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Job summary

Main area
Nursing
Grade
Band 2 (Subject to Banding)
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 22.5 hours per week (22.5)
Job ref
828-PROVIDE3523
Employer
Provide CIC
Employer type
NHS
Site
Halstead Rehab unit
Town
Halstead
Salary
£24,169 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
21/05/2025 08:00

Employer heading

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Community Phlebotomist

Band 2 (Subject to Banding)

Job overview

Community Phlebotomist

Phlebotomy Department

Working across Mid Essex

Based at Kestrel House Chelmsford

Band 2 (AFC) (Subject to banding)

22.5 hrs Hours per week

Permanent position

Main duties of the job

  • To take blood specimens from patients according to the protocols, practices and standards required by Provide operating protocols, at the request of a qualified medical practitioner or other health professional.
  • To undertake INR monitoring using PoCT method.
  • To ensure that specimens are delivered to the correct pick-up location at the correct time.
  • To maintain stocks of containers, needles etc. to enable the work to proceed efficiently.
  • To keep the workplace clean and tidy.
  • To know and observe procedures for high-risk patients and specimens.
  • To maintain accurate records of blood tests taken within the relevant patient records if required, using a computerized record system.
  • To maintain confidentiality in all matters concerning patients in accordance with the Caldicott regulations.
  • To inform the Line Manager of any identified training needs.
  • To participate in annual appraisal and review.
  • To be fully aware of Provides Health and Safety Policies and your responsibilities within these.

Working for our organisation

Provide is a Community Interest Company (social enterprise).

We deliver a broad range of health and social care services in the community and are committed to making sure that they are safe, responsive and of high quality. We work from a variety of community settings, such as three community hospitals, community clinics, schools, nursing homes and primary care settings, as well as within people’s homes to provide more than 40 services to children, families and adults.

We have an income of approximately 67 million, and serve communities with a total population of more than 4.5 million people.

The Phlebotomy Service is a relatively small team but we cover a large part of MidEssex for Domiciliary Blood tests and Anticoagulation monitoring(INR) We now have a position available for health care professionals who would like to become part of this very busy and productive team to enable us to push forward and deliver a first class service.

This post is eligible to join the NHS Pension Scheme

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Community Phlebotomist working across MidEssex taking required blood tests from patients within their own homes.

Job description and Spec attached in documents

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • certificate in phlebotomy

Driving

Essential criteria
  • Full UK driving license with access to a car

Experience

Essential criteria
  • pervious experience in Phlebotomy
Desirable criteria
  • Community related experience

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Computer literate
Desirable criteria
  • knowledge of basic computer skills i.e emails, windows

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Positive about disabled peopleAge positiveMINTDisability confident employerEssex Family Friendly EmployersArmed Forces CovenantQNI

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Ann Farmer
Job title
Phlebotomy Supervisor
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07580911896
Additional information

Ann Farmer, telephone 07580911896, email [email protected]

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