Virtual Ward Phlebotomist (Community)

The post holder will be responsible for undertaking a mandatory training programme within the Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT).

Training for the post will be delivered in house, under supervision, and will consist of collecting blood samples by invasive procedures, whilst adhering to protocols. The post holder may also be required to undertake simple diagnostic tests.

They will be involved in providing direct and indirect care for patients in the community and supporting registered nurses as appropriate.

The post is a very rewarding but demanding role within an ever-changing environment which requires a great deal of patience and initiative providing care for patients in their own homes.

There is a commitment to maintaining competencies and engage in continual professional.

Main duties of the job

An awareness of public user involvement in the service we provide.

Carrying equipment, lifting, bending and standing for long periods.

Walking long distances throughout the hospital, at GP surgeries and during domiciliary visits

Preparing work areas

Explaining to patients a number of procedures.

Using persuasive skills and reassurance in dealing with those who are needle phobic.

Assisting patients to dress and undress if necessary

Collecting blood samples into appropriate containers.

Recording details of blood samples taken and, where appropriate, obtaining and recording medical information from patients.

Collecting blood samples from patients with varying disabilities, behavioural problems, patients who faint/vomit and dealing with distressed patients in a sensitive manner.

Having an awareness of the need to report any concerns regarding a patient's condition and/or safeguarding.

Assisting team leader and supervisor.

Supporting new and less experienced colleagues with training.

Inter-departmental liaison.

We employ more than 6,500 staffwho deliver compassionate care from our two main hospitals,Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary as well as in community sites, healthcentres and in patients' homes. We also are incredibly proud to have almost 150 volunteers here at CHFT.

We provide a range of services including urgent and emergency care; medical; surgical; maternity; gynaecology; critical care; children's and young people's services; end of life care and outpatient and diagnostic imaging services.

We provide community health services, including sexual health services in Calderdale from Calderdale Royal and local health centres. These include Todmorden Health Centre and Broad Street Plaza.

We continue to modernise and invest in our health services to build on our strong reputation.Foundation trusts are public leaders in improving quality in health services. They are part of the NHS- yet decisions about what they do and how they do it are driven by independent boards. Boardslisten to their Council of Governors and respond to the needs of their members - patients, staff andthe local community.

Foundation trusts provide what the health service wants, yet are also free to invest quickly in thechanges to the local community needs, in striving to be the best, and in putting their patients first.