Domiciliary Phlebotomist

The Domiciliary Phlebotomy Service in East Lancashire provides routine blood sampling for patients who cannot attend their GP Practice or Health Centre as they are housebound.

The Service has six phlebotomists in total who work independently, with the support of the District Nursing Service.

A rare opportunity has arisen in the Hyndburn locality for an individual who is skilled in taking blood samples to work across the area.

To work as a member of Community Services, collecting routine blood samples from housebound patients throughout the Burnley Locality

The post holder will be competent in taking blood samples and will adhere to local policies and protocols related to the role

The post holder will be able to work independently and organise their own workload to ensure that blood samples are taken at the correct time

It is essential to have a car available for work at all times with insurance for business use

Established in 2003, East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT) is a large integrated health care organisation providing high quality acute and community healthcare for the people of East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen.

The organisation puts safety and quality at the heart of everything we do, invests in and develops its workforce, works with key stakeholders to develop effective partnerships and encourages innovation and pathway reform to deliver best practice.

We employ over 8,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work and achievements.

The District Nursing Service provides a supportive environment and provides staff with many professional development opportunities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.