Community Phlebotomist
Job Description
Job summary
Band 3 Phlebotomist
City Community Team
Fiver Rivers Salisbury
Permanent -22.5hours
Flexible Working pattern Monday-Friday 08:30-16:30
We are seeking to recruit enthusiastic and motivated individuals to provide phlebotomy care and support our nursing teams as part of our City Community Team The post-holder will be responsible for performing domiciliary venepuncture and supporting the nursing team, as required, to the entitled patient population.
The successful candidate will be supported and managed within the community team, led by the Community Team Manager and play a vital role in the delivery and access to timely care across our communities.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will need good written and verbal communication, the ability to use IT, be flexible and adaptable, and have a proactive can-do attitude. Applicants must be comfortable working in a friendly but busy environment, all clinical training will be provided, and all phlebotomy staff are supported to complete the Care Certificate within their first 6 weeks of practice (if not already obtained).
City is a busy, friendly community team, who would welcome the opportunity to work with a new member of staff willing to contribute to the continued delivery of care to our patients. Historic Wiltshire with its rolling country sides, bustling market towns, and vibrant city life combined with excellent transport links, and good schools, really does have something for everyone. What are you waiting for?
For an informal discussion please contact:
Sarah Furia on 07788396515
About us
Wiltshire Health and Care provides community based health services, enabling people to live healthy independent lives. Our Vision is to enable people to live independant and fulfilling lives for as long as possible. We are an NHS partnership organisation, focused entirely on delivering quality health and care to the people of Wiltshire - not on making a profit.
There has never been a better time to join us. Community services are expanding as part of the NHS Long Term Plan and the population of Wiltshire has never needed the energy, enthusiasm and commitment of our community-focused teams more than now. You will join a friendly and supportive team who live our values of Quality, Integrity, Partnership and Change, which were developed with our staff, patients and carers.
If you already live in or near Wiltshire, youll know that it is a great place to live and work: rolling countryside, bustling market towns and vibrant city life combined with excellent transport links and good schools. If you are looking to move to the area, we offer local employment and a chance to play a crucial role as part of your new community straight away. What are you waiting for?!
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description (under Supporting Documents) for more information regarding the role and to access the full person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Venepuncture competency certificate
- Good standard of general education
Desirable
- Care Certificate
- NVQ Level 3 in health care (or willingness to undertake).
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Access to a vehicle that can be used for business purposes and hold a full and valid driving licence.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the general public
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting
- Experience of working in the community.
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
Employer name
Wiltshire Health and Care LLP
Address
Five Rivers Health & Wellbeing Centre
Hulse Road
Salisbury
Wiltshire
SP1 3NR
