Community Phlebotomist

Livewell Southwest; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A community health services provider in Plymouth is seeking a Community Phlebotomy practitioner. The ideal candidate will support patient care through venepuncture and related activities, working independently within the Community Nursing Team. If you are committed to high-quality care and have a Vocational Qualification Level II, we invite you to join a dynamic team that values training and career progression.

Benefits

Protected CPD time

Funding for training

Bespoke induction programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a care setting, e.g. primary, secondary or Care Homes.
• Ability to carry out Venepuncture.
• Knowledge of HCSW Code of Conduct and Infection Control policies.

Responsibilities

• Undertake venepuncture and collect samples from patients.
• Work independently and assess care needs.
• Follow planned programmes of care under supervision.

Skills

Good interpersonal skills

Good organisational skills

Good time management

Flexibility

Ability to travel across Plymouth

Education

Vocational Qualification Level II

Job description

19.5 hours per week. 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 may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, please refer to the Direct Gov website for more information with regards to eligibility

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.

Have the ability to travelacross Plymouth.

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 providing integrated health & social care services for people across Plymouth, South Hams & West Devon, as well as some specialist services for people living in parts of Devon & Cornwall. With teams in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, health & wellbeing hubs.

As an organisation with a strong social conscience, we always value being kind, respectful, inclusive, ambitious, responsible and collaborative. Transforming services to make them sustainable, ensuring that we value, support & empower each other.

We are committed to involving the people we care for, families & carers in everything that we do, working towards co-production where we can. Helping us to deliver the right care for people, in the right place & at the right time. By putting people at the centre of what we do, we ensure to support people to lead, healthy independent lives & be the very best at helping people to live well.

Valuing our employees making an investment in their development a priority. We offer:

Protected CPD time for registered staff

Various development pathways and ongoing regular training packages for all staff

Access & funding for training including Care Certificate, Assistant Practitioners Course & Scholarship Into Nurse Training

A Robust Preceptorship

A bespoke induction programme

Existing members of the NHS Pension Scheme can continue their membership when they join the organisation.

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 thepatient’s 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 apatient’s blood pressure and report back to the designated District Nurse orGP.

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 travel across the city in a timely manner to meet the needs of the service.
• 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.