Bank Phlebotomist - Oldham Blood Service

NHS; Lees; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the United Kingdom seeks a Phlebotomist to join their team in Lees. The role focuses on patient care, requiring teamwork and communication skills, while following clinical guidelines. The successful candidate will deliver high standards of phlebotomy services and document care accurately. The position offers a supportive work culture with a range of employee benefits, making it a great opportunity for those looking to make a difference in patient care.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Flexible working hours

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Cycle to work scheme

Access to Wagestream for pay flexibility

Qualifications

• Experience in patient care and phlebotomy.
• Strong communication skills for sensitive information delivery.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Work as a member of the multidisciplinary team.
• Undertake phlebotomy duties for adults and train on paediatrics.
• Document care delivered in electronic records.
• Ensure compliance with clinical guidelines and infection control.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Phlebotomy

Education

NVQ Level 2 in a relevant field

Job description

gtd healthcare is one of the largest NHS commissioned Primary and Urgent care providers in North West England. We have a an excellent opportunity for an additional Phlebotomist to join our friendly team within the Oldham Blood Service on a bank basis.

As an Phlebotomist you will work as part of the multidisciplinary team and will assist and support the clinical team and the operational team. You will aim to ensure the delivery of the highest standards of quality and safe, individualised care and will inspire trust and confidence by making a positive difference every time.

The successful candidate will provide phlebotomy services as part of gtd healthcare and the wider organisational services in accordance with specific guidelines and policies.

Oldham is a diverse and multi-cultural community. A high percentage of our patients face deprivation and multi morbidity. This makes for a varied role as well as an opportunity to make a real difference to the community. The team are passionate about providing patients in Oldham with the highest possible quality care.

We are keen to develop and support staff to excel their career aspirations whilst making a positive difference to patients and the community. We put our people at the heart of everything we do. We are a values driven organisation and we are passionate about providing the best possible healthcare for our patients.

Main duties of the job

• Work as a member of the wider multi-disciplinary team.
• Undertake a range of patient interventions within the scope of NVQ level 2 skills and competencies for patients as delegated.
• Undertake basic patient observations.
• Undertake home visits for phlebotomy services where appropriate.
• Work within existing clinical guidelines, policies and infection control procedures.
• Offer advice and support to patients and families in a wide range of situations.
• Develop communication skills to enable the delivery of factual and sensitive information within confidentiality guidelines to patients, ensuring all information is appropriately documented and reported any areas of concern to the clinical team.
• Demonstrate own role to new starters and students.
• Ensure safe moving and handling techniques in the delivery of patient care, this can include the safe use of equipment.
• Develop communication skills to enable the reporting of information to the multi- disciplinary team and other agencies as appropriate.
• Undertake ordering and receipt of supplies as required.
• Deliver patient care within essence of care standards and gtd guidelines and policies.
• Document care delivered within the electronic patient records.
• The post holder shall, as necessary, provide cover for and undertake duties of absent colleagues.
• The post holder shall follow all the policies and procedures of the organisation.

For further details, please refer to the job description attached to the advert.

About us

At gtd healthcare we believe we do things differently. Our not-for-profit ethos, with a drive to innovate care offers patients the best experience possible and a unique opportunity to transform services.

We are keen to develop and support staff to excel their career aspirations whilst making a positive difference to patients and the community. We put our people at the heart of everything we do. We are a values driven organisation and we are passionate about providing the best possible healthcare for our patients.

Benefits package

As an employee of gtd healthcare, you'll be able to take advantage of our benefits package, including:

• working for a values-driven organisation;
• Real living wage employer;
• access to Wagestream, which provides flexible and on-demand access to stream your pay during the month, in real-time, when picking-up extra shifts;
• 30 days annual leave, rising to 32 after five years of continuous service;
• flexible working hours and policies;
• family friendly and carer policies;
• opportunities to apply for innovation and quality awards;
• access to gtd healthcares wellbeing initiatives, which offer a wide range of tools and resources;
• gtd healthcare social and fun activities;
• cycle to work scheme.

Job responsibilities

• Work as a member of the wider multi-disciplinary team.
• Undertake a range of patient interventions within the scope of NVQ level 2 skills and competencies for patients as delegated.
• Undertake phlebotomy duties for adults and paediatrics. Paediatric training will be provided if not trained.
• Undertake home visits for phlebotomy services where appropriate.
• Work within existing clinical guidelines, policies and infection control procedures.
• Offer advice and support to patients and families in a wide range of situations.
• Develop communication skills to enable the delivery of factual and sensitive information within confidentiality guidelines to patients, ensuring all information is appropriately documented and reported any areas of concern to the clinical team.
• Demonstrate own role to new starters and students.
• Ensure safe moving and handling techniques in the delivery of patient care, this can include the safe use of equipment.
• Develop communication skills to enable the reporting of information to the multi- disciplinary team and other agencies as appropriate.
• Undertake ordering and receipt of supplies as required.
• Deliver patient care within essence of care standards and gtd guidelines and policies.
• Document care delivered within the electronic patient records.