Health Care Support Worker - Domiciliary Phlebotomy Service
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
We are looking for a team player to join our friendly team who would like to thrive in a busy environment. You should be reliable, have good time management skills and a strong work ethic with the desire to go the extra mile. You will have a caring and compassionate approach to patient care and it is essential that you project a smart, professional and friendly image at all times.
Working strictly in accordance with specific trust guidelines and protocols, the post-holder will be responsible for performing venepuncture to obtain blood samples from patients only as the result of a direct referral from a GP. Full training and induction will be provided to the successful applicant.
Here in Hythe & Waterside Integrated Care Team care for clients with physical health needs in the community. We are based in Totton, on the outskirts of Southampton, and cover Hythe & Waterside and parts of the beautiful New Forest. Therefore being a car driver is essential for this role.
Main duties of the job
To provide a high-quality domiciliary phlebotomy service to patients who are housebound in the community. To assist with specific tasks related to patients in the community as delegated by the Health Care professionals. To work with the Health Professionals in facilitating patients access to domiciliary phlebotomy service enabling them to remain at home. To work independently without direct supervision in patients' homes after a period of induction following competency based assessment. *To demonstrate Venesection skills to other HCSW's new to the community as part of an agreed training programme.
About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.
Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.
Job responsibilities
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.
We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* NVQ Level 2 in Care or equivalent experience
Experience
* Ability to follow instructions and accept responsibility for tasks delegated by the qualified nurses
* Effective communication skills both orally and written.
* Recognises limits of responsibility
* Ability to work independently without direct supervision.
* Ability to organise own time effectively and efficiently.
* Current driving licence as car driver essential
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer name
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Unit 42, New Forest Enterprise Centre, Rushington Business Park, Chapel Lane
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