Community Phlebotomist

NHS; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a motivated Community Phlebotomist to join their Integrated Neighbourhood Teams in Barnsley. The role involves obtaining blood samples from housebound patients, ensuring proper labeling, and maintaining adherence to health policies. Ideal candidates should have undergone venepuncture training or be willing to learn. Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team are essential. A driving license and access to a vehicle are required for this position.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have undertaken theoretical and practical training in venepuncture or be prepared to complete necessary training.
• Experience providing personal care is required.
• A full driving license and access to a car during the working day are essential.

Responsibilities

• Obtain blood samples from patients through venepuncture.
• Ensure samples are labelled correctly and forwarded to laboratories.
• Communicate with sensitivity and compassion.

Skills

Venepuncture training

Good communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

Education

GCSE A-D or grade 3-9 in Maths and English or equivalent

Care Certificate

Job description

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust

Community Phlebotomist

The closing date is 03 December 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated Community Phlebotomist to join our Integrated Neighbourhood Teams in Barnsley. The post holder will work from a variety of venues and provide the service to housebound patients across the borough.

The purpose of this role is to obtain blood samples from patients, as requested by doctors and nursing staff, ensuring that all samples are labelled correctly and in line with Trust policy and procedure.

It is essential that applicants have undertaken theoretical and practical training in venepuncture or are prepared to complete the training required.

You must also possess an enthusiasm for care, the ability to communicate at all levels, and the ability to work both as part of a team and as a lone worker.

Ideally you should have an awareness of Health and Safety requirements and an understanding of the need for confidentiality, with the ability to put the well‑being of patients and personal safety at the heart of your actions.

At the time of advertising, this role does not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. For this reason, we are unable to sponsor anyone for a skilled worker visa for this role.

We are happy to accept applications from candidates who can prove their right to work in the UK or via alternative visa routes. Such applications will be considered alongside all other applications.

Main duties of the job

As a Community Phlebotomist you will use your own initiative, have good communication skills and manage your time effectively.

You will also have the ability to communicate with sensitivity and compassion and manage relationships with people.

The successful candidate will be working across the Barnsley area; therefore, the use of a vehicle to undertake any necessary travel in connection with the duties of the post is essential.

You will gain valuable experience and have access to relevant training opportunities within the service to gain the necessary skills.

The right candidate will be willing to learn and progress their knowledge, be committed to teamwork & delivering high quality patient care, and have a positive attitude with a focus on team learning & support.

All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID‑19 to protect patients.

About us

We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are the lead for the West Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.

Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, by providing high‑quality care in the right place at the right time.

We employ staff in both clinical and non‑clinical services who work hard to make a difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.

We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups; we value diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.

Being a foundation Trust means we are accountable to our members, who can have a say in how we run.

Join us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and help each year.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

We do reserve the right to close this vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.

Job responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY

The post holder will obtain blood samples from patients through venepuncture, as requested by doctors and nursing staff, ensuring that all samples are labelled correctly and then forwarded to the laboratories for analysis. The well‑being of the patient and personal safety through adherence to Trust protocols, policies and procedures and relevant Health and Safety legislation will be maintained at all times.

To record information as required in the relevant records.

To work in an integrated and partnership way with primary, secondary, social care, the independent and voluntary sector and others to improve the health and care of individuals, families and communities, particularly the most vulnerable.

KEY RESULT AREAS:

• Care provision: Deliver excellent levels of customer service to people, address or report, in a timely and proactive manner, where these standards have not been met.
• Under the supervision or direction of a health care professional (or associate practitioner if part of the team) for delegated tasks and in accordance with well‑established procedures, provide a range of routine care to meet the needs of people.
• Prioritise own day‑to‑day delegated tasks/activities, refer and seek guidance/supervision on issues outside own level of competency from more senior health care practitioners.
• Assist in the initial assessment/admission and development/implementation of clinical care packages/plans to maximise service user recovery/rehabilitation potential. Assist with subsequent discharges.
• Accurately and contemporaneously contribute to care documentation, report observations and other service user information in written and electronic format. Be competent in basic IT skills.
• Assist health care professionals in taking routine clinical measurements (e.g., blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiration, weight) and handle specimens of bodily fluids as applicable to the role.
• Assist in meeting service user needs (emotional, personal, dietary, environmental, etc.), ensuring their privacy, dignity, rights and choices are maintained at all times.
• Support individuals to self‑manage their own health and social well‑being and promote positive self‑esteem and sense of identity.
• Assist in the management and support of individuals who exhibit challenging behaviour or present a significant imminent risk to themselves or others.
• Use de‑escalation and physical control techniques as necessary under the supervision of a health care professional. Take reasonable steps to protect themselves from the risk of violence.
• Accompany/escort service users within/outside Trust grounds when appropriate and risk‑assessed by a health care practitioner.
• Proactively identify and report risks to health and safety to safeguard the welfare, safety and security of people.
• Use effective verbal and written communication at all times, incorporating tact, empathy, courtesy and confidentiality.
• Work with sensitivity and an understanding of issues experienced by service users.
• Ensure moving and handling of people/loads is carried out safely in accordance with policy and training.
• Work flexibly and collaboratively with others, adapting to the needs of the service.
• Understand the roles and contributions of other care providers in and outside the team.
• Support the Trust culture of commitment to delivering quality services and outcomes.
• Seek to improve own knowledge and understanding of health and social care services.
• Make use of opportunities for sharing good practice and learning.
• Communicate clearly with patients to ensure they fully understand and consent to the procedure.

To ensure the well‑being of the patient at all times, putting them at ease and treating them in an appropriate manner.

Safely perform venepuncture on patients, for collection of venous blood samples as requested.

Assess, monitor and manage the venepuncture site to ensure trauma to the area is kept to a minimum.

Ensure all samples are correctly labelled and transported to the appropriate laboratory as soon as practicable.

Adhere to policies relating to the handling of contaminated blood and infection control to ensure safety of both patients and staff.

Follow procedures for reporting incidents of patients and staff, with particular reference to need‑stick injuries.

Maintain phlebotomy equipment in a clean and safe manner.

Input data on the Trust IT system and update patients' case notes electronically within 24 hours.

Take responsibility for own health and safety in the working environment.

Undertake any additional duties deemed appropriate to the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• GCSE A‑D or grade 3‑9 in Maths and English or equivalent.
• Care Certificate or required to achieve within 12 weeks of commencement.
• Venepuncture training required or be prepared to complete the training.
• Experience of the speciality area.
• Willingness to undertake further study/development to level 3.

Physical Attributes

• A satisfactory sickness record over previous 2 years (subject to fairness and equality of opportunity).
• Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary).

Personal Attributes

• Responsive attitude and approach.
• Dress appropriately for the environment.
• A current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).

Special Knowledge/Skills

• As appropriate to the role.
• Demonstrates effective customer care skills.
• In demonstrating knowledge/understanding of the relevant legislation.
• Demonstrate ability for safe decision making skills commensurate with role.
• Good numeracy/literacy skills and prepared to work towards key skills level 2 and basic IT/keyboard skills.
• Awareness of responsibilities regarding confidentiality.
• Able to remain calm under pressure and exposure to emotional, distressing or hazardous situations (e.g., verbal aggression, body fluids).
• Non‑judgemental, empathetic manner.
• Must embrace Trust values.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Able to use observation skills to identify potential services user, environmental etc risks and act appropriately.
• Able to fulfil the requirements of the value‑based induction.
• Language skills other than English.
• I.T. skills.

Experience

• In providing personal care and related procedures for those with health/social needs as applicable.
• In working in a caring environment.
• In dealing with the public.
• In working effectively and flexibly independently or as part of a team.
• Have practised venepuncture in the last twelve months.
• Able to evidence working in a caring environment or in a voluntary position.

Training

• Must be willing/able to undertake all Trust mandatory training requirements, including the care certificate and subsequent refresher training relevant to the area.
• Must be willing/able to undergo job development and training.

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 name

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust