Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Community Phlebotomist to join our Stoke Community Nursing Team. We currently have one posts available, one within our Stoke, Newcastle and Moorlands Phlebotomy team based at Bradwell Hospital Our Community Phlebotomists work throughout Newcastle, Stoke and surrounding areas providing home visits to patients who are housebound. The teams cover a large geographical area so ability to travel between patients' homes and the surrounding area is essential. Main duties of the job Our Community Phlebotomists work independently under the supervision of the Community Nursing Team, obtaining blood samples from patients in their own homes. The successful applicants will be well motivated team players who are passionate about providing high quality care to patients.You should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as, the ability to organise and prioritise your workload without direct supervision. You should be committed to delivering high quality patient care. Past experience of phlebotomy or community working is desirable, but not essential. There will be opportunities for training and personal development for the successful applicants. About us Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is an award winning organisation with over 9000 employees. We are one of the largest integrated Health and Social Care providers, covering services across North & South Staffordshire, Shropshire, Hampshire, Buckinghamshire, Isle of Wight and Essex. We pride ourselves on the services provided to support with the well-being of all of our employees both physically and mentally and offer counselling support and lifestyle information. Opportunities for flexible working are also available depending on the role. We encourage career development provided by in house training programs and coaching support. Demonstrating our strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, and in context of our objective aligned to the growth of diversity across the workforce; we are particularly seeking applications from individuals who may be from under-represented groups, such as black, Asian or other ethnic groups, individuals with a disability, or LGBTQ individuals who meet the specific criteria. We are embedding values based and inclusive recruitment practices to ensure that all applicants, from any backgrounds, have an equal chance of success in achieving a role with us. Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications Date posted 18 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £22,383 a year Band 2 - AFC Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 301-ME-25-7013816 Job locations Cheadle Hospital Weaver House Cheadle ST10 1NS Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description & Person Specification. -Obtaining blood samples from patients-Lone working-Record keeping-Escalation of concerns-Traveling between visits-Undertake required training Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description & Person Specification. -Obtaining blood samples from patients-Lone working-Record keeping-Escalation of concerns-Traveling between visits-Undertake required training Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential Qualifications Desirable Experience in venepuncture NVQ 2 (or equivalent) in related subject Knowledge and Experience Essential Ability to manage time effectively Understanding of Care Certificate standards Desirable Relevant placements/experience Supporting service users, families and carers Working in a multidisciplinary team Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential Qualifications Desirable Experience in venepuncture NVQ 2 (or equivalent) in related subject Knowledge and Experience Essential Ability to manage time effectively Understanding of Care Certificate standards Desirable Relevant placements/experience Supporting service users, families and carers Working in a multidisciplinary team 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 details Employer name Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address Cheadle Hospital Weaver House Cheadle ST10 1NS Employer's website https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)