Overview
Are you passionate about patient care and looking to make a meaningful impact in your local community? We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Community Phlebotomist to join our 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.
Responsibilities
* Enter patients\' details accurately on the phlebotomy SystmOne
* Check patient demographics as per policy prior to procedure, ensuring request forms are completed accurately
* Explain the procedure and put the patient at ease, gaining implied consent
* Perform venepuncture using protocols stated in the phlebotomy policy
* Ensure blood samples are accurately labelled with patient demographics as per policy
* Ensure laboratories receive timely, high-quality blood specimens taken in tubes appropriate for the tests requested
* Ensure the patient has recovered sufficiently before leaving the patient\'s home
Recognition & involvement: Celebrate achievements with local and national awards, contribute ideas for service improvements, and stay informed through regular leadership updates.
Qualifications
* 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 ability to communicate with patients and healthcare professionals
* Competent, professional and polite manner
* Car driver essential with access to a vehicle to include business insurance
We change lives by transforming health and care.
About us: 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\'s 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.
Safeguarding: Safeguarding and protecting the children, young people and vulnerable adults we work with is of utmost importance, so we have policies and procedures to promote safeguarding and safer working practices. Everyone who joins the team is subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks.
Benefits
* 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: 24/7 free wellbeing service, including counselling, career coaching, and legal advice
* Flexible Pay Options: Track earnings and access wages through Wagestream
* Learning & Development: Support from our Learning and Development team with e-learning, career pathways, and funding opportunities
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