University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Community Healthcare Assistant

The closing date is 01 October 2025

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Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated Community phlebotomist to join our friendly team in the Community setting.

Your role will involve working independently and as part of a team. You will be part of a highly dedicated team with a focus to provide high, safe quality care for patients in their own homes obtaining blood samples and health monitoring as requested by health professionals.

This role requires excellent communication skills and it is essential that you have the ability to work on your own initiative and can work independently

The department is committed to support continuous education and professional development.

Anyone newly appointed to the trust will be subject to the completion of a satisfactory 6 month probationary period (this includes bank staff). This will give the new staff member an opportunity to become familiar with the role and working environment.

Main duties of the job

Taking bloods as requested by healthcare professionals for patients in their own homes-Driving will be necessary

Undertaking ECG's as requested

Health monitoring including undertaking NEWS2

Undertake accurate and comprehensive electronic patient records

About us

We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life-threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

Our community services for adults are provided in people's homes, community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals and our main hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent, improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care, advice and support

Details

Date posted

19 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

331-C18950925

Job locations

Queen Victoria Centre

Thornton Road

Morecambe

LA4 5NN


Job description

Job responsibilities

For more details on the advertised role and the primary job duties/responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification under the supporting documents section. Further information about the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay can be found by visiting our website.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more details on the advertised role and the primary job duties/responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification under the supporting documents section. Further information about the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay can be found by visiting our website.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

  • Good standard of general education (including GCSE English or equivalent)
  • NVQ3 or equivalent experience.
  • Be willing to undertake internal training and induction

Experience

Essential

  • Have previous experience working with the general public on a one to one basis.
  • Experience and evidence of working as a member of a team but also able to work autonomously

Skills, ability and Knowledge

Essential

  • Undertaken Phlebotomy Duties
  • Must have the ability to put patients at ease and remain calm in an emergency situation.
  • An ability to work accurately and maintain high standards of documentation.
  • Have good manual dexterity and coordination.
  • Have good oral and written communication skills
  • Able to follow and work to standard operating procedures and policies.
  • Able to work individually and as part of a team.
  • Must be IT literate, able to work with and embrace new Technology
Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

  • Good standard of general education (including GCSE English or equivalent)
  • NVQ3 or equivalent experience.
  • Be willing to undertake internal training and induction

Experience

Essential

  • Have previous experience working with the general public on a one to one basis.
  • Experience and evidence of working as a member of a team but also able to work autonomously

Skills, ability and Knowledge

Essential

  • Undertaken Phlebotomy Duties
  • Must have the ability to put patients at ease and remain calm in an emergency situation.
  • An ability to work accurately and maintain high standards of documentation.
  • Have good manual dexterity and coordination.
  • Have good oral and written communication skills
  • Able to follow and work to standard operating procedures and policies.
  • Able to work individually and as part of a team.
  • Must be IT literate, able to work with and embrace new Technology

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.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

Queen Victoria Centre

Thornton Road

Morecambe

LA4 5NN


Employer's website

https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

Queen Victoria Centre

Thornton Road

Morecambe

LA4 5NN


Employer's website

https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Team Leader

Robyn Jackson

Robyn.Jackson@mbht.nhs.uk

01524591482

Details

Date posted

19 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

331-C18950925

Job locations

Queen Victoria Centre

Thornton Road

Morecambe

LA4 5NN


Supporting documents

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