Community Technician

2 months ago

Norwich, United Kingdom Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Norwich Community Phlebotomy team, within the "Outstanding" Norfolk Community Health and Care. The position is for a highly motivated Community Technician, dedicated to providing high standards of clinical intervention including venepuncture, capillary sampling, observations and ECG's. This will befor patients in their own homes, care homes, the travelling community, community hospitals and/or in clinics. This will provide support in the delivery of the community service to patients within the community.

The working pattern will be Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 16:00.

Main duties of the job

You should have proficient competencies and evidence-based knowledge in the above skills, as well as experience of interacting with patients and working with other professionals with in the community health services.

About us

Apply now to join an organisation that has been awarded an 'Outstanding' rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the highest possible rating and the first stand-alone NHS community trust in the country to be awarded this title.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Collection of blood samples from patients in accordance with agreed procedures. To ensure samples taken from patients are correctly identified by using the labels provided on the ICE forms, or clearly writing on the label in line with requesting services guidelines as appropriate. To ensure any capillary blood sampling for International Normalized Ratio (INR) is carried out in accordance with Norfolk Community Health & Care Standard Operating Procedures. To ensure that where blood samples need to be sent off for analysis they are delivered to the nearest site in time for that days collection. To take temperature, pulse and blood pressure readings in accordance with agreed procedures. To take electrocardiogram (ECG) readings in accordance with agreed procedures. Order and restock stores for the community nursing team. To report any concerns with regard to patients or colleagues to the Senior Registered Nurse for that area. To work with all health care professionals, and statutory/non statutory agencies to provide a seamless, integrated service to our service users. Establishing good working relationships with all Trust staff. To print off own blood requests using the ICE system. Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

oGCSEs Band 4 or equivalent in English, Maths and Science or equivalent evidence of ability to study and undertake phlebotomy training

Desirable

oPhlebotomy experience training

Experience

Essential

oExperience of dealing face to face with members of the public

Desirable

oExperience of working within a care setting oExperience in a Pathology Department oAdministrative experience

Skills, Abilities and Knowledge

Essential

oAbility to work effectively within a team and also independently oHighly motivated oAble to provide high standards of care oAbility to use own initiative oGood observational and reporting skills oAble to work flexibly to meet the patient and service needs Tact, diplomacy, empathy and sensitivity Ability to use own initiative Have basic IT and standard keyboard skills

Desirable

oKnowledge of SystmOne oAware of issues in community and health care

Communication

Essential

oGood interpersonal skills oAble to communicate effectively using the English Language

Personal and People Development

Essential

oAbility to manage stressful situations oBe a team player oResponds positively to change

Personal Attributes/Behaviours (linked to the trust's behaviour framework)

Essential

oAble to identify with the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and adults oAble to prioritise

Other

Essential

oMust hold full and valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle in order to travel to patients, clinics, base and meetings as required

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