# Community Phlebotomist - Apprenticeship Opportunity > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/community-phlebotomist-apprenticeship-opportunity/e9f089c1-07c9-46ba-a21f-adf0745c1270 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/community-phlebotomist-apprenticeship-opportunity/e9f089c1-07c9-46ba-a21f-adf0745c1270.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Opal Centre - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Grade:** Band 2 - **Salary:** £24,637.57 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time, Flexible working, 30 hours per week (7 day working and hours between 07.30-6pm.) - **Closing date:** 2026-09-02T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-19T07:50:43.734Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/South_Yorkshire/Doncaster/Rotherham_Doncaster_South_Humber_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Community_Nursing_Services/Community_Nursing_Services-v8239223 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8239223?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.rdash.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen to join RDaSH as a Community Phlebotomist as part of a newly created team. The phlebotomist will work closely with the community services and visit housebound patients in their own home or care home to collect venous blood samples and or samples and take basic observations when required. under the guidance and supervision of a registered nurse. The Phlebotomist will work in a variety of settings including patients in their own homes and residential care homes. Phlebotomy and community experience desirable but not essential. The Phlebotomy service will operate 7 day working and hours between 07.30-6pm. If you don't already have a Level 2 qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant subject, RDaSH are offering this post alongside the opportunity for you to complete a Level 2 apprenticeship qualification \[relevant to your role\]. As an apprentice within RDaSH you will be given the opportunity to gain experience, learn work-related skills and obtain all the tools needed to thrive. An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. Around 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying. This leads to a nationally recognised qualification. Whether you already work for us or are joining the Trust and NHS for the first time, apprenticeships can help you to develop the skills, knowledge and know-how in order to embark on a successful and fulfilling career within the health service. ### Main duties of the job The Phlebotomist will work in a variety of settings visiting patients in their own homes and residential homes to obtain venous samples. The Phlebotomist will be expected to become proficient and competent in their area of practice by undertaking competency assessments specific to the area of clinical practice. The Phlebotomist will promote optimum independence and individualised patient centred care to a delegated caseload. The Phlebotomist will undertake where required basic clinical observations such as blood pressure, temperature, heart rate, oxygen saturation and weight. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Before applying, please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role. ****If you are applying for this role via the apprenticeship route, please review the attached eligibility document to ensure you meet the eligibility criteria to undertake an apprenticeship**** We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications ### Applicant requirements This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Good interpersonal skills - Basic IT skills - Ability to communicate effectively both face to face and in writing - Able to support and reassure patients / carers in distress ### Knowledge **Essential** - Understand importance of maintaining confidentiality ### Experience **Essential** - Demonstrate a keen interest caring for others **Desirable** - Previous experience of caring for patients in either a clinical setting or personal experience - Previous experience of working as part of a team ### Qualifications **Essential** - Demonstrable literacy and numeracy skills to functional skills level 1 or equivalent - NVQ Level 2 in a care related subject or equivalent or willingness to undertake a relevant Level 2 Apprenticeship **Desirable** - GCSE Grade C or above or Functional skills level 2 or equivalent in English and Maths ## Documents - [376-phnao-0255 jd & ps (pdf, 336.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10549949) - [main terms and conditions (pdf, 406.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2515) - [apprenticeship funding eligibility (pdf, 304.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2887) - [rdash clinical & organisational strategy - 2023 to 2028 (pdf, 4.3mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2789) - [use of artificial intelligence (ai) when writing job applications (pdf, 280.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2919) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.