Community Phlebotomist

Livewell Southwest; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Livewell Southwest is seeking a Community Phlebotomy role in the Plymouth area. You will support care in patients' homes and community locations, performing venepuncture and monitoring blood pressure as part of a broader district nursing team.

The role emphasises autonomous working, strong communication with patients and multidisciplinary teams, and regular travel between sites. Training and progression opportunities are available within Livewell Southwest.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform Venepuncture and track patient safety.
• Autonomous practitioner with ability to work in community settings.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood samples by venepuncture in patients' homes or community locations.
• Measure blood pressure and monitor patient condition as part of care plan.
• Travel between Livewell Southwest sites and community locations as required.

Skills

Venepuncture

Autonomous working

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Travel between sites

Education

Vocational Qualification Level II

Job description

Areyou passionate about providing high quality, competent care to people in theirown home? In this role you are an integral part of the team, supporting the widercommunity services.

The role requirespositivity and excellent communication, good organisational skills.

You will need todemonstrate integrity, initiative, flexibility and the skill to support theteam, approaching your work in a coordinated way.

We work integrated with primarycare, adult social care, therapists, urgent & intermediate care services alongsideour specialist services informing our ageing well MDTs which facilitates shapingour future to deliver great quality care for housebound individuals.

We strive to maximisewellbeing, improve health outcomes and patient experience, and support peopleto remain at home.

If you havean interest in community phlebotomy, preventing hospital admissions, and caringfor people with complex long-term disease, through to the last stages of theirlife, this role is for you.

We provideopportunity for continued learning and career progression, if this ignited yourinterest we would like to hear from you.

Please note that this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.

Main duties of the job

To be a Community Phlebotomy your role is vital in terms ofsupporting peoples care through by undertaking venepuncture, blood pressure andcollecting samples from patients in the communityensuring patients safety and personal safety through adhering to Livewellprotocols, policies, procedures and relevant Health and Safety legislation atall times.

You will be required to be an autonomous practitioner and ateam player. Be responsible for developing your competencies in venepunctureand clinical observations.

You be required to undertake a robust induction, allocateda mentor to support your learning to develop in your role.

We offer training in line with the required competenciesfor you to build on your knowledge, experience, and skills. You will beexpected to undertake continued learning with accessibility to accreditedcourses.

The ability to frequently travel independently and in a timely manner between Livewell Southwest sites and community locations, including areas not served by public transport, is essential.

All Livewell Southweststaff are expected to able and willing to work across a 7-day service

Please note that Livewell may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline if a high number of applications are submitted. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application at the earliest opportunity

About us

Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, and health hubs.

As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values, kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and collaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, while empowering staff and those we serve.

We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, in shaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the right time and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people lead healthy, independent lives.

We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, training pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorship programs ensure a smooth transition into our organisation.

Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental health, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.

Job responsibilities

7.1. The post holder is a member of theCommunity Nursing Team who generally works independently and participates inthe assessment of care needs which includes observation of any changes in thepatients condition and reports findings to the most appropriate Clinician.

7.2. Following a Registered Nurse orAssistant Practitioners assessment of need the post holder will then follow andimplement a planned programme of care, with the support of a Registered Nursefrom within the team.

7.3. Unplanned care may be included onadvice of Registered Nurse or Assistant Practitioner. If circumstances changespecific clinician duties may be undertaken in the patients own homes, CareHome settings or other community locations.

7.4. To adhere to the Healthcare SupportWorker (HCSW) Code of Conduct, Standards and Competencies

8. Dimensionsand context of role:

8.1. The Post holder is a member of the Community Nursing Service,working under the direction of the District Nursing Team.

8.2. The core role is to collect blood samples by Venepuncture from patientsin the community ensuring patients safety and personal safety through adheringto Livewell Southwest protocols, policies, procedures and relevant Health andSafety legislation at all times.

8.3. They will undertake apatients blood pressure and report back to the designated District Nurse orGP.

Please see full job description within supporting documents.

Person Specification

Behaviours, values and attitudes

• Familiar with and committed to the principles and values of the NHS.
• Demonstrate commitment to and focus on quality, promotes high standards to consistently improve patient outcomes.
• Consistently puts patients at the heart of decision making.
• Creates and fosters a culture of openness, honesty, integrity and inclusiveness.
• Values diversity and difference.
• Uses evidence to make improvements and seeks out innovation.
• Demonstrates commitment to partnership working.
• Flexible approach to working.
• Highly motivated with ability to influence and inspire others.
• Outcomes focused.
• Ability to act as a champion for patients/carers and their interests, ensuring the patients voice has an impact on service developments.

Experience

• Ability to carry out Venepuncture
• Ability to identify when to refer to GP or District Nurse.
• Ability to respond to urgent calls in different parts of the city.
• Ability to use initiative and work autonomous

Skills

• Good interpersonal/ Organisational skills
• Good time management
• Tactful and sensitive to patients needs
• Self motivated/Self Awareness
• Flexibility
• Ability to frequently travel independently and in a timely manner between Livewell Southwest sites and community locations including areas not served by public transport.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Willingness to further development, knowledge & skills.

Qualifications

• Vocational Qualification Level II or able to demonstrate the skills; knowledge and ability to work to the level required
• Ability to prioritise
• Willingness to learn
• Up to date Knowledge of Infection Control, Policies and Standards.
• Evidence of communication skills with patients, carers and professionals.
• Experience in a care setting, e.g. primary, secondary or Care Homes.
• Evidence of recent study
• Knowledge of HCSW Code of Conduct, Standards & Competencies.

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