Job Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated Community phlebotomist to join our friendly team in the Community setting.



Your role will involve working independently and as part of a team. You will be part of a highly dedicated team with a focus to provide high, safe quality care for patients in their own homes obtaining blood samples and health monitoring as requested by health professionals.



This role requires excellent communication skills and it is essential that you have the ability to work on your own initiative and can work independently



The department is committed to support continuous education and professional development.



Anyone newly appointed to the trust will be subject to the completion of a satisfactory 6 month probationary period (this includes bank staff). This will give the new staff member an opportunity to become familiar with the role and working environment.



Taking bloods as requested by healthcare professionals for patients in their own homes-Driving will be necessary



Undertaking ECG's as requested



Health monitoring including undertaking NEWS2



Undertake accurate and comprehensive electronic patient records



We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.



FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.



WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life-threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.



All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.



Our community services for adults are provided in people's homes, community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals and our main hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent, improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care, advice and support



For more details on the advertised role and the primary job duties/responsibilities, please refer to the and Person Specification under the supporting documents section. Further information about the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay can be found by visiting our website.