Community Phlebotomist

Job summary

Are you an experienced Phlebotomist who enjoys working independently and providing compassionate care to patients? Were looking for a Band 2 Community Phlebotomist to join our Community Nursing team, based at Sheppey Community Hospital. Youll spend much of your working day out in the community, visiting patients within their own homes to obtain blood samples following referrals from Community Nursing teams and GPs. For some patients, accessing traditional healthcare settings can be challenging, so the care you provide within their home can make a real difference. Youll need to combine excellent phlebotomy skills with a calm, compassionate and professional approach, making patients feel comfortable and reassured throughout their appointment. You'll organize your workload, travel between patients and carry out venipuncture independently, while knowing when something needs to be escalated to a senior colleague or GP. If youre an experienced Phlebotomist looking for greater independence and the variety that comes with community-based working, wed love to hear from you. A full UK

Main duties of the job

Are you an experienced Phlebotomist who enjoys working independently and providing compassionate care to patients? Were looking for a Band 2 Community Phlebotomist to join our Community Nursing team, based at Sheppey Community Hospital. Youll spend much of your working day out in the community, visiting patients within their own homes to obtain blood samples following referrals from Community Nursing teams and GPs. For some patients, accessing traditional healthcare settings can be challenging, so the care you provide within their home can make a real difference. Youll need to combine excellent phlebotomy skills with a calm, compassionate and professional approach, making patients feel comfortable and reassured throughout their appointment. You'll organize your workload, travel between patients and carry out venipuncture independently, while knowing when something needs to be escalated to a senior colleague or GP. If youre an experienced Phlebotomist looking for greater independence and the variety that comes with community-based working, wed love to hear from you. A full UK driving license and access to a car during the working day are essential for this community-based position.

About us

HCRG Care Group is seeking an experienced Phlebotomist to join their Community Nursing team as a Band 2 Community Phlebotomist. The role is based at Sheppey Community Hospital and involves visiting patients in their own homes across the community. The aim is to provide essential blood sampling services, especially for those who find it challenging to access traditional healthcare settings. The group values its staff by offering exclusive rewards and benefits, including discounts on purchases, access to counseling, and career development opportunities. HCRG Care Group emphasizes a supportive and open work culture where employees can thrive and make meaningful contributions to patient care. The organization is committed to delivering quality healthcare services within the community and supports its staff with professional growth avenues and a collaborative work environment.

Details

• Date posted: 03 October 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £25,258 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 1558209119
• Job locations: HCRG Care Group, Sittingbourne, ME9 8NP, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

Are you an experienced Phlebotomist who enjoys working independently and providing compassionate care to patients?

Were looking for a Band 2 Community Phlebotomist to join our Community Nursing team, based at Sheppey Community Hospital.

Youll spend much of your working day out in the community, visiting patients within their own homes to obtain blood samples following referrals from Community Nursing teams and GPs.

For some patients, accessing traditional healthcare settings can be challenging, so the care you provide within their home can make a real difference. Youll need to combine excellent phlebotomy skills with a calm, compassionate and professional approach, making patients feel comfortable and reassured throughout their appointment.

You'll organize your workload, travel between patients and carry out venipuncture independently, while knowing when something needs to be escalated to a senior colleague or GP.

If youre an experienced Phlebotomist looking for greater independence and the variety that comes with community-based working, wed love to hear from you.

A full UK driving license and access to a car during the working day are essential for this community-based position.

As a Band 2 Community Phlebotomist, youll be part of our valued Community Nursing team, based at Sheppey Community Hospital and visiting patients within their own homes across the local community.

This is a great opportunity to use your phlebotomy skills in a community setting, working independently while being supported by experienced nursing colleagues.

You will feel valued within HCRG Care Group, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including:

• Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on everyday purchases such as grocery shopping, as well as cashback and voucher offers
• Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover lifes emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates
• Online and face-to-face support with your mental and physical wellbeing, from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post-trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, career coaching and counselling
• Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our Outstanding learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise
• An open, just culture where youre encouraged to share ideas and contribute to improving the way we deliver care
• The opportunity to develop your experience within a supportive Community Nursing service

As a Community Phlebotomist, you will:

• Visit patients within their own homes to undertake venipuncture and obtain blood samples
• Provide a professional, compassionate and reassuring experience for patients
• Accurately identify patients and ensure blood samples are correctly labelled and handled
• Organize and manage your daily workload, travelling efficiently between community appointments
• Carry out phlebotomy independently and within your agreed level of competence
• Recognize problems or concerns and promptly seek advice from the appropriate senior colleague or GP
• Maintain accurate, clear and timely patient records
• Maintain patient confidentiality and dignity at all times
• Follow appropriate infection prevention, health and safety and clinical procedures
• Recognize and report incidents, risks and concerns appropriately
• Work closely with Community Nursing teams, GPs and other colleagues to support safe and effective patient care
• Participate in clinical supervision, mandatory training and ongoing development
• Contribute to the continued development and improvement of the Community Nursing service

Youll be an experienced and confident Phlebotomist who is comfortable working independently within the community.

As youll be visiting patients in their own homes, youll need excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to put people at ease. Youll be organized, reliable and able to manage your own workload without direct supervision while recognizing when you need to seek advice or escalate a concern.

You will have:

• NVQ Level 2 or an equivalent relevant qualification
• Previous phlebotomy experience
• Practical and theoretical venipuncture training and assessment
• The ability to undertake phlebotomy independently
• Previous experience working within the community
• Previous health or social care experience
• Experience dealing with members of the public face to face
• Excellent communication skills and a compassionate approach to patients and carers
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a wider team
• Good organization and workload-management skills
• Competent IT skills and the ability to maintain electronic records
• The ability to recognize important or urgent information and escalate this appropriately
• An interest in Community Nursing and delivering care closer to home

A full UK driving license and access to a car during the working day are essential, as you'll need to travel efficiently between patients across the local area.