Job overview

Are you a dedicated and compassionate Health Care Assistant looking to enhance your skills in a dynamic and supportive environment?

We are excited to launch a new phlebotomy service and are seeking an enthusiastic HCA to join us for 22.5 hours per week. Please note candidates must be able to work Wednesdays 8am – 2pm. These positions include working on a rotational basis within our Community Nursing Team, providing the opportunity for a more varied and rewarding role.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a growing service that puts patient care at the heart of everything we do. You’ll play a vital role in delivering high-quality phlebotomy services while also supporting patients in their homes as part of our community nursing rotation.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform venepuncture and support the delivery of our new phlebotomy service for both Adults and Children.
• Carry out patient interventions within your scope of practice.
• Manage your own schedule to ensure timely visits are completed efficiently.

Requirements:

• Previous experience as a Health Care Assistant (community experience desirable)
• Phlebotomy training or willingness to undertake training
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Must be available to work every Wednesday, 8am – 2pm

 What We Offer:

• Full training and support in phlebotomy and community care
• Opportunities for career development and progression
• A friendly, inclusive, and forward-thinking team
• NHS pension and employee benefits

Join us in shaping a service that makes a real difference in people’s lives. If you’re ready to take the next step in your HCA career, we’d love to hear from you!

Please note, this vacancy does not meet the criteria for skilled worker sponsorship and therefore, we are unable to accept applications from candidates that cannot provide documentary evidence of right to work in the United Kingdom.  If you feel you qualify for sponsorship via a discounted salary threshold, please contact us via [email protected] quoting the vacancy reference number and how you feel you qualify for a discounted salary threshold.

Working for our organisation

Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’ve got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent

We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences

We ask for information about your protected characteristics on our application forms. This isn’t visible to anyone involved with shortlisting or interviewing you, except when you choose to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme due to disability. Short listers will see two ticks alongside your application to ensure they apply the principles of the scheme to your submission

The data we collect helps us to ensure we are attracting diversity in our applicants, that all our colleagues have equitable access to career opportunities and supports us on our journey to being a Great Place to Work

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won’t involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We’ll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both

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