Community Phlebotomist Oxford City

Oxford Health NHS Trust

The closing date is 18 March 2025

Job summary

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 have 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 up to 37.5 hours per week. Core hours are Monday- 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' visit when required.
To prepare patients, check their identity and ensure consent is given to obtain blood samples for laboratory analysis.
Obtain blood sample 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 sample is 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 container 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
Competitive pension scheme
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

Date posted

06 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum | pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

267-CH6985917

Job locations

Cornwallis House

Cornwallis Road

Oxford

OX4 3NH

Job description

Job responsibilities

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application. The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Essentials met

Essential

Previous phlebotomy experience
Excellent Communication skills
Evidence of excellent team working
Able to drive to visit and access to a vehicle to do this

Desirable

Evidence of managing own workload
Evidence of working alongside health and social care services

Communication

Essential

Good communication skills

Desirable

evidence of advanced communication skills training

Team Working

Essential

Evidence of working in a community team

Desirable

Excellent team working skills evidenced and courses related

Person Specification

Essentials met

Essential

Previous phlebotomy experience
Excellent Communication skills
Evidence of excellent team working
Able to drive to visit and access to a vehicle to do this

Desirable

Evidence of managing own workload
Evidence of working alongside health and social care services

Communication

Essential

Good communication skills

Desirable

evidence of advanced communication skills training

Team Working

Essential

Evidence of working in a community team

Desirable

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.