Job summary
To provide a dedicated Paediatric Phlebotomy service for a specific group of children within the community setting. To be the lead within the phlebotomy sessions. to support the training of new staff to the service.
Please note this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received, we advise you submit your application early to avoid disappointment.
Main duties of the job
To collect blood samples for patients as requested by nursing and medical staff in the community setting.
About us
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust provides community-based health services for adults and children in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and some services in surrounding areas too. These range from district nursing, health visiting and running four community hospitals through to providing very specialist community care through talented and dedicated staff.
Patients, carers and the public play a vital role in helping us to develop and improve our services and we are constantly looking for ways to work with local communities, patients and the public to innovate and improve. Have a look at the Have Your Say section of our website to find out how you can feed back your experiences and help us to continually improve.
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust is an exciting place to work. It offers a wide range of employment opportunities for many people.
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust positively encourages applications from all areas of the community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs. We are committed to ensuring people who work for the community trust have a good working life - and a good work life/home life balance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information on the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information on the role.
Person Specification
TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Recognised phlebotomy qualification/completion of competency-based workbook
- NVQ 3 or equivalent in relevant area of knowledge/experience
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- NVQ 3 or equivalent in relevant area of knowledge/experience
- Experience of working with children with health needs and awareness of children with additional difficulties
- Experience of dealing with members of the public
- Evidence of being able to work independently and with resources using own initiative as required
- Experience of handling confidential data
- Experience of team working and supporting the learning of others
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Essential
- Competent phlebotomy skills in children and young people
- Good Verbal and written communication skills
- A Professional and helpful manner in all modes of communication including face to face and telephone situations.
- Ability to analyse clinical situations and make appropriate judgements & decisions
- Good IT and Microsoft skills
OTHER
Essential
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the post
Person Specification
TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Recognised phlebotomy qualification/completion of competency-based workbook
- NVQ 3 or equivalent in relevant area of knowledge/experience
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- NVQ 3 or equivalent in relevant area of knowledge/experience
- Experience of working with children with health needs and awareness of children with additional difficulties
- Experience of dealing with members of the public
- Evidence of being able to work independently and with resources using own initiative as required
- Experience of handling confidential data
- Experience of team working and supporting the learning of others
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Essential
- Competent phlebotomy skills in children and young people
- Good Verbal and written communication skills
- A Professional and helpful manner in all modes of communication including face to face and telephone situations.
- Ability to analyse clinical situations and make appropriate judgements & decisions
- Good IT and Microsoft skills
OTHER
Essential
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the post
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).
