Community Phlebotomist - Camborne Redruth

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We currently have a vacancy for a Community Phlebotomist working within the Community Nursing Team and to work flexibly across the Camborne and Redruth locality when required.

Situated in the beautiful area of West 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.

Main duties of the job

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.

About us

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.

Approximately 568,000 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.

Date posted

18 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year Pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

201-23-963

Job locations

Camborne/Redruth DN

Camborne/Redruth

PL31 2QN


Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ 2 in Healthcare or equivalent relevant qualification / experience
  • GCSE English and maths or equivalent qualification
  • Trained in Venepuncture or willingness to undertake relevant training

Experience

Essential

  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to work without direct supervision and to time restraints
  • Excellent verbal and written skills
  • Ability to relate to people from different backgrounds
  • Experience of working in a hospital or community setting
  • Interest in primary health and community care.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ 2 in Healthcare or equivalent relevant qualification / experience
  • GCSE English and maths or equivalent qualification
  • Trained in Venepuncture or willingness to undertake relevant training

Experience

Essential

  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to work without direct supervision and to time restraints
  • Excellent verbal and written skills
  • Ability to relate to people from different backgrounds
  • Experience of working in a hospital or community setting
  • Interest in primary health and community care.

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

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Camborne/Redruth DN

Camborne/Redruth

PL31 2QN


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Camborne/Redruth DN

Camborne/Redruth

PL31 2QN


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Team Manager

Rachel Burden

01209318507

Date posted

18 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year Pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

201-23-963

Job locations

Camborne/Redruth DN

Camborne/Redruth

PL31 2QN


Supporting documents

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