Central London Community Health Trust

Phlebotomist

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Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Domiciliary phlebotomy service when required with opportunity to work in clinic.Our ideal candidate will be an experienced Phlebotomist , be extremely well organised, flexible, approachable, professional and above all compassionate to the needs of both patients and team members within the service and other health professionals.

You will need to have a good sense of humour in order to blend well within the team, and a calm and considered approach to your work.

Main duties of the job

To undertake venepuncture from patients in the blood clinic or a domicile community setting home visits.
The phlebotomist will be expected to bleed one patient every 8 minutes while working in the clinic.
To maintain the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to deliver a quality service that is responsive to the needs of
To use opportunistic opportunities to promote health that will help to maintain a person's health and level of self-care.
To report any changes in condition of the patient to the Team Leader or in their absence the designated Phlebotomist in charge.
To complete all documents accurately and with concise information as per local guidelines.

About us

Just as we care about our patients' well-being, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
Car lease scheme(only available for Band 5 and up)
Flexible working options
Annual travel card loan
Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Date posted

30 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£28,622 to £30,225 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

824-NORTH-6744193

Job locations

Finchley Memorial Hospital

Granville Road

Finchley

N12 0JE

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to Job description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to Job description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

Higher Professional Diploma in Health and Wellbeing (NVQ/QCF - Level 3) or a recognised equivalent course Phlebotomy Course

Desirable

Train the Trainer Qualification or willing to undertake

Experience

Essential

Previous phlebotomy experience
Current experience of working in a health or social care setting
Current experience of working under indirect supervision

Desirable

oExperience of working as a Phlebotomist for at least 6 months

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

To be able to promote the work of the team across the trust.
Self-management skills-managing time and workload .
Ability to cope with uncertainty and change .
Ability to access a situation, identifying any risk or potential problem and act appropriately
Demonstrate an understanding of what is meant by equal opportunities and able to apply knowledge to their practice
Basic IT computer skills required for the post, including clinical documentation and data entry
Must own or have access to a car to drive around the Barnet community area
The applicant would need to be able to use a map and SAT NAV to navigate to patient's homes
Appropriate level of physical fitness to perform the job (as outlined in the job description) with or without adaptations
Able to provide evidence of where you have demonstrated the Trust's Values and Behaviours

Desirable

Able to work harmoniously with a diverse workforce and to deliver a quality service to people from different backgrounds, by including and embracing their varied needs
The application of the Data protection act and the principles patient confidentiality (information governance)
Demonstrate the knowledge and understanding of safeguarding in practice
Knowledge of the SystmOne and SANGIX data entry system

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

Higher Professional Diploma in Health and Wellbeing (NVQ/QCF - Level 3) or a recognised equivalent course Phlebotomy Course

Desirable

Train the Trainer Qualification or willing to undertake

Experience

Essential

Previous phlebotomy experience
Current experience of working in a health or social care setting
Current experience of working under indirect supervision

Desirable

oExperience of working as a Phlebotomist for at least 6 months

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

To be able to promote the work of the team across the trust.
Self-management skills-managing time and workload .
Ability to cope with uncertainty and change .
Ability to access a situation, identifying any risk or potential problem and act appropriately
Demonstrate an understanding of what is meant by equal opportunities and able to apply knowledge to their practice
Basic IT computer skills required for the post, including clinical documentation and data entry
Must own or have access to a car to drive around the Barnet community area
The applicant would need to be able to use a map and SAT NAV to navigate to patient's homes
Appropriate level of physical fitness to perform the job (as outlined in the job description) with or without adaptations
Able to provide evidence of where you have demonstrated the Trust's Values and Behaviours

Desirable

Able to work harmoniously with a diverse workforce and to deliver a quality service to people from different backgrounds, by including and embracing their varied needs
The application of the Data protection act and the principles patient confidentiality (information governance)
Demonstrate the knowledge and understanding of safeguarding in practice
Knowledge of the SystmOne and SANGIX data entry system

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Finchley Memorial Hospital

Granville Road

Finchley

N12 0JE

Employer's website

https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Finchley Memorial Hospital

Granville Road

Finchley

N12 0JE

Employer's website

https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)