HCA Phlebotomist - Kent (Maidstone)

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

Job summary

GP World is seeking a Health Care Assistant with phlebotomy competency for a locum contract in Maidstone. The role involves drawing blood, taking measurements, and supporting participants throughout the appointment.

You must have a phlebotomy certificate or competency sign-off and at least one year of blood-drawing experience. Shifts run Monday–Friday 07:50–18:10, Saturday 08:50–17:10 and Sunday 10:50–15:55, starting 16 March 2027.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy competency with valid certificate or sign-off.
• At least 1 year of active blood-drawing experience.
• Ability to confirm participant details and ensure safety throughout the appointment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for re-confirming participant details before commencement of appointment.
• Record height, weight and waist measurements; take heart rate and blood pressure; input results.
• Draw venous blood samples (2x 6 ml EDTA), label and store correctly in fixed/mobile locations.
• Monitor participant welfare during the appointment and escalate as required.
• Offer signposting, advice and guidance to participants as relevant.
• Prepare boxes containing samples for courier collection.
• Ensure smooth flow of appointments across locations and maintain documentation.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Blood draw

Certificate/competency

Patient care

Education

Phlebotomy certificate

Job description

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

Location: Maidstone

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!