Community Healthcare Assistant/Phlebotomist
Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust
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Job summary
We have a new and exciting opportunity for a motivated and flexible individual to join our diverse team. With the opportunity to work as a Health Care Assistant / Community phlebotomist in an integrated role, primarily working as HCA from the Luton Treatment Centre.
You will be based at the Luton Treatment Centre providing basic Nursing care support to the Nursing team and also working in the community visiting patients to provide blood testing in their own homes and also in other clinical bases as part of the community phlebotomy service. At times where other services are facing staffing issues you may be required to assist within your skill set.
The successful candidate must have experience of working as a health care assistant or equivalent. Competence in venepuncture is desirable although full training and support for the right candidate will be given. Time spent between the health care assistant and the community phlebotomy roles will vary depending on the needs of the services.
Before applying for this vacancy please be aware of the salary threshold required for a certificate of sponsorship to be granted, and that unfortunately overseas applicants who are new to care may not reach the minimum salary threshold to obtain a certificate of sponsorship.
(Please note that should we receive a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close the advert earlier than advertised.)
Main duties of the job
To provide basic nursing care support to the Nursing team at the Luton Treatment Centre. This role will predominantly be clinic based but will require home visits as and when necessary dependant on staffing levels. Provide phlebotomy clinics at the Luton Treatment Centre as required and assisting the Community Phlebotomists with domiciliary visits where necessary.At times where other services are facing staffing issues you may be required to assist within your skill set.
About us
Rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission, we are proud to provide high quality innovative services across most of the east of England that enable people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives.
There's one reason why our services are outstanding - and that's our amazing staff who, for the seventh year running, rated us incredibly highly in the national staff survey.
If you share our passion for innovative and high-quality care delivery, then please submit your application and join us on our exciting journey as a leading-edge specialist community provider. All are welcome to apply and our promise to you is a culture which prioritises staff engagement and development.
Date posted
22 July 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
Depending on experience per annum, pro-rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
448-LCA-6496028
Job locations
Luton Treatment Centre
Vestry Close
Luton
LU1 1AR
Employer details
Employer name
Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust
Address
Luton Treatment Centre
Vestry Close
Luton
LU1 1AR
Employer's website
https://www.cambscommunityservices.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)
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