Job summary
Are you a compassionate and dedicated professional looking for a rewarding role in healthcare?

We are seeking a Healthcare Assistant to join our friendly and supportive District Nursing team with a focus on Phlebotomy in Oxford.

As part of the City Phlebotomy Team, you will provide essential phlebotomy services to housebound patients in their own homes, working closely with the District Nursing Team. This role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

While previous phlebotomy experience is desirable, it is not essential, as full training will be provided.

We have full time and part time opportunities available up to 37.5 hours per week. The service core hours are Monday- Friday 8.00-16.00.

Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver an efficient and effective phlebotomy service to housebound patients registered with a GP in Oxford.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure timely and appropriate referrals.
• Adapt to the needs of unpredictable patient visits and provide a high standard of care.
• Prepare patients for blood sampling, ensuring their identity is verified and consent is obtained.
• Perform phlebotomy procedures following best practices to minimize discomfort, pain, and the risk of infection.
• To keep your knowledge and skills up to date and participate in educational activities that maintains and develops your performance.
• Be accountable for the prioritisation of own workload and seek support where necessary.

About us
Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Job responsibilities
We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.

Person Specification
Essentials met
Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Evidence of excellent team working
• Able to drive to visit and access to a vehicle to do this
• Evidence of working in a community team

Desirable

• Evidence of managing own workload
• Evidence of working alongside health and social care services

Communication
Essential

• Good communication skills

Desirable

• Evidence of advanced communication skills training

Qualifications- Academic/Skills/Professional
Essential

• NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care
• Evidence of self directed learning
• Previous phlebotomy experience

Desirable

• NVQ units specifically related to clinical procedures and observations.

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.