Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Function as an effective member of the multi-disciplinary team2. Maintain clear concise and legible documentation adhering to prescribed standards and protocols3. Use IT systems for relevant tasks e.g. accessing patient records & results, data collections and inputting data4. Obtain consent in accordance with Trust Consent Policy5. To report accidents/incidents on clinical incident reporting system of patients or self which occur whilst onduty.6. To maintain a patient orientated approach towards care delivery, promoting a rehabilitative and self-careapproach7. Undertake phlebotomy duties as delegated and overseen by the registered nurse, working within thepolicies and procedures of the Trust.8. Undertake clinical tasks as delegated by the Community Nurse team and within sphere of competency.9. Assist Community Nursing Team in management of patients with Long Term Conditions and in End of Life.10. Recognise the need for referral and liaise with other health care and multi-agency workers as necessary11. Participate in the induction and orientation programmes for all grades of staff who require communityexperience as arranged by the Team Leader.12. To learn and maintain an up to date knowledge of the blood tests performed and select the appropriatesample tubes for the analysis requested and ensure that they are correctly labelled at the time of sampling.13. Maintain the phlebotomy stocks, keeping them clean and in good order.14. Follow Trust policy for any needle stick incidents and ensure reported accurately on Ulysses system.To dispose of all syringes, needles, etc. in accordance with health and safety procedures

Job responsibilities

1. Function as an effective member of the multi-disciplinary team2. Maintain clear concise and legible documentation adhering to prescribed standards and protocols3. Use IT systems for relevant tasks e.g. accessing patient records & results, data collections and inputting data4. Obtain consent in accordance with Trust Consent Policy5. To report accidents/incidents on clinical incident reporting system of patients or self which occur whilst onduty.6. To maintain a patient orientated approach towards care delivery, promoting a rehabilitative and self-careapproach7. Undertake phlebotomy duties as delegated and overseen by the registered nurse, working within thepolicies and procedures of the Trust.8. Undertake clinical tasks as delegated by the Community Nurse team and within sphere of competency.9. Assist Community Nursing Team in management of patients with Long Term Conditions and in End of Life.10. Recognise the need for referral and liaise with other health care and multi-agency workers as necessary11. Participate in the induction and orientation programmes for all grades of staff who require communityexperience as arranged by the Team Leader.12. To learn and maintain an up to date knowledge of the blood tests performed and select the appropriatesample tubes for the analysis requested and ensure that they are correctly labelled at the time of sampling.13. Maintain the phlebotomy stocks, keeping them clean and in good order.14. Follow Trust policy for any needle stick incidents and ensure reported accurately on Ulysses system.To dispose of all syringes, needles, etc. in accordance with health and safety procedures

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in health care or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Willingness to undertake NVQ level 3 or equivalent

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Following training is able to work without direct supervision, and is able to recognise own limitations
• Demonstrates the ability to follow guidelines and procedures within agreed boundaries
• Experience of working in a healthcare environment

Desirable

• Working within a community setting

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to adopt a flexible approach and prioritise workload
• Able to establish and maintain good relationships with patients, colleagues and the wider multi-disciplinary team
• IT literate

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in health care or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Willingness to undertake NVQ level 3 or equivalent

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Following training is able to work without direct supervision, and is able to recognise own limitations
• Demonstrates the ability to follow guidelines and procedures within agreed boundaries
• Experience of working in a healthcare environment

Desirable

• Working within a community setting

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to adopt a flexible approach and prioritise workload
• Able to establish and maintain good relationships with patients, colleagues and the wider multi-disciplinary team
• IT literate

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Leighton Hospital

Middlewich Road

Crewe

CW1 4QJ

Employer's website

https://www.mcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)