Community Phlebotomist

Job overview

We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and committed Phlebotomist to join our community phlebotomy service for a nine month fixed term in order to cover maternity leave.

The post holder will provide venepuncture to patients in their own home. This is a community based role which requires access to a suitable vehicle and a willingness to drive throughout Sheffield.

Main duties of the job

• Undertake domiciliary visits to housebound patients to collect venous blood samples using agreed equipment as requested by appropriate health care professionals.
• Undertake domiciliary visits to housebound patients to collect and test capillary blood samples using agreed equipment as part of the organisations anticoagulation monitoring service.
• Perform clinical practice to the agreed standards and consistent with safe practice.
• Prepare specimens for transport ensuring correct collection, labelling and stability.
• Effectively prioritise visits in accordance with sample requirements, geographical location and sample collection times.
• Understand the importance of patient consent to treatment issues and appropriate clinical practice.
• Understand the importance of patient identification procedures and apply to clinical practice.
• Maintain privacy and dignity of all patients at all times.
• Deliver specimens timely to the appropriate pick up points when required.
• Report to the appropriate clinician (GP, district nurse etc) when there is concern for the health or wellbeing of the patient.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.