Job overview
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An exciting opportunity for a Community Phlebotomist to join our Community Phlebotomy team covering community areas in Stoke on Trent, Newcastle and Moorlands
You will be well motivated team players who are passionate about providing high quality care to patients. You should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to organise and prioritise your workload without direct supervision.
Experience of phlebotomy or community working is desirable, but not essential. There will be opportunities for training and personal development available for the appointed person.
Our Community Phlebotomists work throughout Newcastle Under Lyme, Stoke and Staffordshire Moorlands providing home visits to patients who are housebound. The teams cover a large geographical area so ability to travel independently between patients' homes and the surrounding area is essential.
Main duties of the job
Our Community Phlebotomists work independently under the supervision of the Community Nursing Team, obtaining blood samples from patients in their own homes.
As part of this role, you will be expected to:
- Obtain consistently high-quality blood samples for subsequent laboratory analysis.
- Work independently/lone working
- Keep accurate and up to date records.
- Escalate of concerns
- Undertake training
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please find attached the full Job Description, main responsibilities and Person Specification for this role.
Person specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Ability to manage time effectively
- Understanding of Care Certificate standards
Desirable
- Relevant placements/experience
- Supporting service users, families and carers
- Working in a multidisciplinary team
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Qualifications
Desirable
- Experience in venepuncture
- NVQ 2 (or equivalent) in related subject
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This advert is for Community Phlebotomist with Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust in Stafford, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £25,272 Band 2 - AFC. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 05 Aug 2026.
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