Job summary
19.5 hours per week. Are
you passionate about providing high quality, competent care to people in their
own home? In this role you are an integral part of the team, supporting the wider
community services.
The role requires
positivity and excellent communication, good organisational skills.
You will need to
demonstrate integrity, initiative, flexibility and the skill to support the
team, approaching your work in a coordinated way.
We work integrated with primary
care, adult social care, therapists, urgent & intermediate care services alongside
our specialist services informing our ageing well MDTs which facilitates shaping
our future to deliver great quality care for housebound individuals.
We strive to maximise
wellbeing, improve health outcomes and patient experience, and support people
to remain at home.
If you have
an interest in community phlebotomy, preventing hospital admissions, and caring
for people with complex long-term disease, through to the last stages of their
life, this role is for you.
We provide
opportunity for continued learning and career progression, if this ignited your
interest we would like to hear from you.
please note that this role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, please refer to the Direct Gov website for more information with regards to eligibility
Main duties of the job
To be a Community Phlebotomy your role is vital in terms of
supporting peoples care through by undertaking venepuncture, blood pressure and
collecting samples from patients in the community
ensuring patients safety and personal safety through adhering to Livewell
protocols, policies, procedures and relevant Health and Safety legislation at
all times.
You will be required to be an autonomous practitioner and a
team player. Be responsible for developing your competencies in venepuncture
and clinical observations.
You be required to undertake a robust induction, allocated
a mentor to support your learning to develop in your role.
We offer training in line with the required competencies
for you to build on your knowledge, experience, and skills. You will be
expected to undertake continued learning with accessibility to accredited
courses.
Have the ability to travel
across Plymouth. Reasonable adjustments will be considered as per the Equality Act.
All Livewell Southwest
staff are expected to able and willing to work across a 7-day service
Please note that Livewell may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline if a high number of applications are submitted. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application at the earliest opportunity
About us
Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, and health hubs.
As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values, kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and collaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, while empowering staff and those we serve.
We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, in shaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the right time and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people lead healthy, independent lives.
We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, training pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorship programs ensure a smooth transition into our organisation.
Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental health, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
7.1. The post holder is a member of the
Community Nursing Team who generally works independently and participates in
the assessment of care needs which includes observation of any changes in the
patient’s condition and reports findings to the most appropriate Clinician.
7.2. Following a Registered Nurse or
Assistant Practitioners assessment of need the post holder will then follow and
implement a planned programme of care, with the support of a Registered Nurse
from within the team.
7.3. Unplanned care may be included on
advice of Registered Nurse or Assistant Practitioner. If circumstances change
specific clinician duties may be undertaken in the patients own homes, Care
Home settings or other community locations.
7.4. To adhere to the Healthcare Support
Worker (HCSW) Code of Conduct, Standards and Competencies
8. Dimensions
and context of role:
8.1. The Post holder is a member of the Community Nursing Service,
working under the direction of the District Nursing Team.
8.2. The core role is to collect blood samples by Venepuncture from patients
in the community ensuring patients safety and personal safety through adhering
to LiveWell SouthWest protocols, policies, procedures and relevant Health and
Safety legislation at all times.
8.3. They will undertake a
patient’s blood pressure and report back to the designated District Nurse or
GP.
Job description
Job responsibilities
7.1. The post holder is a member of the
Community Nursing Team who generally works independently and participates in
the assessment of care needs which includes observation of any changes in the
patient’s condition and reports findings to the most appropriate Clinician.
7.2. Following a Registered Nurse or
Assistant Practitioners assessment of need the post holder will then follow and
implement a planned programme of care, with the support of a Registered Nurse
from within the team.
7.3. Unplanned care may be included on
advice of Registered Nurse or Assistant Practitioner. If circumstances change
specific clinician duties may be undertaken in the patients own homes, Care
Home settings or other community locations.
7.4. To adhere to the Healthcare Support
Worker (HCSW) Code of Conduct, Standards and Competencies
8. Dimensions
and context of role:
8.1. The Post holder is a member of the Community Nursing Service,
working under the direction of the District Nursing Team.
8.2. The core role is to collect blood samples by Venepuncture from patients
in the community ensuring patients safety and personal safety through adhering
to LiveWell SouthWest protocols, policies, procedures and relevant Health and
Safety legislation at all times.
8.3. They will undertake a
patient’s blood pressure and report back to the designated District Nurse or
GP.
Person Specification
Behaviours, values and attitudes
Essential
- Familiar with and committed to the principles and values of the NHS.
- Demonstrate commitment to and focus on quality, promotes high standards to consistently improve patient outcomes.
- Consistently puts patients at the heart of decision making.
- Creates and fosters a culture of openness, honesty, integrity and inclusiveness.
- Values diversity and difference.
- Uses evidence to make improvements and seeks out innovation.
- Demonstrates commitment to partnership working.
- Flexible approach to working.
- Attention to detail.
- Highly motivated with ability to influence and inspire others.
- Outcomes focused.
- Ability to act as a champion for patients/carers and their interests, ensuring the patients voice has an impact on service developments.
Experience
Essential
- Ability to carry out Venepuncture
- Ability to identify when to refer to GP or District Nurse.
- Ability to respond to urgent calls in different parts of the city.
- Ability to use initiative and work autonomous
Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal/ Organisational skills
- Good time management
- Liaison skills
- IT skills
- Tactful and sensitive to patients needs
- Self motivated/Self Awareness
- Flexibility
- Team worker
- Ability to travel across the city in a timely manner to meet the needs of the service. Reasonable adjustments will be considered as per the Equality Act.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Willingness to further development, knowledge & skills.
Qualifications
Essential
- Vocational Qualification Level II or able to demonstrate the skills; knowledge and ability to work to the level required
- Ability to prioritise
- Willingness to learn
- Up to date Knowledge of Infection Control, Policies and Standards.
- Good time management skills
- Evidence of communication skills with patients, carers and professionals.
- Experience in a care setting, e.g. primary, secondary or Care Homes.
- Maintain professional development.
- Evidence of recent study
- Knowledge of HCSW Code of Conduct, Standards & Competencies.
Person Specification
Behaviours, values and attitudes
Essential
- Familiar with and committed to the principles and values of the NHS.
- Demonstrate commitment to and focus on quality, promotes high standards to consistently improve patient outcomes.
- Consistently puts patients at the heart of decision making.
- Creates and fosters a culture of openness, honesty, integrity and inclusiveness.
- Values diversity and difference.
- Uses evidence to make improvements and seeks out innovation.
- Demonstrates commitment to partnership working.
- Flexible approach to working.
- Attention to detail.
- Highly motivated with ability to influence and inspire others.
- Outcomes focused.
- Ability to act as a champion for patients/carers and their interests, ensuring the patients voice has an impact on service developments.
Experience
Essential
- Ability to carry out Venepuncture
- Ability to identify when to refer to GP or District Nurse.
- Ability to respond to urgent calls in different parts of the city.
- Ability to use initiative and work autonomous
Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal/ Organisational skills
- Good time management
- Liaison skills
- IT skills
- Tactful and sensitive to patients needs
- Self motivated/Self Awareness
- Flexibility
- Team worker
- Ability to travel across the city in a timely manner to meet the needs of the service. Reasonable adjustments will be considered as per the Equality Act.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Willingness to further development, knowledge & skills.
Qualifications
Essential
- Vocational Qualification Level II or able to demonstrate the skills; knowledge and ability to work to the level required
- Ability to prioritise
- Willingness to learn
- Up to date Knowledge of Infection Control, Policies and Standards.
- Good time management skills
- Evidence of communication skills with patients, carers and professionals.
- Experience in a care setting, e.g. primary, secondary or Care Homes.
- Maintain professional development.
- Evidence of recent study
- Knowledge of HCSW Code of Conduct, Standards & Competencies.
Additional information
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).
