Job requirements
Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.
Essential
9 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Knowledge
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Knowledge
Understanding of clinical governance
- Knowledge
Understanding of risk management ability
- Knowledge
Ability to work autonomously
- Knowledge
Evidence of evaluating clinical practice
- Knowledge
Experience of using IT in clinical practice
- Experience
Experience of working in a health care setting and /or delivering phlebotomy
- Qualifications
Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
- Qualifications
Phlebotomy skills
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Job overview
Please note that this job does not meet the salary or skill level requirements for work visa sponsorship and as such we will be unable to progress your application if you do not have the right to work in the UK.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for highly motivated individual to join our Community Team within Shrewsbury South locality in the provision of Planned and Admission Avoidance care to patients in the community.
We are looking for a caring, motivated and friendly individual to join our busy, professional and dynamic team. You should possess commitment to interdisciplinary team working and innovative delivery of excellent standards of care.
The post holder will assist and support other members of the team in giving care / undertaking phlebotomy to patients within a designated area, under the supervision of a qualified nurse.
Please note this position is community based, requiring the successful applicant to see patients in their own homes. Therefore, a valid driving licence with access to a vehicle for work purposes is essential.
Main duties of the job
- Promotes a ‘can do’ attitude and determination to develop and sustain a dynamic and responsive clinical and administrative support service within a Community Team setting which delivers best practice.
- To deal appropriately with interruptions, unpredictable events and behaviours.
- To organise and deliver skilled clinical support work / phlebotomy without direct supervision.
- Gain valid informed consent and work within legal frameworks with patients.
- To liaise with nursing and therapists with regard to patient care, highlighting any variations to expected outcomes from agreed treatment programmes.
- To provide basic verbal and written clinical reports to the supervising Nurse and / or therapist and to document patient interventions/findings in patient records in line with Trust Record Keeping Policy.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information on the role.
Please note this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received, we advise you submit your application early to avoid disappointment.
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.
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This advert is for Community Phlebotomist with Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust in Shrewsbury, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Phlebotomist role. The advertised salary is £25,272 per annum/pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 16 Sep 2026.
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