phlebotomist Oldham, England
Job description
The Phlebotomy team requires additional staff members to support the introduction of a 7-day phlebotomist service, which will cover evenings and weekends.Ensuring that our service users’ needs are met through the delivery of high-quality care. As a centre of excellence, you will offer a person-centred approach to their independence and wellbeing and go the extra mile to ensure compassionate and personalised patient care. In return you will join a supportive team environment and be provided with robust personal development opportunities and an enhanced rate for your services in line with the Agenda for Change framework.
The main duties of the role will include blood sampling for patients on all acute wards, providing a service to the very busy and demanding blood sampling room, and for patients attending clinics of varying specialties.
Whilst previous phlebotomy experience is an advantage, it is not essential as successful candidates will attend the trust venepuncture training prior to undertaking any practice as arranged with Trust Education Department. Practical assessments will take place in workplace.
Oldham Care Organisation is part of the Northern Care Alliance, one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. The place where the world’s first IVF baby was delivered, Oldham is a town of pioneering firsts. Today, Oldham is responsible for delivering a range of acute and community health services across the local area and at The Royal Oldham Hospital. As a designated major trauma unit for Greater Manchester and one of only three vascular centres in Greater Manchester, Oldham is a specialist hospital for acute surgery and provides state-of-the-art onsite pathology services to the North West.
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
