Bank Phlebotomist - Oldham Blood Service

gtd healthcare is one of the largest NHS commissioned Primary and Urgent care providers in North West England. We have a an excellent opportunity for an additional Phlebotomist to join our friendly team within the Oldham Blood Service on a bank basis. As an Phlebotomist you will work as part of the multidisciplinary team and will assist and support the clinical team and the operational team. You will aim to ensure the delivery of the highest standards of quality and safe, individualised care and will inspire trust and confidence by making a positive difference every time. The successful candidate will provide phlebotomy services as part of gtd healthcare and the wider organisational services in accordance with specific guidelines and policies. Oldham is a diverse and multi-cultural community. A high percentage of our patients face deprivation and multi morbidity. This makes for a varied role as well as an opportunity to make a real difference to the community. The team are passionate about providing patients in Oldham with the highest possible quality care. We are keen to develop and support staff to excel their career aspirations whilst making a positive difference to patients and the community. We put our people at the heart of everything we do. We are a values driven organisation and we are passionate about providing the best possible healthcare for our patients.,

• Provide a high-quality, safe and compassionate venepuncture service across clinic and community settings.
• Undertake blood sample collection in accordance with organisational policies, laboratory requirements and professional standards, ensuring patients are correctly identified and specimens are accurately labelled, documented, stored and transported.
• Communicate effectively with patients, carers and healthcare professionals, providing clear explanations, reassurance and support throughout the patient journey.
• Maintain patient dignity, privacy and comfort at all times and adapt communication to meet the needs of individuals with anxiety, learning disabilities, cognitive impairment, challenging behaviour or communication difficulties.
• Monitor patients during and following procedures, responding appropriately to adverse reactions and escalating clinical, safeguarding or welfare concerns when required.
• Maintain high standards of infection prevention and control, health and safety, and safe disposal of sharps and clinical waste.
• Contribute to a clean, safe and organised clinical environment and report equipment faults, incidents, near misses and complaints in accordance with organisational procedures.
• Accurately record patient activity and completed procedures using electronic patient record systems, ensuring compliance with information governance and confidentiality requirements.
  
  At gtd healthcare, we do things differently. Our not-for-profit ethos and commitment to innovation offers patients the best experience possible and a unique opportunity to transform services.
We are committed to developing and supporting our people to achieve their career aspirations while making a positive impact on patients and the wider community. Our values drive everything we do, with our people at the heart of delivering the best possible healthcare.

Benefits package As an employee of gtd healthcare, you will be able to take advantage of our benefits package, including:
• working for a values-led organisation;
• Real living wage employer;
• supporter of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter;
• access to Stream, which provides flexible, on-demand access to stream your pay during the month;
• salary sacrifice car benefit scheme;
• 30 days annual leave, rising to 32 after five years of continuous service;
• flexible pension benefits, including NHS pension scheme;
• flexible working hours and policies;
• family friendly and carer policies;
• opportunities to apply for innovation and quality awards;
• access to gtd healthcare wellbeing initiatives;
• opportunity to become part of an employee owned organisation;
• gtd healthcare social and fun activities;
• cycle to work scheme;
• eyesight vouchers;
• NHS staff discounts, a free Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts;
• access to an employee assistance programme., £13.45 an hour additional enhancements paid for out of hours working