Community Phlebotomist

We are looking for two experienced, enthusiastic, and committed Phlebotomists to join our community phlebotomy service. We currently have two positions available: 1 x Full-time position and 1 x Part-time position.

Role Overview

The post holder will provide venepuncture to patients in their own homes. This is a community-based role which requires access to a suitable vehicle and a willingness to drive throughout Sheffield.

Responsibilities

• Undertake domiciliary visits to housebound patients to collect venous blood samples using agreed equipment as requested by appropriate healthcare professionals.
• Undertake domiciliary visits to housebound patients to collect and test capillary blood samples using agreed equipment as part of the organisation's anticoagulation monitoring service.
• Perform clinical practice to the agreed standards and consistent with safe practice.
• Prepare specimens for transport ensuring correct collection, labelling, and stability.
• Effectively prioritise visits in accordance with sample requirements, geographical location, and sample collection times.
• Understand the importance of patient consent to treatment issues and appropriate clinical practice.
• Understand the importance of patient identification procedures and apply them to clinical practice.
• Maintain privacy and dignity of all patients at all times.
• Deliver specimens timely to the appropriate pick-up points when required.
• Report to the appropriate clinician (GP, district nurse, etc.) when there is concern for the health or wellbeing of the patient.