Community Phlebotomist | Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
There is an expectation to work alone whilst undertaking home visits and you may be required to cover clinics.
The individual will be responsible for ensuring that blood specimens are taken in a manner that does not cause undue anxiety to the patient and of good quality for the laboratory. It will also involve using the Coaguchek machine to monitor patients INR levels for the anti-coagulation clinic.
The individual will also be expected to cover in community dermatology clinics.
To fulfil the needs of service delivery to patients/service users and in line with our current team of clinicians, the post holder will work as part of a flexible team over 5 days per week. Various hours and working patterns available.
A clean driving license and access to a vehicle is essential for this role.
Whilst we would prefer someone who already is competent in venepuncture and the use of an Coagucheck machine, we will be able to offer full training if needs be.
You will need to be IT literate as there is an expectation to be competent in the use of an electronic patient record system following full training to maintain and ensure accurate record keeping.
You will require excellent communication skills, have a kind and caring nature and be able to show empathy to the patient and their family in times when they may be feeling anxious or distressed.
There is also a requirement to identify those patients who whilst you are visiting, maybe feeling unwell or whose health could be deteriorating and escalate these concerns appropriately.
“Our STAR values – Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect – are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community.Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.”
- Enter patients details accurately on the phlebotomy system
- Phlebotomists will be expected to provide a helpful and professional service to patients and healthcare staff within the Trust and Primary care professionals, presenting a positive image of themselves.
- Check patient demographics as per Trust Policy, prior to procedure, ensuring request
- Explain procedure and put patient at easy, thus gaining implied consent.
- Perform venepuncture using protocols as stated in the phlebotomy manual
- Ensure blood samples are accurately labelled with patient identifiable demographics as per Trust Policy.
- Ensure laboratories are provided with timely, high quality blood specimens taken in tubes that are appropriate for the tests requested.
- Ensure patient had recovered sufficiently before leaving clinic or phlebotomist leaving the patients home.
- General housekeeping duties within the department and notify any damage to equipment.
- Ensure phlebotomy manager is aware of equipment needs
- To liaise with line manager of any training needs.
- Cover community dermatology clinics
- support in other teams where needed
This advert closes on Sunday 14 Dec 2025