HCA Phlebotomist - Devon (Newton Abbot)

GP World; Highweek; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

GP World is seeking an HCA with phlebotomy competency for a locum role in Newton Abbot. The candidate will perform phlebotomy, take vital signs, and input data for health-check appointments. The position runs six days a week with varied shifts and a start date of 16 March 2027, offering £17 - £25 per hour.

The role requires drawing blood, labeling samples, and preparing courier-ready boxes while ensuring participant welfare and clear signposting when appropriate.

Qualifications

• Must have a phlebotomy certificate or competency sign-off.
• Experience drawing blood is required.
• Competent in recording measurements and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Perform venous blood draws (2 x 6 ml EDTA samples) and label specimens.
• Take height, weight, waist, blood pressure and heart rate; input data.
• Re-confirm participant details and obtain consent before appointments.
• Prepare sample boxes for courier collection and maintain samples securely.
• Monitor participant welfare and escalate as needed.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Vital signs

Patient care

Data entry

Education

Phlebotomy certificate

Tools

Competency checklist

Job description

HCA Phlebotomist for Health Checks & Phlebotomy – £17 - 25 per hour

Location: Newton Abbot

We are looking for HCAs competent in Phlebotomy (must have certificate or competency sign off) for the following locum contract.

Shift Pattern:

• Monday –Friday - 0750 - 1810
• Saturday – 0850 - 1710
• Sunday - 1050 - 1555

To start 16th March 2027

Requirements:

• Responsible for re-confirming participant details before commencement of appointment
• Responsible for completing height, weight and waist measurements captured; taking heart rate and blood pressure checks and inputting result data on the system
• Responsible for drawing the two blood samples, labelling and storing correctly in fixed and mobile locations
• Checking the welfare of the participant throughout the appointment, escalating as required
• Offering signposting, advice and guidance to participants as relevant
• Responsible for preparing boxes containing samples to be collected by the courier
• Minimum of one year’s active experience drawing blood (as validated through competency checklist and references during recruitment process)

Background:

• Over 1,000,000 participants over the age of 18
• A six days per week service, running Monday to Sunday, linked to laboratory opening hours, and open from 07:50 to 18:10 to ensure maximum accessibility to participants
• The service will be delivered across various regions in Wales & Scotland, (details of our chosen locations are outlined above) comprising of mobile sites & moving vehicle services

• A 15-minute appointment per participant, inclusive of:
  • Confirming participant identity
  • Verifying participant consent
  • Completing the following tests: Blood pressure measures and heart rate (x2); height (cm); weight (kg); waist circumference (cm)
  • Obtaining venous blood draw (2 x 6 ml EDTA samples)
  • Providing the participant with any information based on tests undertaken (where applicable).

We look forward to hearing from you!