Community Phlebotomist
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Paignton, TQ3 3XZ
Salary
£25,272
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
18 September 2026
14 days left
Job description
An exciting opportunity has become available for a full-time Phlebotomist to join our busy and supportive team, providing a high-quality phlebotomy se...
- To deliver high quality care to the housebound patients of Paignton and Brixham and work as part of multi-disciplinary team and in partnership with primary care and secondary care.
- An ability to effectively communicate routine information to patients/carers where co-operation is required and where there may be barriers to understanding
- Responsible for planning and organising own day to day work tasks and activities within an occasionally unpredictable environment
- To obtain high quality blood samples from patients in the home environment
Why work with us?
The community nursing team are a large but supportive team who enjoys mentoring team members and students and is passionate about delivering quality care to the housebound patients. We work in an integrated way with allied health care professionals within the locality. We are a motivated and caring team to both patients and colleagues. The team is flexible and promotes a health work/home life balance.
Listed are a few of the additional benefits that are available to you as an employee:
- NHS Pension Scheme
- Generous Holiday Entitlement, starting at 27 days a year (for full time workers) plus bank/public holidays
- Career development and training opportunities
- Employee Support - Staff have access to a 24-hour helpline
Please note: Priority will be given to applicants with recognised 'Priority' or 'At Risk' status, including NHS staff identified across Devon.
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Trained Phlebotomist
- Good general education
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Basic IT skills / ability to use ICE electronic system
- Ability to maintain accurate written records
Specific Skills
Essential
- Previous experience of working in the home environment
- Manual dexterity for collection of blood samples from patients
Desirable
- Broad range of simple nursing procedures eg. Venepuncture, BP monitoring
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
4 September 2026
Last checked
4 September 2026
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About the employer
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