Community Phlebotomist

Job overview

Are you passionate about providing the best possible care and delivering care in the community?

Are you seeking a new challenge?

If so, we would love to meet you!

This is an exciting time for Calderdale’s district nursing teams as we have established 5 community hubs each with its own unique and diverse needs.

We are seeking enthusiastic staff with excellent communication skills who are highly motivated and adaptable in a fast paced and ever changing environment.

Community nursing is an exciting and rewarding challenge and you will be supported by an expert team where training and development opportunities are actively encouraged in order to meet the clinical needs of the role. Support and development will be individualised depending on your current skills and experience.

Due to the nature of the work it is essential you have the means to travel to a number of destinations within work hours.

We have a post for a part time community phlebotomist in Calderdale, the working hours will be 8am – 12pm Monday – Friday.

We would welcome any informal visit to see our hubs in action and meet the teams.

We look forward to you joining us.

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 clinics, 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.
• Being open and honest and learning from mistakes

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Clinical Duties

• Maintain patient dignity and confidentiality at all times.
• Adhere to Trust Aseptic Non Touch Technique Policy (ANTT).
• Work unsupervised undertaking domiciliary visits. A full driving license and access to a vehicle is essential along with business insurance.
• Undertake surveys/audits when requested to do so.
• Attend to staff and patients queries, referring appropriately.
• Comply with all Health and Safety Regulations
• Use of a visual display unit to book appointments and access the
• Trust intranet and work related e-mails.
• It will be necessary to cover other staff when required.
• Any duties as defined by the manager/Team leader in charge.

Professional Duties

• The candidate must comply with all aspects of mandatory training and have an awareness of all policies and procedure relating to the Trust and division

Financial Duties

• Ensure stock is rotated to minimise waste

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.