We are looking for part-time phlebotomists to join our busy community integrated team as part of the wider multidisciplinary team. The service provides 24/7 nursing and therapeutic input to patients within their own homes with the aim of returning them to maximum independence by actively promoting self-management on all activities of daily living. You will be responsible for carrying out venepuncture and capillary blood sampling and insulin administration for housebound patients within the community setting. You must hold a valid UK Driving Licence and have access to a vehicle as this role involves working across the Community in both Tendering and Colchester areas. Main duties of the job
You will contribute to the delivery of high standards of health care to patients within a community integrated team as part of a multidisciplinary team. You will have or be prepared to undertake the following duties: Insulin administration The above is not an exhaustive list of expected clinical duties to be undertaken. Full training and competencies will be given to ensure that the post holder has the appropriate skills to undertake the above. About us
One of the largest Trusts in East Anglia, East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) provides hospital and community health services to people living across a wide geographical area. We deliver care from two main hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, six community hospitals, and in patients' own homes. You will be joining a team of almost 12,000 amazing colleagues providing care to approximately a million people. Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals, we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (if applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata), and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offers a variety of services. We offer a range of flexible working opportunities. Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which do not work or cause time delays for our staff and patients. If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we are keen to hear from you. Job responsibilities
For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role, please see the attached job description. Person Specification
Experience
Experience of working with professionals from other disciplines Experience of working as a member of a team but also able to work autonomously Experience of working in a health or social care setting Community experience Qualifications
Evidence of recent CPD Evidence of a good standard of Literacy / English language skills Evidence of ability to undertake phlebotomy practice Knowledge
Good observational and reporting skills Knowledge of SystmOne Aware of issues in community and health care Skills
IT literate e.g., Word processing, internet, and e-mail use Car driver with valid UK driving licence and access to a car for work purposes 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 name
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
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