Community Healthcare Assistant

NHS; Morecambe; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Morecambe is seeking an enthusiastic Community phlebotomist. In this role, you will take blood samples at patients' homes and carry out health monitoring tasks. Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently are essential. This is a part-time, permanent position with a salary range of £24,937 to £26,598 per annum, pro rata.

Qualifications

• Experience working with the general public on a one to one basis.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Experience in undertaking Phlebotomy duties.

Responsibilities

• Taking blood samples from patients in their own homes.
• Conducting health monitoring including undertaking NEWS2.
• Maintaining accurate and comprehensive electronic patient records.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Communication skills

Manual dexterity

Education

Good standard of general education (including GCSE English or equivalent)

NVQ3 or equivalent experience

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated Community phlebotomist to join our friendly team in the Community setting. Your role will involve working independently and as part of a team. You will be part of a highly dedicated team with a focus to provide high, safe quality care for patients in their own homes obtaining blood samples and health monitoring as requested by health professionals. This role requires excellent communication skills and it is essential that you have the ability to work on your own initiative and can work independently. The department is committed to support continuous education and professional development. Anyone newly appointed to the trust will be subject to the completion of a satisfactory 6 month probationary period (this includes bank staff). This will give the new staff member an opportunity to become familiar with the role and working environment.

Main duties of the job

• Taking bloods as requested by healthcare professionals for patients in their own homes - Driving will be necessary
• Undertaking ECGs as requested
• Health monitoring including undertaking NEWS2
• Undertake accurate and comprehensive electronic patient records

About Us

We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre. FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services. WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life-threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses. All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay. Our community services for adults are provided in people\'s homes, community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals and our main hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent, improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care, advice and support.

Details

Date posted: 19 September 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 3

Salary: £24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time

Reference number: 331-C18950925

Job locations: Queen Victoria Centre, Thornton Road, Morecambe, LA4 5NN

Job Description

Job responsibilities

For more details on the advertised role and the primary job duties/responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification under the supporting documents section. Further information about the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay can be found by visiting our website.

Person Specification

Essential

Education and qualifications

• Good standard of general education (including GCSE English or equivalent)
• NVQ3 or equivalent experience
• Be willing to undertake internal training and induction

Experience

• Have previous experience working with the general public on a one to one basis
• Experience and evidence of working as a member of a team but also able to work autonomously

Skills, ability and Knowledge

• Undertaken Phlebotomy Duties
• Must have the ability to put patients at ease and remain calm in an emergency situation
• An ability to work accurately and maintain high standards of documentation
• Have good manual dexterity and coordination
• Have good oral and written communication skills
• Able to follow and work to standard operating procedures and policies
• Able to work individually and as part of a team
• Must be IT literate, able to work with and embrace new Technology

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name: University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address: Queen Victoria Centre, Thornton Road, Morecambe, LA4 5NN

Employer's website: https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk

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