Phlebotomist

A Phlebotomist is required to contribute to the delivery of high standards of health care to patients within a community integrated team as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The service provides 24/7 nursing and therapeutic input to patients within their own homes with the aim of returning them to maximum independence, by actively promoting self-management on all activities of daily living.

You will be responsible to carry out venepuncture and capillary blood sampling for house bound patients within the community setting.

• Collection of blood samples from patients in accordance with agreed procedures.
• To ensure samples taken from patients are correctly identified by using the labels provided on the ICE forms, or clearly writing on the label in line with requesting services guidelines as appropriate.
• Ensure that care is patient centred and confidentiality is maintained in line with Trust policy.
• To prioritise own workload and work autonomously when necessary.
• To liaise with the patients GP to provide sufficient information for ongoing primary care to be provided safely and efficiently.

One of the largest Trust’s in East Anglia, East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) provide hospital and community health services to people living across a wide geographical area. We deliver care from two main hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, six community hospitals and in patients’ own homes. You will be joining a team of over 11,000 amazing colleagues providing care to 800,000 residents.

Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health & Wellbeing programme offer a range of services including mental health support. We offer a range of flexible working opportunities.

Our philosophy is thatTime Mattersto everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which do not work or cause time delays for our staff and patients.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge then we are keen to hear from you.

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.