We’re looking for a dedicated Phlebotomist to join our Community Nursing Team in Bath & North East Somerset!
In this rewarding role, you’ll provide essential phlebotomy care, advice, and support to housebound patients in their own homes. Working closely with the District Nursing Team, you’ll help deliver high-quality care while following established policies and procedures across patients’ homes and care homes.
This is a part-time role (15 hours per week) with flexible working options between Monday and Friday. Choose from:
Two full days (9:00 AM – 4:00 PM or 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM)
Shorter shifts over three days
Your base will be St Martin’s Hospital, Bath, but as this is a community-based role, travel within Bath & North East Somerset will be required.
If you’re passionate about patient care and enjoy working within a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you!
Package DescriptionAs a Phlebotomist, you’ll be part of our valued team at St Martin's Hospital.
You will feel valued as a Phlebotomist within HCRG Care Group, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including:
Salary of £22,369.35 with group pension
Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on every day purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you
Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover life’s emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates
Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing – from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling
Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our ‘Outstanding’ learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise
An open, just culture where you’re encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care – backed up by at least £100,000 of ringfenced innovation funding each year
The pride of working for an organisation committed to the highest clinical and quality standards: with a majority of our rated services holding “good” or “outstanding” ratings from the Care Quality Commission
Main Responsibilities
Provide phlebotomy care to patients in the community as part of the dedicated phlebotomy service.
Perform routine daily tasks, ensuring a high standard of care and efficiency.
Carry out phlebotomy and blood pressure monitoring in line with agreed care plans, work plans, or guidance from registered colleagues.
With training and support, develop skills to perform additional procedures, such as ECGs and patient weight recording, ensuring competency in these extended duties.
Receive ongoing training and development to enhance your skills and confidently carry out your role.
The Ideal CandidateThe ideal candidate will:
Have the ability to accurately record patient information in medical records.
Work within the boundaries of legislation, policies, procedures, and professional standards.
Hold a valid UK driving license and have access to a vehicle for travel within the community.
Be a team player, while also feeling confident following instructions from colleagues.
Demonstrate a naturally empathetic and caring approach when communicating with patients and their families.
While not essential, previous phlebotomy experience would be an advantage.
