Community Technician in Thetford inThetford PUBLISHED THU 6 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section
Band 2: Competitive rates
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Job description
Job summary
The post holder will work as part of a community nursing team, visiting people in their homes to carry out venepuncture, and other tests and will report back to their wider team and to primary care.Your team base will be in Thetford. This post involves travelling in the South areas of Norfolk, including towns and villages around these areas.Previous healthcare
Experience
and competency in Venepuncture are highly desirable.
Main duties of the job
Tobe responsible for carrying outvenepuncture, capillary blood sampling, observations and ECGs for patients in their own homes, care homes, the travelling community, community hospitals and/or in clinics. This will provide support in the delivery of the community service to patients within the community.The postholder will also order and restock stores for their team.
About us
You will join a supportive and friendly team who work closely with GP surgeries. The successful applicant will be flexible and help with the wider South Place community teams as required.Apply now to join an organisation that has been awarded an 'Outstanding' rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the highest possible rating and the first stand-alone NHS Community Trust in the country to be awarded the title.Find out more about working for our organisation here: https://jobsincare.com/job/jnsGJufCcOc
Details
Date posted
06 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 2
Salary
£24,465 a year pa
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
839-74PG-D
Job location
sBreckland Community Nursing TeamTreetops Day Nursery, KingswayThetfordIP14 3DY
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Areas of ResponsibilityCollection of blood samples from patients in accordance with agreed procedures.To ensure samples taken from patients are correctly identified by using the labels provided on the ICE forms, or clearly writing on the label in line with requesting services guidelines as appropriate.To ensure any capillary blood sampling for International Normalized Ratio (INR) is carried out in accordance with Norfolk Community Health & Care Standard Operating Procedures.To ensure that where blood samples need to be sent off for analysis they are delivered to the nearest site in time for that days collection.To take temperature, pulse and blood pressure readings in accordance with agreed procedures.To take electrocardiogram (ECG) readings in accordance with agreed procedures.Order and restock stores for the community nursing team.To report any concerns with regard to patients or colleagues to the Senior Registered Nurse for that area.To work with all health care professionals, and statutory/non statutory agencies to provide a seamless, integrated service to our service users.Establishing good working relationships with all Trust staff.To print off own blood requests using the ICE system.Main responsibilitiesClinicalUndertake phlebotomy training and apply competency based treatment techniques (i.e. Venepuncture, Near patient testing) following request from qualified practitioner.Undertake technician training (no interpretation required) to obtain pulse, temperature, blood pressure and ECG readingsTo maintain confidentiality and dignity at all times.Ensure patient held records are completed for each visit, and that SystmOne inputting is completed on a daily basis.Establish and maintain appropriate working relationships with colleagues, patients, carers and other health care professionals.Be responsible for ensuring equipment is used safely, following relevant training, and that it is maintained appropriately.To contribute to health promotion initiatives.Contribute to the requisitioning of supplies and equipmentDemonstrate an awareness and understanding of consent, and gain consent as appropriate following organisational policies.Will be exposed to bodily fluids, infected material, blood products on a daily basis, therefore must utilise universal precautions and adhere to infection control policies.Demonstrate dexterity and coordination when undertaking treatment of patients where accuracy is important, e.g. venepuncture.Communicate with patients/carers by exchanging factual information, reassurance, tact and empathy.Plan and prioritise own visits to delegated patients, and ensure these are documented in personal work diary.ProfessionalAttend in-house and competency training as required developing current job role.Be aware of limitations of own scope of practice and competency, and when to request assistance in daily practice and in emergency situations.Acknowledge and recognise peoples expressed beliefs, preferences and choices.Demonstrate an awareness of clinical governance and risk management, and apply to work situation.Actively contribute to team working and express ideas on improving services for users and the team.To be committed to working in a changing environment responding positively to new demands and changes and to be willing to be flexible to the changing needs of the service.Work predominately independently on specified tasks, with regular clinical support and supervision by a qualified practitioner.OrganisationalUndertake mandatory training as required.Partake in the Personal Development Review process.Follow Trust policies, and local procedures.Be aware of Trusts behaviour framework and ensure behaviours are embedded in role.Ensure absence reporting is undertaken as determined by Clinical Leader and Trust Policy.Contribute to clinical audit as required.Complete the staff survey as required.Take part in clinical supervision as per Trust Policy
Job description
Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialGCSEs Band 4 or equivalent in English, Maths and Science or equivalentEvidence of ability to study and undertake phlebotomy trainingDesirablePhlebotomy
Experience
and/or trainingSkills, Abilities and KnowledgeEssentialAbility to work effectively within a team and also independentlyHighly motivatedAble to provide high standards of careTact, diplomacy, empathy and sensitivityAbility to use own initiativeGood observational and reporting skillsAble to work flexibly to meet the patient and service needsBe able to kneel, bend and stoop, and work in cramped environmentsHave basic IT and standard keyboard skillsDesirableKnowledge of SystmOneAware of issues in community and health care
Experience
Essential
Experience
of dealing face to face with members of the publicDesirable
Experience
of working within a care setting
Experience
in a Pathology DepartmentAdministrative
Experience
CommunicationEssentialGood interpersonal skillsAble to communicate effectively using the English LanguagePersonal Attributes and BehavioursEssentialAble to identify with the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young peopleAble to prioritiseOtherEssentialMust hold full and valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle in order to travel to patients, clinics, base and meetings as requiredPersonal and People DevelopmentEssentialAbility to manage stressful situationsBe a team playerResponds positively to change
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
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
The post holder will work as part of a community nursing team, visiting people in their homes to carry out venepuncture, and other tests and will report back to their wider team and to primary care.Your team base will be in Thetford. This post involves travelling in the South areas of Norfolk, including towns and villages around these areas.Previous healthcare
Experience
and competency in Venepuncture are highly desirable.
Main duties of the job
Tobe responsible for carrying outvenepuncture, capillary blood sampling, observations and ECGs for patients in their own homes, care homes, the travelling community, community hospitals and/or in clinics. This will provide support in the delivery of the community service to patients within the community.The postholder will also order and restock stores for their team.
About us
You will join a supportive and friendly team who work closely with GP surgeries. The successful applicant will be flexible and help with the wider South Place community teams as required.Apply now to join an organisation that has been awarded an 'Outstanding' rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the highest possible rating and the first stand-alone NHS Community Trust in the country to be awarded the title.Find out more about working for our organisation here: https://jobsincare.com/job/jnsGJufCcOc
Details
Date posted
06 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 2
Salary
£24,465 a year pa
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
839-74PG-D
Job location
sBreckland Community Nursing TeamTreetops Day Nursery, KingswayThetfordIP14 3DY
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Areas of ResponsibilityCollection of blood samples from patients in accordance with agreed procedures.To ensure samples taken from patients are correctly identified by using the labels provided on the ICE forms, or clearly writing on the label in line with requesting services guidelines as appropriate.To ensure any capillary blood sampling for International Normalized Ratio (INR) is carried out in accordance with Norfolk Community Health & Care Standard Operating Procedures.To ensure that where blood samples need to be sent off for analysis they are delivered to the nearest site in time for that days collection.To take temperature, pulse and blood pressure readings in accordance with agreed procedures.To take electrocardiogram (ECG) readings in accordance with agreed procedures.Order and restock stores for the community nursing team.To report any concerns with regard to patients or colleagues to the Senior Registered Nurse for that area.To work with all health care professionals, and statutory/non statutory agencies to provide a seamless, integrated service to our service users.Establishing good working relationships with all Trust staff.To print off own blood requests using the ICE system.Main responsibilitiesClinicalUndertake phlebotomy training and apply competency based treatment techniques (i.e. Venepuncture, Near patient testing) following request from qualified practitioner.Undertake technician training (no interpretation required) to obtain pulse, temperature, blood pressure and ECG readingsTo maintain confidentiality and dignity at all times.Ensure patient held records are completed for each visit, and that SystmOne inputting is completed on a daily basis.Establish and maintain appropriate working relationships with colleagues, patients, carers and other health care professionals.Be responsible for ensuring equipment is used safely, following relevant training, and that it is maintained appropriately.To contribute to health promotion initiatives.Contribute to the requisitioning of supplies and equipmentDemonstrate an awareness and understanding of consent, and gain consent as appropriate following organisational policies.Will be exposed to bodily fluids, infected material, blood products on a daily basis, therefore must utilise universal precautions and adhere to infection control policies.Demonstrate dexterity and coordination when undertaking treatment of patients where accuracy is important, e.g. venepuncture.Communicate with patients/carers by exchanging factual information, reassurance, tact and empathy.Plan and prioritise own visits to delegated patients, and ensure these are documented in personal work diary.ProfessionalAttend in-house and competency training as required developing current job role.Be aware of limitations of own scope of practice and competency, and when to request assistance in daily practice and in emergency situations.Acknowledge and recognise peoples expressed beliefs, preferences and choices.Demonstrate an awareness of clinical governance and risk management, and apply to work situation.Actively contribute to team working and express ideas on improving services for users and the team.To be committed to working in a changing environment responding positively to new demands and changes and to be willing to be flexible to the changing needs of the service.Work predominately independently on specified tasks, with regular clinical support and supervision by a qualified practitioner.OrganisationalUndertake mandatory training as required.Partake in the Personal Development Review process.Follow Trust policies, and local procedures.Be aware of Trusts behaviour framework and ensure behaviours are embedded in role.Ensure absence reporting is undertaken as determined by Clinical Leader and Trust Policy.Contribute to clinical audit as required.Complete the staff survey as required.Take part in clinical supervision as per Trust Policy
Job description
Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialGCSEs Band 4 or equivalent in English, Maths and Science or equivalentEvidence of ability to study and undertake phlebotomy trainingDesirablePhlebotomy
Experience
and/or trainingSkills, Abilities and KnowledgeEssentialAbility to work effectively within a team and also independentlyHighly motivatedAble to provide high standards of careTact, diplomacy, empathy and sensitivityAbility to use own initiativeGood observational and reporting skillsAble to work flexibly to meet the patient and service needsBe able to kneel, bend and stoop, and work in cramped environmentsHave basic IT and standard keyboard skillsDesirableKnowledge of SystmOneAware of issues in community and health care
Experience
Essential
Experience
of dealing face to face with members of the publicDesirable
Experience
of working within a care setting
Experience
in a Pathology DepartmentAdministrative
Experience
CommunicationEssentialGood interpersonal skillsAble to communicate effectively using the English LanguagePersonal Attributes and BehavioursEssentialAble to identify with the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young peopleAble to prioritiseOtherEssentialMust hold full and valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle in order to travel to patients, clinics, base and meetings as requiredPersonal and People DevelopmentEssentialAbility to manage stressful situationsBe a team playerResponds positively to change
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
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
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