Community Phlebotomist

Community Phlebotomist Bodmin, England

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Full Time Bodmin, England 20699 - 21318 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

We currently have a vacancy for a Community Phlebotomist working within the Bodmin & 3 Harbours Community Nursing Team and to work flexibly across the North locality when required.

Situated in the beautiful area of North East Cornwall we are busy, dynamic and forward thinking Community Nursing Team covering several General Practitioner surgeries. We are currently seeking to recruit a Community Phlebotomist, with a commitment to provide compassionate, holistic patient care, working flexibly across the area.

You must possess excellent communication and people skills; have the ability to work autonomously with little direct supervision, whilst being a committed member our supportive team. Ability to travel independently across the County to fulfil the requirements of the post is essential as this position will be visiting our housebound patients to take blood samples and incorporate urine testing and blood pressure checks as necessary. Experience would be desirable although not essential as full training can be given.

Regular training updates will be given to ensure high standards of care are maintained.

This is a lone worker post.

  • To assist in the delivery of clinical duties in patient’s own home under indirect supervision by a registered nurse or a senior health care Assistant.
  • To assist in the delivery of clinical care, planned and assessed by the registered nurses.• Regularly working without direct supervision, but as a member of the proactive nursing team.
  • To obtain blood and other relevant samples from housebound patients through either venous or capillary as requested for testing in the community.
  • To carry out clinical observations on patients recognising, recording and reporting all changes in patients condition to nursing staff.

  • To under take simple dressings as per the patients care plan whilst ensuring ANTT is followed. • To share responsibility of the cleanliness, care and maintenance of all the equipment in use by self and community nursing team.
  • To recognise the importance of health education and teaching patients and carers and inform nursing staff where this might be required.
We’re an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people’s physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Just over 532,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see ‘supporting documents.

Community Phlebotomist
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

www.nhs.uk
London, United Kingdom
Amanda Pritchard
$5 to $25 million (USD)
10000+ Employees
Government
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1946
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