Community Virtual Ward Phlebotomist

NHS; Halifax; On-site; GBP 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A community healthcare provider in Halifax seeks a part-time healthcare assistant responsible for training in blood sample collection and patient care. You will support healthcare staff in providing compassionate care to patients in their homes. Essential qualifications include GCSEs in Maths and English, along with prior health care experience. This rewarding role offers a pro rata salary of £24,465 annually.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working in a health care setting.
• Experience of complying with legislation, policies and procedures.
• Ability to deal with vulnerable people effectively.

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient dignity and confidentiality at all times.
• Adhere to Trust Aseptic Non‑Touch Technique Policy (ANTT).
• Collect blood samples and record details appropriately.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Compassionate and empathetic

Basic computer skills

Geographical knowledge of Calderdale

Education

GCSE level A* – D or equivalent in Mathematics & English

Level 2 NVQ/QCF in healthcare related subject

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job summary

The post holder will be responsible for undertaking a mandatory training programme within the Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT).

Training for the post will be delivered in house, under supervision, and will consist of collecting blood samples by invasive procedures, whilst adhering to protocols. The post holder may also be required to undertake simple diagnostic tests.

They will be involved in providing direct and indirect care for patients in the community and supporting registered nurses as appropriate.

The post is a very rewarding but demanding role within an ever‑changing environment which requires a great deal of patience and initiative providing care for patients in their own homes.

There is a commitment to maintaining competencies and engage in continual professional development.

Main duties of the job

• Awareness of public user involvement in the service we provide.
• Carrying equipment, lifting, bending and standing for long periods.
• Walking long distances throughout the hospital, at GP surgeries and during domiciliary visits.
• Preparing work areas.
• Explaining to patients a number of procedures.
• Using persuasive skills and reassurance in dealing with those who are needle phobic.
• Assisting patients to dress and undress if necessary.
• Collecting blood samples into appropriate containers.
• Recording details of blood samples taken and, where appropriate, obtaining and recording medical information from patients.
• Collecting blood samples from patients with varying disabilities, behavioural problems, patients who faint/vomit and dealing with distressed patients in a sensitive manner.
• Having an awareness of the need to report any concerns regarding a patient's condition and/or safeguarding.
• Assisting team leader and supervisor.
• Supporting new and less experienced colleagues with training.
• Inter‑departmental liaison.
• Being open and honest and learning from mistake.

About us

We employ more than 6,500 staff who deliver compassionate care from our two main hospitals, Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary, as well as in community sites, health centres and in patients’ homes. We also are incredibly proud to have almost 150 volunteers here at CHFT.

We provide a range of services including urgent and emergency care; medical; surgical; maternity; gynaecology; critical care; children's and young people's services; end‑of‑life care and outpatient and diagnostic imaging services.

We provide community health services, including sexual health services in Calderdale from Calderdale Royal and local health centres. These include Todmorden Health Centre and Broad Street Plaza.

We continue to modernise and invest in our health services to build on our strong reputation. Foundation trusts are public leaders in improving quality in health services. They are part of the NHS‑ yet decisions about what they do and how they do it are driven by independent boards. Boards listen to their Council of Governors and respond to the needs of their members – patients, staff and the local community.

Foundation trusts provide what the health service wants, yet are also free to invest quickly in the changes to the local community needs, in striving to be the best, and in putting our patients first.

Details

Date posted: 25 November 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 2

Salary: £24,465 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part‑time, Flexible working

Reference number: 372‑COM2571‑C

Job locations: Dean Clough, Halifax, HX3 5AX

Job responsibilities

Clinical Duties

• Maintain patient dignity and confidentiality at all times.
• Adhere to Trust Aseptic Non‑Touch Technique Policy (ANTT).
• Work unsupervised undertaking domiciliary visits. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential along with business insurance.
• Undertake surveys/audits when requested to do so.
• Attend to staff and patients queries, referring appropriately.
• Comply with all Health and Safety Regulations.
• Use of a visual display unit to book appointments and access the Trust intranet and work‑related e‑mails.
• It will be necessary to cover other staff when required.
• Any duties as defined by the manager/Team leader in charge.

Professional Duties

The candidate must comply with all aspects of mandatory training and have an awareness of all policies and procedure relating to the Trust and division.

Managerial Duties

There are no managerial duties required in this post.

Financial Duties

Ensure stock is rotated to minimise waste.

Managing Self

• Participate in regular supervision.
• Attend all mandatory training.
• Participate in Trust annual appraisal identifying, developing and agreeing your own development plan with your Line Manager.
• Comply with all Trust policies, procedures and protocols.
• Carry out duties with due regard to the Trust’s Equal Opportunity Policy.
• Seek advice and support from Line Manager whenever necessary.
• Maintain professional conduct including appearance at all times.

Person Specification

Qualifications / Training – Essential

• Educated to GCSE level A* – D or equivalent in Mathematics & English.

Desirable

• Level 2 NVQ/QCF or equivalent in healthcare related subject.

Knowledge, Experience & Expertise – Essential

• Previous experience of working in a health care setting and understanding of equality and diversity and compassionate care.
• Experience of complying with legislation, policies and procedures.
• Experience of working in an ever‑changing environment.
• Experience of basic computer skills such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Access.
• Geographical knowledge of the Calderdale area.

Desirable

• Previous Phlebotomy experience.

Communication and Relationships (Including Management Responsibilities) – Essential

• Effective skills in communication when dealing with difficult/vulnerable people.
• Demonstrate a person centred approach.
• Willingness to complete further training to complement and support specified role.
• Compassionate, caring, empathetic and understanding.
• Professional and positive demeanour, smart appearance, hardworking, flexible, reliable and good communicator.
• Attention to detail and accuracy, for example, completing patient identification checks.
• Ability to learn from mistake.
• Ability to lift, bend, push, pull and stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team; to work well under pressure whilst ensuring that the patient is always the first priority.

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 details

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Dean Clough, Halifax, HX3 5AX

Employer's website: https://www.cht.nhs.uk