Job Introduction
Community Phlebotomist - Grade 2
Swindon North Neighborhood Team
37.5 Hours Per Week – Permanent
Are you passionate about patient care and looking to make a meaningful impact in your local community? We're seeking a dedicated and compassionate Community Phlebotomist to join our friendly and supportive Swindon Community Team.
As a key member of our team, you'll provide a high-quality venepuncture service to adult patients across the community. You'll work independently, visiting patients in their homes or designated clinics, ensuring samples are collected safely, efficiently, and with a reassuring bedside manner.
Main Responsibilities
This post is responsible for
* Entering patients details accurately on the phlebotomy SystmOne
* Checking patient demographics as per HCRG Policy, prior to procedure, ensuring request forms are completed accurately.
* Explain procedure and put Patient at ease, thus gaining implied consent.
* Perform venepuncture using protocols as stated in the phlebotomy policy.
* Ensure blood samples are accurately labelled with patient identifiable demographics as per HCRG policy.
* Ensure laboratries are provided with timely, high quality blood specimens taken in tubes that are appropriate for the tests requested.
* Ensure patient has recovered sufficiently before leaving the patients home.
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have:
* Phlebotomy – achieved competency
* Understand the principles of patient confidentiality
* Knowledge of the importance and relevance of phlebotomy in the deliverance of patient care
* Good general education
* Good interpersonal skills and to be able to communicate with patients and healtcare professionals
* Competent, professional and polite manner
* Car driver essential with access to a vehicle to include Business insurance
About The Company
We change lives by transforming health and care.
Established in 2006 we are one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.
We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We're a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.
While it doesn't happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and we'll need to close it earlier than the date we've shown here. If you're keen to join our team, we'd love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.
As you'd expect, safeguarding and protecting the children, young people and vulnerable adults that we work with is of the utmost importance, so we have policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices and everyone who joins the team is subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks.
Finally, we need to let you know that the company you'll work for is part of HCRG Care Group Holdings Limited and by applying for this job we'll need to process and hold information about you. If you would like to know a little more about how we use your information, please see our website's privacy policy.
Package Description
At HCRG Care Group, we value you and your contributions, offering a range of benefits to support your professional growth and personal wellbeing:
* Salary range of £23,875 - £24,380 pro rata with group pension
* Professional Growth: Join our Strive for Better networks, connecting with professionals nationwide to develop and share best practices.
* Exclusive Rewards: Access discounts and offers at leading supermarkets, retailers, and experience providers through our Reward Gateway.
* Wellbeing Support: Benefit from our 24/7 free wellbeing service, including counselling, career coaching, and legal advice.
* Flexible Pay Options: Track earnings and access wages through Wagestream, providing financial flexibility.
* Learning & Development: Enhance your career with support from our Learning and Development team, access e-learning, career pathways, and funding opportunities.
* Recognition & Involvement: Celebrate achievements with local and national awards, contribute ideas for service improvements, and stay informed through regular leadership updates.