Job overview

We have a fabulous opportunity for a highly motivated, enthusiastic  Phlebotomist, to work with the Integrated Community Teams across Derby City. 

Hours of working would be between 8.30am and 4.30pm; over 5 days; Monday-Friday. 

Part time and full time hours will be considered.

Our team focusses on providing excellent patient-centred care to people.  Therefore, it is essential that you have a keen interest and experience in this field.

The successful candidates will also have the ability to work as part of a team as well as on their own and be flexible.  Care is delivered within patients own homes and clinic settings.

If you can demonstrate good communication skills, have the ability to plan and organise competent, evidence-based, clinical care delivery - we want to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

Carry out venepuncture and other appropriate healthcare procedures in patients’ own home or in community health care settings, acting within the procedures outlined in the Phlebotomy competency framework.

Undertake appropriate patient care assessments as required, such as baseline observations.

Escalate any concerns regarding patients’ welfare to the registered members of the Integrated Community Team in a timely manner.

Once a visit is complete, enter contemporaneous notes in the relevant patient information system.

Use DCHS patient information systems as needed, including accepting e-referrals.

Recognise the importance of confidentiality and sensitivity of issues at all times, and be able to act using the utmost discretion and confidentiality.

Additional duties and ad hoc requests may be required within this role and the need to be flexible is essential.

Working for our organisation

Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.

We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people’s own homes and via virtual consultations.

During the pandemic response we have led the implementation of public vaccination centres in collaboration with partners across health and social care.

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust (DCHS) is one of the largest providers of specialist community healthcare in England and we currently employ around 4,500 staff.  We deliver a variety of services across Derbyshire, caring for nearly 1.8 million patients each year.

We deliver patient care through 11 community hospitals, 4 minor injury units, 29 health centres and a learning disability centre.  Another key part of our service is out in the community where we care for people in their own homes via therapists, health visitors and district nurses, and promoting public health in the wider community.  As a Trust we care for patients of all ages with a special focus on the needs of elderly people and the very young.

DCHS has been recognised as a top 10 NHS organisation to work for in the UK by the Health Service Journal and NHS Employers in their Best Places to Work 2015 campaign.  The Trust is also the runner-up in the category for the best NHS community trust employer.

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Our vision “to be the best provider of local healthcare and to be a great place to work”

Our values:

1) To get the basics right
2) To act with compassion and respect
3) To make a difference
4) To value and develop teamwork
5) To value everyone’s contribution because everyone matters

The majority of our locations offer free parking facilities for staff.

We will communicate with you regarding your application via email so please check your email account on a regular basis.  If using hotmail, MSN or yahoo email accounts please check your 'junk/spam' mail regularly.

If you require any support in completing the application form please do not hesitate to contact the Recruitment Team,   01332 564856, option 1, option 1  or   [email protected]  and we will be happy to provide assistance.

Please note - if we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment. 

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for our service and for you.  Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern.