About this role
Job summary
Are you an experienced Phlebotomist looking for an opportunity to make a real difference to patients within their own community?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Community Phlebotomist to join our Harrow Integrated Care Service, working alongside our District Nursing Teams to provide high-quality, compassionate care to the diverse communities we serve.
You will play an important role in supporting patients across Harrow, delivering phlebotomy services within community settings and working closely with nurses, clinicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure patients receive safe, timely and person-centred care.
You will be based within one of our 3Harrow localities and become part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, with opportunities to build strong relationships across both community and acute services.
We are looking for someone who is caring, reliable and confident in their phlebotomy skills, with excellent communication skills and a commitment to providing a positive experience for every patient.
If you are passionate about delivering excellent care closer to home and would like to develop your career within community healthcare, we would love to hear from you.
Please note: Recruitment correspondence will be sent by email, so please regularly check your inbox and junk/spam folders.
Main duties of the job
As a Band 3 Community Phlebotomist, you will:
Provide a high-quality and compassionate phlebotomy service to patients across the Harrow Integrated Care Service. Work within community settings, supporting patients to access timely care closer to home. Work closely with District Nursing Teams, clinicians and other healthcare professionals to support safe and coordinated patient care. Provide a professional, respectful and reassuring experience for patients from a wide range of backgrounds and communities. Communicate effectively with patients, carers and colleagues, ensuring information is shared appropriately. Work collaboratively with colleagues across community and acute services, maintaining positive working relationships. Contribute to the smooth and effective delivery of the phlebotomy service across the Harrow localities. Support the wider integrated care team in delivering a responsive, patient-centred service. **Hold a valid UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)**
Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.
About us
We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life's most important moments.Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.
Job description Job responsibilities
Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trusts values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification**Hold a valid UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).**Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.
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.
Desirable
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
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
Key Attributes Essential
Able to work harmoniously with a diverse workforce and to deliver a quality service to people from different backgrounds, by including and embracing their varied needs Hold a valid UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
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
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)