Job summary
We are seeking compassionate and reliable Phlebotomists to join our community team supporting patients across Mid Essex. The role offers a rewarding opportunity to provide high-quality phlebotomy services to patients in their own homes, residential care settings and community clinics. You will play a vital role in supporting local GP practices and community healthcare teams by providing safe, efficient and patient focused blood collection services.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is responsible for delivering timely diagnostic venepuncture and INR testing, in line with established protocols, for housebound and community-based patients across a diverse caseload. The role requires the ability to work independently in community settings while remaining an integral part of a supportive and collaborative team.
Responsibilities include ensuring accurate specimen labelling, the safe and secure transportation of samples to designated collection points and consistently maintaining patient comfort and dignity throughout each interaction.
About us
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
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details see Job Description and Person Specification in attached documents.
Please contact Sarah Williamson if you require any further information on 07773480641.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details see Job Description and Person Specification in attached documents.
Please contact Sarah Williamson if you require any further information on 07773480641.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Certificate in Phlebotomy
Driving
Essential
- Full UK driving license with access to a car
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in Phlebotomy
Desirable
- Community related experience
Experience
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of dealing with the public, face-to-face
Skills
Essential
- Competent computer skills and experience using Microsoft packages
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Certificate in Phlebotomy
Driving
Essential
- Full UK driving license with access to a car
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in Phlebotomy
Desirable
- Community related experience
Experience
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of dealing with the public, face-to-face
Skills
Essential
- Competent computer skills and experience using Microsoft packages
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
