Community PhlebotomistNHS

Job summary

We have an opportunity for a Community Phlebotomist.

You will be responsible to carry out venepuncture and capillary blood sampling and insulin administration for house bound patients within the community setting.The above is not an exhaustive list of expected clinical duties to be undertaken. Full training and competencies will be given to ensure you have the appropriate skills to undertake the above.

You must hold a valid UK Driving Licence and have access to a vehicle as this role involves working across the Community

Proposed interview date: 5th October 2026

Main duties of the job

You will contribute to the delivery of high standards of health care to patients within a community integrated team as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The service provides 24/7 nursing and therapeutic input to patients within their own homes with the aim of returning them to maximum independence, by actively promoting self-management on all activities of daily living.

Job description

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

About us

One of the largest Trusts in East Anglia, East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) provide hospital and community health services to people living across a wide geographical area. We deliver care from two main hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, six community hospitals and in patients' own homes. You will be joining a team of almost 12,000 amazing colleagues providing care to approximately a million people.

Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (if applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services. We offer a range of flexible working opportunities.

Our philosophy is thatTime Mattersto everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which do not work or cause time delays for our staff and patients.

To support our employees to achieve their career aspirations you may be eligible to obtain a qualification via an apprenticeship. All successful applicants will be required to undertake a skills review to facilitate this. For full details please see the attached Apprenticeship Handbook.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge then we are keen to hear from you.

Find out about living and working with us -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A