Community Phlebotomist - Hythe & Waterside ICT

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Eling; On-site; GBP 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in England is seeking a Community Phlebotomist to join their team. The role involves providing a high-quality phlebotomy service to housebound patients in the community, ensuring compassionate care and professionalism. The successful applicant will be part of a supportive team and must possess NVQ Level 2 in Care or equivalent experience. This part-time position is an excellent opportunity in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Reliable with a strong work ethic and desire to excel.
• Caring and compassionate approach.
• Able to project a smart, professional image.

Responsibilities

• Provide phlebotomy service to housebound patients.
• Assist with specific tasks related to patients in the community.
• Work independently without direct supervision.

Skills

Time management

Compassionate patient care

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Care or equivalent experience

Job description

Community Phlebotomist - Hythe & Waterside ICT

The closing date is 07 December 2025

We are looking for a team player to join our friendly team who would like to thrive in a busy environment. You should be reliable, have good time management skills and a strong work ethic with the desire to go the extra mile. You will have a caring and compassionate approach to patient care and it is essential that you project a smart, professional and friendly image at all times.

Working strictly in accordance with specific trust guidelines and protocols, the post-holder will be responsible for performing venepuncture to obtain blood samples from patients only as the result of a direct referral from a GP. Full training and induction will be provided to the successful applicant.

Here in Hythe & Waterside Integrated Care Team care for clients with physical health needs in the community. We are based in Totton, on the outskirts of Southampton, and cover Hythe & Waterside and parts of the beautiful New Forest.

Therefore being a car driver is essential for this role.

We would be happy to hear from you should you be interested in applying for this role.

Please contact Debbie Lewin (ICL) on 07785 766806 or [e-mail]

Only open to applicants from Hampshire & Isle of Wight NHS system, which is limited to: Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Healthcare FT, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, University Hospital Southampton FT, South Central Ambulance Service, Isle of Wight NHS FT or Hampshire Hospitals FT.

Main duties of the job

To provide a high-quality domiciliary phlebotomy service to patients who are housebound in the community. To assist with specific tasks related to patients in the community as delegated by the Health Care professionals.

To work with the Health Professionals in facilitating patients access to domiciliary phlebotomy service enabling them to remain at home. To work independently without direct supervision in patients’ homes after a period of induction following competency based assessment.

• To demonstrate Venesection skills to other HCSW’s new to the community as part of an agreed training programme.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.

Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Care or equivalent experience

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

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Unit 42, New Forest Enterprise Centre

Unit 42, New Forest Enterprise Centre, Rushington Business Park, Chapel Lane

£24,465 to £24,465 a yearBased of full time hours

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

348-SSW-9546

Job locations

Unit 42, New Forest Enterprise Centre

Unit 42, New Forest Enterprise Centre, Rushington Business Park, Chapel Lane