Phlebotomist

1 x 37.5 hour post FULL TIME

The post holder is required to undertake a range of tasks in supporting the outpatient phlebotomy service and Magnolia (pre-operative assessment), undertaking phlebotomy and COVID Swabbing along with supporting the clinic including basic clerical work booking and attending of patients appointments where no reception cover is available. There will scope to support with basic clerical duties covering the outpatient phlebotomy service and Magnolia on occasions should service provision require, although full training will be provided for the latter as required including patient centre and PAS. You must be flexible and hardworking with good communication skills to work in a busy, however, a rewarding environment, possess good team working skills and be able to work independently with your colleagues and senior members of the service. Employing a flexible working approach, you must be prepared to work the occasional weekend duties. This can be discussed at interview

Main

**Responsibilities**:
To understand and comply with all policies of the Trust.
- Maintaining confidentiality of patient information, whilst actively contributing to the improvement of quality service to patients.
- Communicating effectively when giving/receiving verbal and written information.
- Phlebotomy / ECG / COVID swabbing duties within pre-op clinics and the outpatient clinics and surgical wards rotationally, supporting the admin team, covering reception on an ad-hoc basis.
- maintaining the safety, cleanliness and tidiness of the unit, whilst contributing to the efficient management of clinic resources, including ordering/monitoring of supplies, along with routine housekeeping activities.
- Supporting the phlebotomy service 8 - 12, on a rotational basis, the outpatient phlebotomy clinic until 4pm and to cover the Magnolia Suite at least 1-2 evenings per week until 1730.
- Other activities in support of Pre-op clinics as deemed appropriate by senior pre-op team members.

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

Our mission is to make a difference every day. Our values are that we care, we respect, and we listen

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

The salary for the role is only one part of the excellent package of benefits we offer to you:

- Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- NHS pension scheme membership
- Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
- NHS Staff discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
- Stockport Credit Union
- for local financial advice

The key components of the role are to be able to be safe and competent at phlebotomy in line with ANTT guidelines, be prepared to be involved in COVID swabbing and some general administrative duties as required. You will also be responsible for maintain dignity and respect to your patients at all times, hard working, flexible and approachable. If you meet this criteria then why not apply.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trust’s policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.

If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £41.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary

In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £13.