Job summary
- Main area
- Community Phlebotomist South West Locality
- Grade
- 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 267-CH6287102-A
- Employer
- Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- South West District Nurses
- Town
- Abingdon
- Salary
- £22,383 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- Today at 23:59
Employer heading
Community Phlebotomist
2
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust has been rated as Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
We are a responsive and innovative Foundation Trust that places our values of Caring, Safe and Excellent at the heart of everything we do. We take great pride in our staff and believe that investing in you is key to us achieving our vision of outstanding care delivered by outstanding people.
We work with a wide range of partner organisations to deliver care and support to people in their own homes and from a number of hospitals and community bases. We focus on delivering care as close to home as possible for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
Job overview
We currently have a vacancy for a Community Phlebotomist working with the South West District Nursing Team.
This role would be to support the district nurse teams in Abingdon, Didcot, Wantage and Faringdon to provide phlebotomy care to patients who are housebound.
Main duties of the job
You must possess excellent communication and people skills; have the ability to work autonomously with little direct supervision, whilst being a committed member to our supportive team. Ability to travel independently across the South West Locality to fulfil the requirements of the post is essential. Experience would be desirable although not essential as full training can be given.
Regular training updates will be given to ensure high standards of care are maintained.
Due to the nature of role it will require you to travel between rural community bases across Oxfordshire on a daily basis where you will attend to patients in their home setting. You must therefore be comfortable with driving for work purposes and able to travel freely within the hours of the role. Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required
Working for our organisation
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible
Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”
Our values are: “Caring, safe and excellent”
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
- Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- To prepare patients, check their identity and ensure consent is given to obtain blood samples for laboratory analysis
- Obtain blood sample from patients ensuring a high standard of the procedure is followed to reduce any risk of infection or contamination and strive to minimise pain, bruising, or discomfort to the patient.
- In cases of difficulty in obtaining blood specimens refer the patient back to line manager or deputy line manager
- Dispose of needles and all waste safely as per Sharps Policy
- Ensure sample is of sufficient quantity for the investigation
- Ensure all samples and requesting forms are accurately detailed and appropriately labelled for analysis.
- Ensure all samples are returned to appropriate collection areas for same day testing using specimen transportation container provided
- Ensure that patients are clearly informed where to access their blood results and how to arrange any follow up visits
Person specification
Knowledge & Qualification Requirements
Essential criteria
- Good standard or written and verbal English
- Willingness to undertake required training
Desirable criteria
- Educational qualification for maths & English
- Recognised phlebotomy training course in healthcare
IT skills & confidentiality
Essential criteria
- Basic level of IT skills
- Awareness to maintain patient confidentiality
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience of IT healthcare records
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience in dealing with the public
- Ability to communicate and make yourself understood with with older people
Desirable criteria
- Previous phlebotomy or community care experience
Contractual Requirments
Essential criteria
- car driver and access to car for work purposes
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Nicky Walker
- Job title
- DNLL
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07769243925
- Additional information
At Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust we want to employ people not just with experience, but with the aptitude and motivation to succeed and whose values resonate with our own.
Therefore, if you don’t meet all the requirements of the role and are unsure about applying but are excited about the opportunity, please do get in touch. We will be happy to discuss the requirements in more detail ahead of making a written application.
Julie [email protected] 07748 703892
[email protected],uk 07887 946428
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