Job Description

Band 2 Community Phlebotomist - 1x WTE 37.5 hours a week.



An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Community Phlebotomist to join our Community Stafford North District Nursing Team based at Greyfriars Therapy Centre, Stafford.



You will be a well motivated team player who is passionate about providing high quality care to patients. You should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to organise and prioritise your workload without direct supervision.



Experience of phlebotomy or community working is desirable, but not essential. There will be opportunities for training and personal development available for the appointed person.



Our Community Phlebotomist will work throughout the Stafford North area providing home visits to patients who are housebound. The teams cover a large geographical area so ability to travel independently between patients' homes and the surrounding area is essential.



The post holder will be visiting patients within the community area of Stafford North area to obtain blood samples. This post will also involve visiting patient in care homes to which are attached to the team.



You will be expected to work alongside all the DN team and manage your own diary and workload to meet the needs of the service



Full support and training will be given.

You will:

Demonstrate accurate, competent technique when taking blood samples from the patients, completing laboratory forms clearly and accurately with patient details, and specifying test requested



Deliver a high quality venepuncture service in the community, taking into consideration the patient's physical, social and emotional care needs.



Monitor programmes of care ensuring that routine blood tests are carried out on a regular basis and in a timely manner.



Take appropriate action relating to any changes in a patient's condition or circumstances, reporting to the appropriate person without delay.



Undertake venepuncture for patients as requested by the ILCT, GP's and secondary care.



Work without direct supervision organising own workload



Maintain accurate records as required by the Trust policy, providing evidence of high quality record keeping skills.



By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by;



Supporting your career development and progression



Excellent NHS Pension scheme



Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave



Options for flexible working



Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leave



If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients



Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate



Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates



And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.



Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.



Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications



Demonstrates accurate, competent technique when taking blood samples from the patients, completing laboratory forms clearly and accurately with patient details, and specifying test requested.



Delivers a high quality venepuncture service in the community, taking into consideration the patient's physical, social and emotional care needs.



Monitors programmes of care ensuring that routine blood tests are carried out on a regular basis and in a timely manner.



Takes appropriate action relating to any changes in a patient's condition or circumstances, reporting to the appropriate person without delay.



Undertakes venepuncture for patients as requested by the GP's and secondary care and other professionals.



Works without direct supervision organising own workload, frequently working under pressure to accommodate appointment times.



Maintains accurate records as required by the Trust policy, providing evidence of high quality record keeping skills.



Within own scope of practice offers advice and information to patients and relatives when required, documenting accordingly in the patient's record.



Takes responsibility for maintaining own skills, competencies and knowledge in order to deliver a high quality phlebotomy service.



Participates in further training when required, demonstrating a commitment to continuing professional development.