HCA Phlebotomist - Somerset (Nailsea)

GP World; Nailsea; 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 Nailsea. The position offers an hourly rate of £17–£25 and a six-day service pattern linked to health checks, with a start date of 10 February 2027.

The successful candidate will perform blood draws (two samples), record measurements and results, verify participant details, and provide guidance while ensuring welfare throughout each appointment.

Qualifications

• Must hold a phlebotomy certificate or documented competency.
• Minimum one year of experience drawing blood.
• Ability to record results accurately in the system.
• Comfort handling participant welfare and signposting when needed.

Responsibilities

• Re-confirm participant details prior to appointment.
• Perform height, weight, waist, heart rate, and blood pressure measurements.
• Draw two blood samples, label and store correctly.
• Monitor welfare and escalate as needed.
• Prepare sample boxes for courier collection.
• Provide information and guidance to participants.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Data entry

Vital signs

Consent verification

Communication

Education

Phlebotomy certificate

Tools

Phlebotomy equipment

Job description

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

Location: Nailsea

We are looking for HCAs competent in Phlebotomy (must have certificate or competency sign off) for the following locum contract. Please email your full availability, CV and certificate if you would like to be put forward and we will be in touch.

Shift Pattern:

Monday -Friday - 0750 - 1810

Saturday - 0850 - 1710

Sunday - 1050 - 1555

To start 10th February 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!