Job summary
- Main area
- Paediatrics
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 289-SC-2294
- Employer
- Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- West Middlesex University Hospital
- Town
- Tsleworth
- Salary
- £28,622 - £30,225 per annum incl. HCAS
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 30/10/2024 23:59
Employer heading
OPD HCA /Phlebotomist
NHS AfC: Band 3
Job overview
The post holder works under indirect supervision of the Paediatric Outpatient Ward Manager and undertakes task and duties delegated by team leader or a suitably qualified, regulated professional. They will work collaboratively with the Multidisciplinary team to meet the needs of patients, following policy and procedures while providing supervision to more junior staff across paediatrics.
Main duties of the job
- To pro-actively participate in the planning, assessing, implementation and evaluation of patient care as part of the multi-disciplinary team throughout the patient pathway using research based practice.
- To deliver care in accordance with the Trust’s and paediatric departments policies and protocols. To be aware of the organizational and nursing strategy
- To ensure child protection and safeguarding issues are acted upon promptly and appropriately
- Work autonomously and with others to always deliver high standards of care to patients and their careers, autonomously and as part of a team.
- Communicate in accordance with Trust values, to patients, carers and staff at all times.
Working for our organisation
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.
The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Clinical
1.To be fully competent in all aspects of venepuncture as according to the Trust venepuncture policy and practice techniques maintaining competency levels through a six months re assessment protocol and participate in (PDP)-Appraisals
2. To cover Paediatric outpatient/ phlebotomy duties as requested on the daily Rota by the Paediatric outpatient manager and bring any problems to the attention of the line manager that may arise during the course of their duty
3. Prioritise workload and organises and carries out work that promotes quality
4. Measuring and recording following physiological measurements in routine presentations:
- Blood pressure
- Pulse rate and rhythm
- Temperature
- Height and weight
- ECG
- HbA1C Blood glucose test
5. To learn and maintain an up to date knowledge of the blood tests performed and their appropriate bottles and containers
6. To label blood samples as directed by the venepuncture policies
7. To adhere to the phlebotomy standard operating procedure children under 16years
8. To carry out phlebotomy duties as agreed by the Medical team and bring any problems to the attention of the phlebotomy manager that may arise during the course of their duty
9. To ensure a high standard of cleanliness around all equipment and space used for phlebotomy and adhere to infection control policies
10. Using aseptic techniques whenever clinically indicated
Please see attached job description and person specification to this advert for further details.
Person specification
Education and qualifications
Essential criteria
- NVQ 3 or equivalent level of experience
- Phlebotomy training program
Desirable criteria
- Certification venepuncture or willingness to work towards
Experience
Essential criteria
- Working within a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to understand venepuncture procedures. Understand and take corrective action in case off an untoward event
- Experience of establishing effective communication
Skills and knowledge
Essential criteria
- Ability to work within a team
- Good knowledge of infection control measures needed when carrying out phlebotomy
- Working knowledge of Health & Safety issues relating to venepuncture
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Tracy Armstrong
- Job title
- matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07388998374
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