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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a community based phlebotomist to join our locality to support the DN and Anticoagulation teams and housebound patients with their venepuncture requirements. 

The successful candidate will be able to work autonomously, managing their own workload (with support) and be a car driver with access to a car. You will be expected to visit patients in their own homes to take required bloods tests and deliver them back to the collection points in a timely manner.

Full training and support is offered

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

Undertake Community Phlebotomy for housebound patients in their own
home who are unable to attend their GP Practice
Support nursing team members with delivery of patient care
Support and liaise with Doctors and other members of the multidisciplinary team
Process various specimens appropriately
Undertake blood pressure measurements and record correctly
Perform INR tests and work within standing operating procedure to deliver near patient testing service.
Undertake other clinical duties at discretion of lead nurse i.e. performing
ECG’s.
Ensure evidence based practice is delivered within scope of professional
practice

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.  Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.