The phlebotomy home visiting team is a city wide service providing phlebotomy and other observations to patients who are housebound and unable to visit their GP practice .The service is provided across the city of Bradford .
We have a vacancy for a Band 2 health care support worker to come and join the team.
The role requires you to visit people in their own homes to undertake blood tests and other observations such as blood pressure and weight measurement .
The team use electronic records to access and input information and having skills in using computer systems would be an advantage although training will be provided in the current health system in use .
This is a great opportunity to build up community experience and start developing your career pathway in the NHS. Bradford District Care Foundation trust is an advocate of supporting its staff with education and development and there are a range of options to support you through your NHS career.
Extensive regular travel across the district is a requirement of the role in order to successfully undertake the range of duties specified within the job description. Therefore, it is an essential that applicants have the ability to travel regularly across the district to meet the needs and demands of the service.
Closing Date: 30th August 2026
Shortlisting Date: 1st September 2026
Interview Date: 14th September 2026
- To provide generic care and planned interventions to the patients within Adult Community Services, predominantly requiring phlebotomy, either planned or urgent to aid the prevention of avoidable hospital admissions.
- Under the supervision of registered health care professionals assist the healthcare team with the provision of clinical care for a defined group of patients.
- Takes leadership from a qualified practitioner within a delegation framework for agreed tasks.
- Ensure patient safety is maintained and patient experience is positive by treating all patients, relatives and colleagues with respect, dignity and courtesy accordance with Trust values at all times.
Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -
We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference
We Listen - We understand people’s views and respond to their individual needs
We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners
We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :
Increase mileage rates for > 3500
A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages
A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities
Plus many more.
We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.
The Trust reserves the right to close this position early if a significant number of applications are received.
This position is not eligible for sponsorship set by the Home Office and the skilled worker visa occupation list .
If you are currently a visa holder and your visa status expires, we may be required to terminate your employment in compliance with immigration regulations.
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.
Right to Work in the UK
Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.
Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.
Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trust’s eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.
As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.
