Community Phlebotomist

6 months ago


Abingdon, United Kingdom Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust Full time

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.

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.

A car driver is essential. This is a lone worker post.

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

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


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