Grade
2
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 7.5 hours per week
Job ref
373-NBH0627
Town
Frodsham
Salary
£22,383 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
01/04/2024 23:59
Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and reliable Community Health Support Worker who is willing to deliver phlebotomy services to patients in their own homes who are registered with GP Practices within the Frodsham and Helsby areas.
We are a friendly, compassionate and highly motivated team that work hard to deliver the best outcomes possible for our patients and are seeking someone with similar values and behaviours to join us.
Previous experience in this role would be an advantage. Travel is an integral part of this post.
This role is Part time – 7.5 hours per week
Main duties of the job
A commitment to support our team in delivering high quality services is essential for this role. You will also need to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to be adaptable, trustworthy and approachable.
To provide a safe blood collection and other comparable duties to patients in their own homes in accordance with infection control and governance guidelines adhering to the Trusts lone worker policy
Working for our organisation
CWP provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care – including the provision of three GP surgeries.
Our aim is to help people to be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We were recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission with a Good rating overall.
We offer a variety of roles at all levels, so whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, CWP is the right employer for you.
CWP are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences.
To support this, we offer up to three weeks induction, dependent on role, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This aims to give you all the knowledge and guidance to help you grow and flourish with CWP.
We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description for full details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust’s Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a Values Based Interview/Assessment, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust’s Values and Behaviours which are ‘the 6 Cs’ Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. A ‘Guide to completing your application form’ can be accessed on the right side of this page under the job description.
The Supporting Information Section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trust’s Values and associated Behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the ‘essential’ criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer ‘YES’ to the question: ‘Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?’
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
CWP is proud to be an accredited Veteran Aware organisation helping to provide and share best practice in NHS care for our armed forces community. As a veteran aware organisation, CWP is committed to delivering on the principles of the Armed Force Covenant and has a ‘Silver’ award with the MOD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS).
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £13 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on 01244 393100.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Good standard of general education including English and Maths to GCSE grade C or equivalent
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential criteria
- Awareness of infection control & health and safety policies
- Ability to learn phlebotomy techniques.
- Computer literate
Desirable criteria
- Phlebotomy and cannulation skills
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working in a community setting
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience or previous employment in healthcare setting
- Previous experience in phlebotomy / venepuncture role
Applicant requirements
Further details / informal visits contact
Job title
Interim Team Manager
Email address
sue.mcguigan@nhs.net
Telephone number
0300 790 6270
Additional information