Community Phlebotomist

Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Brighton & Hove Community Phlebotomy Service providing community based care across the City. The new post holder will join our established group of phlebotomists within our team base at Hove Polyclinic where they will work across both our domiciliary caseload and may also provide phlebotomy services as an out‑patients function. Please note: Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules, this role is unlikely to be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered. Candidates requiring sponsorship should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role. Skilled Worker visa: going rates for eligible occupation codes - GOV.UK Health and Care Worker visa: If you'll need to meet different salary requirements - GOV.UK Main duties of the job The Brighton and Hove Community Phlebotomy Service are looking for an experienced phlebotomist to provide our service to our communities within patients' own homes, with our dynamic team working alongside our Community Nursing colleagues. Suitable candidates will ideally be competent in phlebotomy, although training and development can be supported to individuals looking to enhance their clinical skills. About us We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to adults and children, helping them manage their health, avoid hospital admissions and reduce hospital stays. Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community. We offer opportunities across medical, clinical, support and corporate services. Why work for us? Positive 2024 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeing. Varied environments: community hospitals, patients' homes, and bases across Sussex. Flexible working options: part‑time, flexi‑time, annualised hours and flexi‑retirement. Excellent training, development and research opportunities. Cost‑effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove and Brighton. Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+ and Religion & Belief networks. Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trust. Beautiful Sussex location near the South Downs and coast. Our values Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence guide everything we do. Person Specification Experience – Essential Relevant significant experience of working in a caring environment, either in health, social or voluntary services. Basic numeracy and ability to write simple reports. Experience – Desirable Experience of working with adults and/or experience of working in community or home care services. Basic understanding of statutory health and social services. Skills – Essential Ability to work as an effective member of a team. Ability to visit patients in the community unsupervised. Ability to deal with a wide range of people at all levels, including clients, carers, health and social care colleagues and other professionals. Competent ability to assist in the treatments of a wide range of conditions. Ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative. Able to prioritise and plan own workload. Ability to understand work‑related boundaries and refer matters of importance to a senior colleague. Basic computer skills. Ability to prioritise routine work from a variety of sources, meet deadlines and perform effectively under pressure. Qualifications – Essential Good standard of education. NVQ level III in Health Care or equivalent experience. Other – Essential Have a driving licence and access to a car for work purposes, unless under the Equality Act. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Details – Date posted 05 December 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum / pro‑rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full‑time Reference number 150‑MT2240‑CC Job locations Hove Polyclinic, Nevill Avenue, Hove, BN3 7HY Employer details Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust Hove Polyclinic, Nevill Avenue, Hove, BN3 7HY Employer's website https://www.sussexcommunity.nhs.uk/work-with-us/ (Opens in a new tab) #J-18808-Ljbffr