Community Phlebotomist Job Hertford area,Ware England UK,Healthcare

To obtain venous blood samples from patients in accordance to trust guidelines.
To label specimen bottles accurately and place samples in appropriately labelled bottles and packaging for transporting to the relevant laboratory.
To conduct all procedures with an awareness of the individual needs and respecting patient confidentiality.
To record appropriately in the patient's electronic records in accordance to trust policy.
To approach the patient with courtesy and give an appropriate explanation of the procedure.
Obtain appropriate consent for the procedure being carried out.
Recognise and respond appropriately to an emergency situation.
Ensuring stock levels are maintained for the phlebotomy team.

Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19. We are committed to supporting flexible working options for staff, wherever possible, and welcome discussions on flexible working patterns to support our staff to maintain a healthy work life balance. The use of AI is monitored and if you have used it then you are required to declare this, as well as what type of AI tools you have used and for what purpose.

We reserve the right to further test your individual knowledge and skills in relation to the requirements for the post through robust and thorough interview and assessment. HCT will prioritise recruitment of workers living in England under the new immigration rules for care workers effective from 9 April 2025. Employers must first prove that they have attempted to recruit a worker from within England who needs new sponsorship.

This ensures that those who came to the UK to pursue a career in adult social care can do so.

For this role it is necessary that you are a caring and courteous individual that can work under pressure in a challenging environment. The post holder is required to collect blood samples by venepuncture methods from patients in the community across the East of Hertfordshire.

The Phlebotomist will be expected to support their team, department and organisation to achieve the Trust's Values in their day to day work. This will be achieved by providing a venepuncture service to local patients. The post holder will ensure a clean, comfortable and safe environment for service users. They will work under the direction of the Locality Manager. You must hold a full valid driving licence and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).

Everyone who works at the Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust team plays an important role in making a difference to the care we provide.

Proposed Interview date: 6th November 2026

In addition to the basic salary, this post attracts a High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of basic salary subject to a minimum payment of £1,136 per annum
Generous contributory pension
27 days holiday rising to 33 days pro rata (depending on NHS Trust service)
Special Leave for family and personal reasons
NHS Car Lease Scheme
Eye Care Vouchers
Employee Assistance Programme
NHS Discounts

You'll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff. We put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities. Our staff are proud to be Caring, Pioneering and Inclusive in their work to help achieve the Trust vision. We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and ages.