Job summary Are you looking for opportunities to develop your career and be part of a unique and dynamic integrated care team? Do you want to be part of developing and shaping the integrated care service in Harrow? An exciting new opportunity for an experienced Band 3 Community Phlebotomist to join Harrow Integrated Care Service within the District Nursing Team. The Harrow Integrated Care service provided services to the diverse residents of Harrow. This post will be in one of the 3 Harrow localities. The post holder will work closely with the team leads, clinicians to develop the service and maintain close working relationships with both acute and community services. Communication regarding this post will be by email, so please check for messages regularly. Communication regarding this post will be by email therefore, please ensure you check your emails regularly including the junk/spam folders. Main duties of the job To undertake venepuncture from patients in their own homes. Visit patients in order of priority as listed; there will be a maximum of two fasting patients at the beginning of the list, and one urgent. The phlebotomist will be expected to see up to 10 patients per daily session. To undertake Blood pressure from patients in their own homes. To maintain Knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to deliver a quality service that are responsive to the needs of patients To report any changes in condition of the patient to the Team Leader or in their absence the designated nurse in charge of the caseload. To document accurate and concise information on all care given to patient in the community health records. To be aware of Data Protection Act and follow local codes of practice to ensure appropriate action is taken to safeguard confidential information. To record activity data accurately, ensuring that the deadline for entry on to the computer system is met. To attend and actively participate in staff and multi -disciplinary locality meetings. To participate in the orientation and induction of new members of staff and students To participate in appraisal and personal development plans to identify and agree training needs. To participate in training as appropriate to personal and team skills development About us Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours We can offer you: A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role Car lease scheme T&C's apply (Band 5 roles and above) Flexible working options Annual travel card loan Training, support and development in your career As an NHS trust, we are committed to equal opportunities and ensuring equality and diversity in the workplace. We have a number of staff networks: Disability and Wellbeing Network (DAWN), Race Equality Network and the Rainbow Network which supports LGBT staff. Each network has a champion who is an executive director at the Trust and they hold regular meetingsto discuss issues andmake plans to improve CLCH. Date posted 17 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £28,622 to £30,225 a year per annum, inclusive of HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 824-ONW-6740135-B Job locations Alexandra Avenue Health and Social Care Centre Harrow HA2 9DX Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to job description, person specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to job description, person specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required. Person Specification Education/Qualification Essential NVQ level 3 (care) or Equivalent Experience Essential Previous community experience Interest in working in community Nursing Knowledge of community practice to include venepuncture, monitoring of blood pressure. Able to cope with occasional exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances; chronic sick or disabled patients. Skills and Knowledge Essential Good written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills Able to work on own initiative with minimal supervision Able to work under pressure Willingness to undertake training as appropriate to the post Other Essential Able to provide evidence of where you have demonstrated the Trust's Values and Behaviours Able to demonstrate excellence in Customer Service Able to meet the required IT Skills for the post Person Specification Education/Qualification Essential NVQ level 3 (care) or Equivalent Experience Essential Previous community experience Interest in working in community Nursing Knowledge of community practice to include venepuncture, monitoring of blood pressure. Able to cope with occasional exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances; chronic sick or disabled patients. Skills and Knowledge Essential Good written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills Able to work on own initiative with minimal supervision Able to work under pressure Willingness to undertake training as appropriate to the post Other Essential Able to provide evidence of where you have demonstrated the Trust's Values and Behaviours Able to demonstrate excellence in Customer Service Able to meet the required IT Skills for the post 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 Central London Community Health Trust Address Alexandra Avenue Health and Social Care Centre Harrow HA2 9DX Employer's website https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)