Job overview
The NHS is changing. More emphasis on community-based care means theres never been a better time to join us.
We believe in treating the whole person, not just the condition.
Our services work closely with GP practices to support frail and elderly patients, people with long term conditions, as well as managing demand for same day access to primary care.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible to providing phlebotomy to patients in their own homes/clinics under the guidance of the Community nursing/Community Hospital team but without direct supervision.
As a phlebotomist, you will take blood samples from patients which are examined in a laboratory and the results can be used to quickly diagnose diseases and conditions. When taking blood, you have to be careful that you. don’t harm the patient. don’t disturb any nursing care that the patient is receiving.
Additional Working Pattern: 15 hours. Flexible hours over 5 days Monday-Friday
Working for our organisation
One of the largest community NHS trusts in the UK, KCHFT are rated outstanding by the CQC. Weve got a passion for delivering high standards of care to patients and deliver excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values C ompassionate A spirational R esponsive E xcellent
Were committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, which leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. So, all our colleagues have equal access to career opportunities.
Weve signed up to be a real UK living wage employer. From 1 April 2021, the minimum salary well pay is £9.90 per hour (excluding apprentices). The real Living Wage is the only UK wage rate voluntarily paid by 7,000+ UK businesses who believe their staff deserve a fair wage. Committing to the real UK Living Wage is one way were delivering our pledge to be the best employer
Flexibility is another way we do this. In the NHS, were reminded every day how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement without having to sacrifice time for personal interests or family commitments. Well support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both
Looking for professional development? We can support that too! Our career pathways will help you achieve your aspirations
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know so they can help you with this.
All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. Interviews are due to take place virtually on the 26th or 29th September 2022.
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