Community Phlebotomist

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Community Phlebotomist in Weymouth to support DN and Anticoagulation teams and visit housebound patients for venepuncture, returning samples to collection points promptly.

The role is 24 hours per week (4 days, Monday to Friday) with flexible start/finish times. Full induction, supervision, and DBS checks are provided; a valid UK driving license and access to a car are required.

Qualifications

• Ability to work autonomously with support as needed.
• Willingness to visit housebound patients in their homes to collect blood samples.

Responsibilities

• Undertake Community Phlebotomy for housebound patients in their own home who are unable to attend GP Practice.
• Support nursing team members with delivery of patient care.
• Support and liaise with doctors and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Process various specimens appropriately.
• Undertake blood pressure measurements and record correctly.
• Perform INR tests and work within standing operating procedure to deliver near patient testing service.
• Undertake other clinical duties at discretion of lead nurse.
• Ensure evidence-based practice is delivered within scope of professional practice.

Skills

Autonomous work

Home visits

Job description

Are you a compassionate phlebotomist? Our Weymouth and Portland Community Team based at Weymouth Community Hospital are looking for a Community Phlebotomist to join their experienced team.

As the Community Phlebotomist you will support the DN and Anticoagulation teams and housebound patients with their venepuncture requirements. You will be able to work autonomously and manage your own workload (with support). You will be expected to visit patients in their own homes to take required bloods tests and deliver them back to the collection points in a timely manner.

The Community Phlebotomist is a part time role of 24 hours per week, 4 days a week, Monday to Friday. We like to promote a positive work life balance; we can be flexible with how working hours can be met. This includes start and finish times to support childcare/carers responsibilities. Hours can be discussed further at interview stage. In return for your enthusiasm and commitment, we can provide an opportunity for you to develop your clinical skills and experience in a supportive team, with regular supervision and appraisals. We offer full comprehensive induction training with ongoing support and regular supervisions. You must hold a valid UK driving license required and access to a car.

For any queries, please contact Vicky on [e-mail]

• Undertake Community Phlebotomy for housebound patients in their own home who are unable to attend their GP Practice.
• Support nursing team members with delivery of patient care.
• Support and liaise with doctors and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Process various specimens appropriately.
• Undertake blood pressure measurements and record correctly.
• Perform INR tests and work within standing operating procedure to deliver near patient testing service.
• Undertake other clinical duties at discretion of lead nurse.
• Ensure evidence-based practice is delivered within scope of professional practice.

Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.

At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Vicky Manning Job title: Anticoagulation Lead Nurse Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01305 814007