Job summary
OnThursday 15th May 2025between 17:00pm - 20:00pmwe are holding Phlebotomy Interviews.
The interviews will be for invites only and will take place at Education & Training Main Reception, Nightingale House, Whiston Hospital, Warrington Road, Prescot, Merseyside, L35 5DR.
This positions will be based at Whiston & St Helens Hospitals but will be expected to work at other sites within the Trust and surrounding community. You will be required to participate in the Outpatient Department, Wards, GP and Outreach services; therefore a car driver or designated driver is desirable.Individuals must be available to work various shift patterns covering the hours of 7.00 a.m. - 8.00 p.m. 7 days per week including Bank Holidays. Rotas may change from week to week therefore flexibility is required when applying for this post.
Please note, there are a number of available permanent and fixed term posts and hours will be discussed with you at interview.
Main duties of the job
The Phlebotomy service operates at St Helens & Whiston Hospitals, and also covers community settings, we delivering-patient and out-patient services and has a developing community status.
The job role requires the successful candidate to be able to prioritise their workload. A 7 day working plan is in place, all staff are required to participate in this working pattern.
About us
The Trust delivers acute hospital care, intermediate care, community, and primary care services to a population of over 600,000 people with a combined workforce of around 9000 dedicated and skilled staff from 17 locations including Whiston, Southport & Formby, St Helens, Ormskirk and Newton hospitals.
The Trust provides regional services for burns, plastic surgery and spinal injuries to more than 4 million people across Mersey and West Lancashire, Cheshire, the Isle of Man and North Wales.
Our Vision is to deliver 5 Star Patient Care:
- CAREthat is evidence based, high quality and compassionate
- SAFETY that is of the highest standards
- COMMUNICATION that is open, inclusive and respectful
- SYSTEMS that are efficient, patient centred and reliable
- PATHWAYS that are best practice and embedded, but also respect the individual needs of patients
Our achievements include:
- Trust rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
- Awarded National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for our Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
Please see our Wellbeing & Benefits booklet for more information on our staff benefits. Accessible version available upon request.
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY DUTIES
- Ensure patient is positively identified.
- Collection of venous sample without harm to the patient or self by following Phlebotomy Standard Operating Procedures.
- Collection of blood samples at GP practices and Health Care settings.
- The post holder will be required to work across sites where needed with flexibility to cover sickness and annual leave.
- To work within the approved policies and Health & Safety procedures within the\trust.
- To deputise when necessary for a Senior Phlebotomist in their short term absence.
- To assist in data gathering for audit purposes.
- To Support Training when necessary.
- Safe delivery of work to the Laboratory when necessary.
CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- To complete annual competency assessments for Venepuncture, Aseptic Non Touch Technique (ANTT) and Transfusion training.
- To keep updated all documentation relevant to their role.
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
- To ensure the completion of all paperwork is to a high standard and all necessary requests are completed.
- To record as required the number of patients seen, or other basic information that may be required by management to help provide the service.
TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSBILITIES
- To support when necessary any training within Phlebotomy.
FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
- Maintain appropriate stock levels within the section following appropriate policies and procedure under the direction of the senior.
RESEARCH & AUDIT
- To assist in data gathering for all, audit purposes within the department
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY DUTIES
- Ensure patient is positively identified.
- Collection of venous sample without harm to the patient or self by following Phlebotomy Standard Operating Procedures.
- Collection of blood samples at GP practices and Health Care settings.
- The post holder will be required to work across sites where needed with flexibility to cover sickness and annual leave.
- To work within the approved policies and Health & Safety procedures within the\trust.
- To deputise when necessary for a Senior Phlebotomist in their short term absence.
- To assist in data gathering for audit purposes.
- To Support Training when necessary.
- Safe delivery of work to the Laboratory when necessary.
CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- To complete annual competency assessments for Venepuncture, Aseptic Non Touch Technique (ANTT) and Transfusion training.
- To keep updated all documentation relevant to their role.
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
- To ensure the completion of all paperwork is to a high standard and all necessary requests are completed.
- To record as required the number of patients seen, or other basic information that may be required by management to help provide the service.
TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSBILITIES
- To support when necessary any training within Phlebotomy.
FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
- Maintain appropriate stock levels within the section following appropriate policies and procedure under the direction of the senior.
RESEARCH & AUDIT
- To assist in data gathering for all, audit purposes within the department
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level in English and Maths and/or equivalent qualification and/or equivalent experience
- NVQ level 2 or be willing to / currently working towards
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Demonstrates an ability to be able to pass the phlebotomy competency assessment
- Must have the ability to put patients at ease and remain calm in an emergency situation
- Ability to work as part of a team
Desirable
- Full understanding of the role of a phlebotomist
- Have previous experience working with the general public on a one-to-one basis
- Previous experience working in a healthcare setting
- Previous Phlebotomy Experience
Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills and flexible approach to work
Desirable
- Ability to work with minimum supervision and willing to learn new skills
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel to various Hospital locations by own car/assisted driver
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level in English and Maths and/or equivalent qualification and/or equivalent experience
- NVQ level 2 or be willing to / currently working towards
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Demonstrates an ability to be able to pass the phlebotomy competency assessment
- Must have the ability to put patients at ease and remain calm in an emergency situation
- Ability to work as part of a team
Desirable
- Full understanding of the role of a phlebotomist
- Have previous experience working with the general public on a one-to-one basis
- Previous experience working in a healthcare setting
- Previous Phlebotomy Experience
Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills and flexible approach to work
Desirable
- Ability to work with minimum supervision and willing to learn new skills
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel to various Hospital locations by own car/assisted driver
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.
