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Community Phlebotomist
| Posting date: | 15 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £30,074.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £30074.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 August 2025 |
| Location: | London, EC1R 0LP |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9220-25-0564 |
Summary
To take blood from patients in their homes whilst following local venepuncture guidelines.To perform other, very simple tasks for the patient if and when necessary, such as blood pressure monitoring, depending on the need of the service.To liaise and communicate effectively with other team members across Whittington Health and clients from different backgrounds and levels of understanding.To demonstrate a high standard of service within a clinical governance framework.Report concerns and safety issues within the working environment to the line manager.To deal with exposure to hazards in a safe and effective way in accordance with local Policy and to report any such occurrences in accordance with Whittington Health guidance and procedures.To follow Whittington Healths infection control procedures at all times.To provide practical training for venepuncture to members of the Adult Community Nursing team under the guidance of the Professional Development Team.To ensure that the service does not run out of essential stock and equipment and to liaise with the necessary staff when necessary.To follow local procedures and protocols in the management of vulnerable adults.Administrative/ManagementTo update and keep accurate records (electronic and written).To submit statistical information as required.To organise own workload and to establish priorities in discussion with the line manager.To participate in the orientation of new staff in advising on the role of the service with the Community nursing service.To liaise effectively with members of the wider multidisciplinary team and patients and their carers.To participate in the yearly appraisal scheme including regular 1:1s and one appraisal per year, to maintain an up-to-date portfolio and to work to a personal development plan.To regularly participate in Clinical Supervision.To participate in clinical audits and evaluation in order to promote and maintain patient-centred care.To ensure that care and office environments are kept tidy and safe at all times.Whittington Health is an integrated care organisation and there may be occasions where staffs are required to rotate between clinical environments to meet service need. This could be on a long or short term basis.Personal DevelopmentTo complete the Whittington health orientation programme.To undertake ongoing training and professional development as required for the role. Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for further details.