Community Phlebotomist

Job overview

If you’re passionate about delivering quality care in the community this could be the role for you.

We’re offering an exciting opportunity to join our District Nursing team as a Community Phlebotomist. The role involves visiting patients at home to take blood samples, label and transport them, and complete the necessary paperwork. As part of a team, you’ll communicate with patients, their families, and colleagues, showing compassion and empathy at all times.

Some admin tasks are also included, so strong numeracy and literacy skills are important. In return, we offer a thorough induction, training opportunities.

Main duties of the job

Collect blood samples from housebound patients via venepuncture, making sure they’re labelled correctly before sending them to the lab.

Work independently to support the Community Nursing Team, reporting any concerns or changes in a patient’s condition.

Be an active member of the team and use resources effectively and appropriately.

The role involves correctly identifying patients before taking blood, reporting any discrepancies between request forms and patient details to the GP, registered nurse, sister, or senior sister, and obtaining blood samples from housebound patients via venepuncture for community testing.

It’s important to know the minimum information required on sample bottles and record it clearly, follow the recommended Order of Draw and understand its importance for lab testing, and report any incidents to a manager or trained nurse while taking action to ensure the safety of staff, patients, and carers.

All documentation must be completed in line with HDUHB record-keeping policy, and infection prevention and control measures should be followed at all times.

Awareness of lone worker issues and adherence to the lone worker policy is expected, as is maintaining patient confidentiality.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.

Interviews will be held on 08/04/2026

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences.  In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.