Clinical Phlebotomist - Collaborative GP Practice Team

Queensway Medical Centre; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensway Medical Centre in Wellingborough is seeking a Phlebotomist to join our busy GP practice within a multidisciplinary team. You will perform venepuncture, obtain consent, manage samples, and maintain accurate records in EMIS Web, while supporting nursing staff and safeguarding requirements.

This role offers access to clinical supervision, mandatory training, and opportunities to contribute to governance and continuous service improvements within a patient‑centred care environment.

Qualifications

• Evidence of recognised phlebotomy/venepuncture training.
• Demonstrated competency in performing venepuncture.
• Understanding of infection prevention and control.
• Knowledge of safe handling, labelling and transportation of blood specimens.
• Understanding of confidentiality and data protection.
• Awareness of safeguarding adults and children.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate patient records.
• Ability to work independently within a multidisciplinary team.
• Health and safety including sharps disposal.
• Level 2/3 Phlebotomy certificate.
• Level 2/3 Health and Social Care or Healthcare Support.
• GCSE English and Maths.
• Basic Life Support training.
• Experience using EMIS Web.

Responsibilities

• Perform venepuncture in accordance with practice protocols.
• Obtain patient consent for the collection of a blood sample.
• Maintain accurate patient records on the clinical IT system and ensure specimens are ready for onward transportation.
• Ensure the correct labelling, packaging and storing of samples.
• Effective liaison with NHS Trust laboratory staff.
• Work collaboratively with the nursing team, seeking guidance when necessary.
• Be an integral part of the general practice team.
• Ensure clinical waste is removed and sharps bins are replaced per IPC policy.
• Attend mandatory training and participate in governance and appraisal.
• Support the administrative team as required.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture competency

Infection prevention

Safeguarding

Data protection

Communication skills

Clinical governance

Education

Level 2/3 Phlebotomy certificate

GCSE English and Maths

Health and Social Care / Healthcare Support Level 2/3

Basic Life Support training

Tools

EMIS Web

Job description

Queensway Medical Centre in Wellingborough is seeking a Phlebotomist to join our busy GP practice within a multidisciplinary team. You will perform venepuncture, obtain consent, manage samples, and maintain accurate records in EMIS Web, while supporting nursing staff and safeguarding requirements.

This role offers access to clinical supervision, mandatory training, and opportunities to contribute to governance and continuous service improvements within a patient‑centred care environment.