Full job descriptionAn exciting opportunity has become available for a full-time Phlebotomist to join our busy and supportive team, providing a high-quality phlebotomy service to patients within an integrated team working across the community, this includes: Community Nursing, Intermediate Care and Community Matrons.

To deliver high quality care to the housebound patients of Paignton and Brixham and work as part of multi-disciplinary team and in partnership with primary care and secondary care.

An ability to effectively communicate routine information to patients/carers where co-operation is required and where there may be barriers to understanding

Responsible for planning and organising own day to day work tasks and activities within an occasionally unpredictable environment

To obtain high quality blood samples from patients in the home environment

Why work with us?

The community nursing team are a large but supportive team who enjoys mentoring team members and students and is passionate about delivering quality care to the housebound patients. We work in an integrated way with allied health care professionals within the locality. We are a motivated and caring team to both patients and colleagues. The team is flexible and promotes a health work/home life balance.

Listed are a few of the additional benefits that are available to you as an employee:

NHS Pension Scheme

Generous Holiday Entitlement, starting at 27 days a year (for full time workers) plus bank/public holidays

Career development and training opportunities

Employee Support - Staff have access to a 24-hour helpline

Please note: Priority will be given to applicants with recognised 'Priority' or 'At Risk' status, including NHS staff identified across Devon.

Ability to travel efficiently around the Bay is important in order to carry out your duties (e.g. Full driving licence and vehicle).

Full vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification .