Job summary The post holder will also support the Anticoagulation service in carrying out blood sampling and testing for housebound clients, this will involve direct care with clients (within their own homes, or care homes) who have been admitted to the care of Anticoagulation Service. They will also be required to support the Anticoagulation Nurses in providing sampling and testing of blood within the anticoagulation clinics held in various sites across Walsall. Main duties of the job To carry out phlebotomy duties within Community setting working within outlined lower-level clinical competencies and Trust protocols, as directed by the CNS anticoagulation. To undertake testing of blood using Near Patient testing equipment and be responsible for documenting findings. To independently travel to various clinics and to patient's home environments to undertake sampling and testing as required. To inform the nursing team of all changes in relation to patient care. To correctly identify patients and to label blood samples obtained appropriately. Demonstrate excellent communication skills with clients, relatives, carers and colleagues. Maintain excellent written and electronic patient records To undertake appropriate risk assessments and take the appropriate action which may avoid foreseeable harm occurring to patients in their own home About us Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 284,300, providing inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and the continued upgrading of existing areas ensures the Trust now has a state-of-the-art Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit facilities. A new Urgent Emergency Care Centre was opened in March 2023. The two-storey development has significantly improved emergency care facilities and capacity and has provided almost 5,000 square metres of additional clinical space. Date posted 31 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 407-WCCSS-6968530 Job locations Walsall NHS Trust Anticoagulation Department Moat Road Walsall WS2 9PS Job description Job responsibilities To carry out phlebotomy duties within Community setting working within outlined lower-level clinical competencies and Trust protocols, as directed by the CNS anticoagulation. To undertake testing of blood using Near Patient testing equipment and be responsible for documenting findings. To independently travel to various clinics and to patients home environments to undertake sampling and testing as required. The post holder will highlight risk and changes in patients circumstances/condition by effective communication with registered practitioners. To inform the nursing team of all changes in relation to patient care. To check and maintain stocks of materials and consumables. To correctly identify patients and to label blood samples obtained appropriately. To dispose of sharps safely following Walsall healthcare policy guidelines. To be responsible for the safe storage of blood samples obtained until transported to the Walsall Manor Hospital laboratory. Demonstrate excellent communication skills with clients, relatives, carers and colleagues. Have an understanding of the roles of the multidisciplinary team and support services available within the community. Maintain excellent written and electronic patient records To work in partnership with patients, relatives and carers and the wider multi-disciplinary team. To support and enable clients to maintain their health needs. To undertake appropriate risk assessments and take the appropriate action which may avoid foreseeable harm occurring to patients in their own home. Job description Job responsibilities To carry out phlebotomy duties within Community setting working within outlined lower-level clinical competencies and Trust protocols, as directed by the CNS anticoagulation. To undertake testing of blood using Near Patient testing equipment and be responsible for documenting findings. To independently travel to various clinics and to patients home environments to undertake sampling and testing as required. The post holder will highlight risk and changes in patients circumstances/condition by effective communication with registered practitioners. To inform the nursing team of all changes in relation to patient care. To check and maintain stocks of materials and consumables. To correctly identify patients and to label blood samples obtained appropriately. To dispose of sharps safely following Walsall healthcare policy guidelines. To be responsible for the safe storage of blood samples obtained until transported to the Walsall Manor Hospital laboratory. Demonstrate excellent communication skills with clients, relatives, carers and colleagues. Have an understanding of the roles of the multidisciplinary team and support services available within the community. Maintain excellent written and electronic patient records To work in partnership with patients, relatives and carers and the wider multi-disciplinary team. To support and enable clients to maintain their health needs. To undertake appropriate risk assessments and take the appropriate action which may avoid foreseeable harm occurring to patients in their own home. Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification and/or relevant experience Desirable Current experience of working within health/social care setting Qualifications Essential Evidence of experience of near patient testing Desirable Recent experience of taking capillary blood samples Qualifications Essential Full Clean Driving License Desirable Ability to travel across the Borough during the working day. Qualifications Essential Fully trained and skilled in performing Venepuncture Desirable Recent phlebotomy experience in a clinical environment Awareness of the anatomy and physiology relating to venepuncture and safe practice. Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification and/or relevant experience Desirable Current experience of working within health/social care setting Qualifications Essential Evidence of experience of near patient testing Desirable Recent experience of taking capillary blood samples Qualifications Essential Full Clean Driving License Desirable Ability to travel across the Borough during the working day. Qualifications Essential Fully trained and skilled in performing Venepuncture Desirable Recent phlebotomy experience in a clinical environment Awareness of the anatomy and physiology relating to venepuncture and safe practice. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust Address Walsall NHS Trust Anticoagulation Department Moat Road Walsall WS2 9PS Employer's website https://walsallhealthcare.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)