSE (Maths and English) or equivalent.
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 or equivalent. Or Care Certificate
- Training relating to ward specialism
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as part of a team.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working with people with mental health problems
- Experience of working in a caring capacity.
- Experience of phlebotomy
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality care and service provision.
- Effective communication skills both verbally and written including IT literacy (MS Office).
- Enthusiastic and has the ability to participate in full rotational shifts as required
- Shows appropriate professional and personal boundaries.
Knowledge/Understanding
Essential
- Awareness of safeguarding issues
Desirable
- Basic understanding of legislation relating to care including - Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Act, Children's Act, Equality Act 2010, Health and Safety Act and the Data Protection Act
- Knowledge of NICE guidance.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCE/GCSE (Maths and English) or equivalent.
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 or equivalent. Or Care Certificate
- Training relating to ward specialism
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as part of a team.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working with people with mental health problems
- Experience of working in a caring capacity.
- Experience of phlebotomy
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality care and service provision.
- Effective communication skills both verbally and written including IT literacy (MS Office).
- Enthusiastic and has the ability to participate in full rotational shifts as required
- Shows appropriate professional and personal boundaries.
Knowledge/Understanding
Essential
- Awareness of safeguarding issues
Desirable
- Basic understanding of legislation relating to care including - Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Act, Children's Act, Equality Act 2010, Health and Safety Act and the Data Protection Act
- Knowledge of NICE guidance.
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
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Multiple bases across Cambridgeshire- Nye Bevin
Brookfields Hospital
Mill Road
CB1 3DF
Employer's website
https://www.cpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
