Job requirements
Essential
9 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- EXPERIENCE
Experience of carrying out venepuncture and other monitoring / diagnostic tests. E.g. BP and BGM.
- EXPERIENCE
Experience of working as part of a team.
- Other factors
Car driver with a current UK licence and access to a car for work purposes
- SKILLS/ABILITIES
Ability to prioritise own workload and organise time effectively
- SKILLS/ABILITIES
Ability to work without direct supervision, e.g. when in patients home.
- SKILLS/ABILITIES
Ability to maintain accurate, concise and contemporaneous records and other relevant written documentation.
- KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Understanding the HCA role.
- EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Experience of venepuncture and other diagnostic and monitoring test/procedures
- EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Must be able to speak, read and write English.
Desirable
4 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- EXPERIENCE
Knowledge and understanding of the principles of basic life support
- SKILLS/ABILITIES
Knowledge and understanding of the principles of basic life support
- KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Knowledge and understanding of the principles of basic life support
- EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Recent experience working as a health care assistant within the Community
Job overview
The post holder will work independently under the direction and guidance of a registered nurse in order to provide efficient and effective evidence based nursing care to patients in their own homes. He/she will work in partnership with team members, service users, general practice staff and other agencies.
To work as part of the District Nursing Service and other stakeholders to provide efficient and effective nursing care as delegated to patients in their own home
Main duties of the job
Band 3 . Community Phlebotomist
In Croydon, Health and Social care providers and commissioners have formed the Croydon Alliance Board with the aim of providing a whole system transformation that will deliver the outcomes our over 65’s have specified that they want.
The Outcome- Based Commissioning programme is a radically different approach to funding and delivery of services designed to deliver outcomes local people want whilst getting best value from the Health and Social care sectors. This includes the provision of well-coordinated care and support to promote independence in the most appropriate setting.
We require a Full Band 3 Community Phlebotomist to work within the Community Nursing Service to provide efficient and effective nursing care to patients in their own homes. The ideal candidate should have experience working within a Health Care setting, be compassionate and able to communicate effectively with patients.
We offer a comprehensive induction programme and excellent on going professional development opportunities for those wishing to pursue a career in nursing.
All candidates must have a clean driving license and use of a car for work purposes. Once recruited staff can take advantage of our child care facilities.
With its excellent shopping and entertainment facilities and fast transport links to Central London and the Coast why not come and be part of our Transformation Agenda?
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document (Job Description) which contains more information about the role.
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 Croydon Health Services NHS Trust in Croydon, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Phlebotomist role. The advertised salary is £30,630 - £32,346 pa inc HCAS. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 20 Sep 2026.
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