HCA Phlebotomist - Gloucestershire (Cheltenham)

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

Job summary

GP World is seeking a locum HCA phlebotomist for Health Checks & Phlebotomy in Cheltenham. The role requires phlebotomy competency (certificate or sign-off) and will involve health checks, vital signs, blood draws and data input.

Shift pattern includes Mon-Fri 07:50–18:10 and weekends, with a start date of 6 January 2027. Local travel to mobile sites is possible within the region.

Qualifications

• Certificate or competency sign-off in Phlebotomy
• Minimum of 1 year’s active experience drawing blood
• Responsible for height, weight, waist measurements and inputting data
• Welfare checks and participant guidance during appointments

Responsibilities

• Re-confirm participant details before appointment
• Draw blood samples (2 x 6 ml EDTA) and label/store
• Record vital signs (BP, HR) and measurements
• Prepare sample boxes for courier
• Escalate welfare concerns as needed

Skills

Blood draw

Vital signs

Data entry

Communication

Phlebotomy competency

Education

Phlebotomy certificate

Job description

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

Location: Cheltenham

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 6th Janaury 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!