Job summary
Employer heading
Senior Phlebotomist
NHS AfC: Band 3
Job overview
A full time position has become available for an experienced Phlebotomist to join our Domiciliary Phlebotomy Service.
You Will be required to work autonomously to obtain the requested blood samples from referred patients within their own home.
The role requires you to work across Coventry and as such it is important that you hold a current full UK driving licence.
Main duties of the job
This is a community post; therefore you must be able to travel throughout the city in a timely manner and carrying equipment. You will also be expected to support students as part of their basic training and colleagues as part of their professional development. The post holder will be required to attend a period of induction and training before commencing their role.
As a Valued staff member your development will be supported through a robust induction program, a value based appraisal, one to one clinical and managerial supervisions.
Working hours are Monday- Friday 8.30am -4.30pm.
If you have any question relating to this vacancy, please do not hesitate to contact Operational Team Manager Kiren Bassi- 07795 302 794. Clinical Team Lead Kirsten Littleford- 07741 703 655.
***Interviews for this post are due to take place 12th November 2024***
Working for our organisation
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- To perform venepuncture for patients in their own homes and in clinic settings as required without direct supervision.
- The assist with the assessment and training of other clinicians in the acquisition of the skill, helping them to achieve competency in this area of practice.
- To maintain responsibility for meeting the requirements of the Service.
- To show adherence to Trust Policies and Procedures practicing to a high standard.
- To effectively manage resources within a span of control and set parameters.
- To work coherently as a team member using own initiative.
- To be an integral part of the Domiciliary Phlebotomy team, liaising closely with community nurses, GP’s and clinicians within University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire (UHCW).
- To maintain duty rosters and organise daily work allocation to phlebotomy team, escalating any staffing concerns to the Manager.
- To work across any aspect of the pathway, being adaptable to visiting areas that are unfamiliar should this be necessary in order to meet service need and patient demand.
- To take blood samples from patients in accordance with the service specification, exercising care and attention to detail in patient identification and to complete the skill in accordance with local policies and procedures
- To assist with the training and development of clinicians at all levels. Supporting them to acquire venepuncture skills using a range of phlebotomy techniques.
- To ensure that up to date written/electronic records and activity data are maintained in accordance with Trust standards.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
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Experience
Essential criteria
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Knowledge
Essential criteria
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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
- Kiren Bassi
- Job title
- Operational Team Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07795 302 794
- Additional information
Kirsten Littleford- Clinical Team Lead- 07741 703 655
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