Community Phlebotomist
Posted 1 week ago by Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Sheffield, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Community Phlebotomist involves providing venepuncture services to patients in their homes as part of a community phlebotomy service for a nine-month fixed-term contract covering maternity leave. The position requires travel throughout Sheffield and entails collecting blood samples, maintaining patient privacy, and ensuring compliance with clinical practices. The successful candidate will work within a supportive organization that values professional development and employee well-being.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide venepuncture to patients in their own homes.
- Undertake domiciliary visits to collect venous and capillary blood samples.
- Prepare specimens for transport ensuring correct collection, labelling, and stability.
- Prioritise visits based on sample requirements and geographical location.
- Maintain patient consent and identification procedures.
- Deliver specimens timely to appropriate pick-up points.
- Report health concerns to the appropriate clinician.
Key Skills:
- Experience in phlebotomy and blood sample collection.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
- Strong understanding of patient consent and identification procedures.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Access to a suitable vehicle for travel.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Sheffield
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and committed Phlebotomist to join our community phlebotomy service for a nine month fixed term in order to cover maternity leave. The post holder will provide venepuncture to patients in their own home. This is a community based role which requires access to a suitable vehicle and a willingness to drive throughout Sheffield. Undertake domiciliary visits to housebound patients to collect venous blood samples using agreed equipment as requested by appropriate health care professionals. Undertake domiciliary visits to housebound patients to collect and test capillary blood samples using agreed equipment as part of the organisations anticoagulation monitoring service. Perform clinical practice to the agreed standards and consistent with safe practice. Prepare specimens for transport ensuring correct collection, labelling and stability. Effectively prioritise visits in accordance with sample requirements, geographical location and sample collection times. Understand the importance of patient consent to treatment issues and appropriate clinical practice. Understand the importance of patient identification procedures and apply to clinical practice. Maintain privacy and dignity of all patients at all times. Deliver specimens timely to the appropriate pick up points when required. Report to the appropriate clinician (GP, district nurse etc) when there is concern for the health or wellbeing of the patient. You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives. This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for a period of a maximum of 9 months (until 01/06/2025) due to maternity leave of the substantive post holder. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts and statutory maternity provisions. Please also note any secondment must first be agreed with your current line manager. For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Rebecca Gamban Job title: Service Co-ordinator Email address: r.gamban@nhs.net Telephone number: 0114 3078420