Community Phlebotomist

The Methodist Church in Britain; Wood Green; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Cost Area Allowance

Training opportunities

Job summary

Whittington Health NHS Trust is seeking a Community Phlebotomist to take blood from patients in their homes and perform basic checks such as blood pressure monitoring. The post includes training and supports Adult Community Nursing staff.

The role requires venepuncture training, GCSE Maths/English, and NVQ Level 2 in a healthcare-related topic, with strong IT and communication skills for accurate record-keeping and multidisciplinary teamwork.

Qualifications

• Venepuncture training or qualification.
• GCSE Maths and English pass or equivalent.
• NVQ Level 2 in a relevant topic such as healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Take blood from patients in their homes following local venepuncture guidelines.
• Perform simple tasks such as blood pressure monitoring when needed.
• Liaise with team members and clients of varied backgrounds.
• Demonstrate a high standard of service within a clinical governance framework.
• Report concerns and safety issues to the line manager.
• Update and keep accurate electronic and written records, including a database of patients seen.

Skills

Venepuncture

IT skills

Communication

Initiative

Working under pressure

Education

GCSE Maths & English

NVQ Level 2 in Healthcare

Venepuncture training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

This Community Phlebotomist post sits within the District Nursing Service at Whittington Health, the Whittington Hospital NHS Trust. The core work is taking blood from patients in their own homes and keeping patient and activity records up to date. Visits may also include simple checks such as blood pressure, and the post holder trains Adult Community Nursing staff in venepuncture. Venepuncture training and some experience of the work are essential.

What the job involves

• Take blood from patients in their homes, following local venepuncture guidelines
• Perform other very simple tasks, such as blood pressure monitoring, when the service needs them
• Liaise and communicate with team members across Whittington Health and with clients of varied backgrounds and understanding
• Demonstrate a high standard of service within a clinical governance framework
• Report concerns and safety issues in the working environment to the line manager
• Deal safely with exposure to hazards under local policy and report occurrences
• Follow Whittington Health infection control procedures at all times
• Provide practical venepuncture training to Adult Community Nursing team members under the Professional Development Team
• Ensure the service does not run out of essential stock and equipment
• Follow local procedures and protocols in managing vulnerable adults
• Update and keep accurate electronic and written records, including a database of patients seen
• Ensure activity is captured in line with the rest of the community nursing teams

What’s required

Qualifications

• Venepuncture or phlebotomy training
• GCSE pass or equivalent in Maths and English
• NVQ Level 2 in a relevant topic such as healthcare, or other relevant training

Experience

• Some experience of venepuncture

Skills & knowledge

• Venepuncture
• IT skills, including Microsoft packages
• Excellent communication skills, including with multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to use own initiative and work unsupervised
• Ability to function well under pressure
• Flexibility to adapt to changing service needs

Other

• Knowledge of infection control procedures
• Understanding of the blood tests carried out and the importance of each
• Understanding of medical terminology

Nice to have

• Blood pressure monitoring
• Blood glucose monitoring
• Experience of working in a community health setting

What’s offered

• High cost area supplement (HCAS) included in the annual pay figure