Community Phlebotomist Oxford City

We are currently looking for a Community Phlebotomist to join our friendly and supportive team.

The role will be in the City Phlebotomy team providing phlebotomy services to housebound patients in their own homes, working closely with the District Nursing Team.

You will need excellent communication skills both written and verbal, as well as the ability to manage your own workload in a fast-paced environment.

Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and access to a vehicle for work (adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required) because the role requires you to work in all areas of Oxford City as well as supporting other teams.

You will ideally have previous phlebotomy experience. Training will be provided.

Various hours available up to 37.5 hours per week. Core hours are Monday to Friday 8:00-16:00.

We are re-advertising this position; candidates that have applied previously need not apply.

Main duties of the job

• To contribute to an efficient and effective phlebotomy service delivered to housebound patients registered with a GP in Oxford.
• To liaise and work collaboratively with multi-professionals in order to access appropriate referrals within the requested time frames.
• Able to respond and adapt to the practicalities and realities of unpredictable patients' visits when required.
• To prepare patients, check their identity, and ensure consent is given to obtain blood samples for laboratory analysis.
• Obtain blood samples from patients ensuring a high standard of the procedure is followed to reduce any risk of infection or contamination and strive to minimise pain, bruising, or discomfort to the patient.
• Ensure samples are of sufficient quantity for the investigation.
• Ensure all samples and requesting forms are accurately detailed and appropriately labelled for analysis.
• Ensure all samples are returned to appropriate collection areas for same-day testing using specimen transportation containers provided.
• Ensure that patients are clearly informed where to access their blood results and how to arrange any follow-up visits.

About us

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health, and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath, and North East Somerset.

Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics, and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible.

Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"

At Oxford Health, we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

• Excellent opportunities for career progression.
• Access to tailored individual and Trust-wide learning and development.
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service.
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants, and retailers.
• Lease car scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Mental Health First Aiders.
• Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply).
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team.

Job responsibilities

For further information or a wider overview of the role and responsibilities, please see the job description attached.

Person Specification

• Previous phlebotomy experience.
• Evidence of excellent team working.
• Able to drive to visit and access to a vehicle to do this.
• Evidence of managing own workload.
• Evidence of working alongside health and social care services.

Communication

• Evidence of advanced communication skills training.

Team Working

• Evidence of working in a community team.
• Excellent team working skills evidenced and courses related.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such, 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.