Health Care Support Worker / Phlebotomist

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Southampton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Southampton is seeking compassionate Health Care Support Workers. You will provide flexible support across community nursing and independence services while ensuring safe and effective patient care. The role involves performing venipuncture, delivering nursing care under supervision, and managing sensitive information importantly. Candidates should have a commitment to compassionate healthcare and preferably some community nursing experience. This position offers opportunities for career development within a supportive multidisciplinary team.

Benefits

Outstanding career development opportunities

Training and collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in community nursing preferred.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with care.
• Capable of lone working in community settings.

Responsibilities

• Carry out venipuncture as required.
• Deliver nursing care under indirect supervision.
• Report any progress or deterioration to the nurse.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Communication skills

Empathy

Job description

We are looking for compassionate Health Care Support Workers to provide flexible support across community nursing, phlebotomy, and community independence services depending on demand.

In this role, you will ensure that patients receive safe, individualized, and effective standards of care by following care plans and treatment interventions as delegated by the registered Nurse or Therapist. You will work with the multidisciplinary team to support the delivery of care to patients within their own home environment.

The working hours for this role are Monday to Friday, 8 am - 4 pm, and you will be expected to work across the Southampton and South West Division.

Responsibilities include:

1. Carrying out venipuncture as required by the domiciliary phlebotomy service and delivering samples to the appropriate setting for analysis.
2. Delivering nursing care to patients under indirect supervision, following prescribed care plans and protocols, and reporting any progress or deterioration to the nurse in charge.
3. Dealing empathetically with sensitive information.
4. Safely managing yourself, including lone working in the community, handling body fluids and hazardous materials, patient handling, medical sharps, complex social situations and behaviors, and driving.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organization, 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 center 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.