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Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
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25.01.2025 Expiry Date:
11.03.2025 Job Description:
Job summary We have an exciting opportunity for a Phlebotomist to join our friendly and supportive Phlebotomy Team. Do you have excellent communication skills, hand to eye coordination, flexibility and patient focus? Basic computer skills are also required. This is a demanding physical role which involves standing, bending, walking and pushing phlebotomy trolleys for the length of the shift. As you will be working in the community, as well as in a hospital setting, access to a car or alternative means of transport is an essential requirement for this position. Working flexibly over a 7 day rota you will have shifts covering early morning, afternoon, evening, weekend and Bank Holiday shifts on rotation. Main duties of the job Learn to manage contingencies that arise during the blood collection process within own limitations and seek assistance when necessary. Perform and undertake routine requests for blood specimen collections and work with minimal supervision. Collect and record the correct patient/donor information or data at the time of the sample collection and within full view of the patient/donor. This task calls for long periods of concentration that can be frequently interrupted. The assembly of equipment fit for use and in a manner which makes it fit for disposal by you or others. Manual analysis of urine prior to a specific blood test being performed. (Glucose/Lactose Tolerance Tests). Identify, select and utilise a suitable site fit for the purpose of blood collection using personal judgmental skills. Identify, select and use suitable/appropriate equipment for the specimen collection using personal judgmental skills. Obtain blood samples from patients/donors to a standard fit for laboratory testing ensuring minimum distress or discomfort is caused to the patient/donor during the blood collection process. About us All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients. Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents. We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint. We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m. The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales. Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for further information about the Phlebotomist position available with WUTH. Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training Essential Good standard of education including GCSE English Language Excellent understanding of the needs of patients Desirable Phlebotomy qualification and training Knowledge and Skills Essential Basic computer skills to input and retrieve electronic (sensitive and confidential) information Display and demonstrate knowledge and understanding up to or equivalent to, NVQ level 2 or other locally assessed and competency based National Standard Desirable Knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the circulatory and respiratory systems First Aid and CPR Personal Attributes Essential Ability to work in a team or as an individual Ability to be flexible with work patterns including weekends Ability to prioritise workloads Other Requirements Essential Use of car for work purposes to commute to and from community clinics Good general health to meet the physical demands of the role standing, bending, walking, pushing trolleys for the length of the shift Personal Attributes Essential Professional, interpersonal and interaction skills within the multidiscipline NHS team and also patient/donor and their guardians or carers To be able to work in situations where personal tact, diplomacy and judgement will be used and could be questioned This role of a Phlebotomist will require long periods of concentration, which can be frequently interrupted throughout the duration of each shift The post requires working in areas where bending, sitting or standing for long periods throughout the working day
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Wirral, United Kingdom Job Category:
Other EU work permit required:
Yes Job Reference:
ea07502033db Job Views:
7 Posted:
25.01.2025 Expiry Date:
11.03.2025 Job Description:
Job summary We have an exciting opportunity for a Phlebotomist to join our friendly and supportive Phlebotomy Team. Do you have excellent communication skills, hand to eye coordination, flexibility and patient focus? Basic computer skills are also required. This is a demanding physical role which involves standing, bending, walking and pushing phlebotomy trolleys for the length of the shift. As you will be working in the community, as well as in a hospital setting, access to a car or alternative means of transport is an essential requirement for this position. Working flexibly over a 7 day rota you will have shifts covering early morning, afternoon, evening, weekend and Bank Holiday shifts on rotation. Main duties of the job Learn to manage contingencies that arise during the blood collection process within own limitations and seek assistance when necessary. Perform and undertake routine requests for blood specimen collections and work with minimal supervision. Collect and record the correct patient/donor information or data at the time of the sample collection and within full view of the patient/donor. This task calls for long periods of concentration that can be frequently interrupted. The assembly of equipment fit for use and in a manner which makes it fit for disposal by you or others. Manual analysis of urine prior to a specific blood test being performed. (Glucose/Lactose Tolerance Tests). Identify, select and utilise a suitable site fit for the purpose of blood collection using personal judgmental skills. Identify, select and use suitable/appropriate equipment for the specimen collection using personal judgmental skills. Obtain blood samples from patients/donors to a standard fit for laboratory testing ensuring minimum distress or discomfort is caused to the patient/donor during the blood collection process. About us All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients. Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents. We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint. We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m. The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales. Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for further information about the Phlebotomist position available with WUTH. Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training Essential Good standard of education including GCSE English Language Excellent understanding of the needs of patients Desirable Phlebotomy qualification and training Knowledge and Skills Essential Basic computer skills to input and retrieve electronic (sensitive and confidential) information Display and demonstrate knowledge and understanding up to or equivalent to, NVQ level 2 or other locally assessed and competency based National Standard Desirable Knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the circulatory and respiratory systems First Aid and CPR Personal Attributes Essential Ability to work in a team or as an individual Ability to be flexible with work patterns including weekends Ability to prioritise workloads Other Requirements Essential Use of car for work purposes to commute to and from community clinics Good general health to meet the physical demands of the role standing, bending, walking, pushing trolleys for the length of the shift Personal Attributes Essential Professional, interpersonal and interaction skills within the multidiscipline NHS team and also patient/donor and their guardians or carers To be able to work in situations where personal tact, diplomacy and judgement will be used and could be questioned This role of a Phlebotomist will require long periods of concentration, which can be frequently interrupted throughout the duration of each shift The post requires working in areas where bending, sitting or standing for long periods throughout the working day
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