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Job summary

Main area
Nursing
Grade
Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 22.5 hours per week (22.5)
Job ref
828-PROVIDE3949
Employer
Provide CIC
Employer type
NHS
Site
Halstead Rehab unit
Town
Halstead
Salary
£24,169 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
14/03/2026 23:59

Employer heading

Provide CIC logo

Community Phlebotomist

Band 2

Job overview

We are seeking compassionate and reliable Phlebotomists to join our community team  supporting patients across  Mid Essex. The role offers a rewarding opportunity to provide high-quality phlebotomy services to patients in their own homes, residential care settings and community clinics. You will play a vital role in supporting local GP practices and community healthcare teams by providing safe, efficient and patient focused blood collection services.  

Main duties of the job

The post holder is responsible for delivering timely diagnostic venepuncture and INR testing, in line  with established protocols, for housebound and community-based patients across a diverse caseload. The role requires the ability to work independently in community settings while remaining an integral part of a supportive and collaborative team. 

Responsibilities include ensuring accurate specimen labelling, the safe and secure transportation of samples to designated collection points and consistently maintaining patient comfort and dignity throughout each interaction. 

Working for our organisation

Provide is a Community Interest Company (social enterprise).

We deliver a broad range of health and social care services in the community and are committed to making sure that they are safe, responsive and of high quality. We work from a variety of community settings, such as three community hospitals, community clinics, schools, nursing homes and primary care settings, as well as within people’s homes to provide more than 40 services to children, families and adults.

We have an income of approximately 67 million, and serve communities with a total population of more than 4.5 million people.

The Phlebotomy Service is a relatively small team but we cover a large part of MidEssex for Domiciliary Blood tests and Anticoagulation monitoring(INR) We now have a position available for health care professionals who would like to become part of this very busy and productive team to enable us to push forward and deliver a first class service.

This post is eligible to join the NHS Pension Scheme

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further details see Job Description and Person Specification in attached documents. 

Please contact Sarah Williamson if you require any further information on 07773480641. 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Certificate in Phlebotomy

Driving

Essential criteria
  • Full UK driving license with access to a car

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Previous experience in Phlebotomy
Desirable criteria
  • Community related experience

Experience

Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of Systm One

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of dealing with the public, face-to-face

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Competent computer skills and experience using Microsoft packages

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Positive about disabled peopleAge positiveMINTDisability confident employerEssex Family Friendly EmployersArmed Forces CovenantQNI

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

Apply online now

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Sarah Williamson
Job title
Deputy Phlebotomy Supervisor
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07773480641