Community Phlebotomist
| Posting date: | 24 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £24,465.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £24465.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 December 2025 |
| Location: | Plymouth, PL4 7PY |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | B9832-2025-NM-10104 |
Summary
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.