Phlebotomist

Job summary

We are looking for a robust, motivated individual to work as part of a team providing a Physical Health Service across all wards in The Cavell Centre, Peterborough.

The applicants must be committed to providing a patient centered service. Essential skills include a good level of accuracy, literacy and communication. We also expect the applicant to be compassionate and caring. The applicant must be a good team player but must also be able to work autonomously and have a keen eye for detail to ensure accurate labelling of samples for testing.

If you are looking for a new challenge, enjoy variety in your work and wish to be part of a team striving to make a difference for our patients by supporting people with mental health needs then we want to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will, with the appropriate training provide a phlebotomy, ECG and physical healthcare service to patients across our inpatient services when required. Outside of these roles the post holder will be based on Acute Assessment Unit (AAU) - Oak 3 ward to support ward staff.

The hours of work will be hours to hours and or 13:00 hours to 21:00 hours and will include working across Weekdays/ Weekends / Bank Holidays.

The applicants must have an interest in healthcare and previous experience and training invenepuncture is required. Applicants must also have GCSE English and Mathematics or equivalent.

We will provide the necessary support to ensure your development within your role. We are keen to support and develop our staff through a clear career pathway and encourage promotional opportunities within the Trust.

About us

Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health & social care organisation dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion to improve the health & wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting & empowering them to lead a fulfilling life.

Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services not only via inpatient and primary care setting but also with the community. These services include Children, Adult & Older Peoples mental & physical health, Forensic & Specialist mental health, Learning Disabilities, Primary Care & Liaison psychiatry, Substance misuse, Social care, Research & Development.

To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high calibre candidates that share our vision & values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including disabled people & members of our ethnic minorities & LGBTQ+ communities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.

To undertake physical health checks including venepuncture, and other tasks as required.

To work across several inpatient units and community clinics if required.

Support the nurse in charge in inpatient units in maintaining essential clinical stocks.

To promote a positive service user experience throughout their stay through proactive listening, being responsive to issues raised and through resolving issues and concerns raised by service users with colleagues and senior members of the team.

To be responsible for maintaining and conducting oneself in a professionalmanner towards service users, carers, colleagues and other agencies, at alltimes.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

Blood taking and Venepuncture Training

Desirable

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent Training relating to specialism/or willingness to undertake training

Experience

Essential

Experience of working as part of a team

Desirable

Previous experience of working with people with mental health problems Lived experience of mental health

Skills & Abilities

Essential

Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality care and service provision Effective communication skills both verbally and written including IT literacy (MS Office) Enthusiastic and has the ability to participate in full rotational shifts as required Aware of own limitations Motivated

Knowledge & Understanding

Essential

Awareness of safeguarding issues

Physical Requirements

Essential

Physically able to undertake a demanding role safely, as and when required

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