PCN Phlebotomist

The Methodist Church in Britain; Preston; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Greater Preston Primary Care Network is recruiting a permanent part-time phlebotomist (25 hours/week) to collect blood samples across Preston practices. The role requires venepuncture competency, reliable travel between sites, and adherence to infection control and patient safety protocols.

You will label samples, record data accurately and escalate complex cases to clinicians while supporting routine training and competency updates within the network.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy/venepuncture training with evidence of practical competency.
• Strong infection prevention and patient safety knowledge.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a patient-centered approach.
• Ability to travel reliably between GP practice locations and use IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Explain procedures, obtain consent, and ensure patient comfort during blood collection.
• Verify patient identity against the GP/nurse test request before sampling.
• Perform venepuncture safely and competently according to training and guidelines.
• Label samples correctly and dispatch to laboratories via ICE or appropriate system.
• Record collections in patient records, keeping information confidential.
• Report issues, escalate difficult cases, and raise concerns to the clinical team.
• Follow infection control and safe waste procedures, keep areas clean.
• Maintain stock of phlebotomy equipment and prepare clinical areas.
• Take basic vitals such as blood pressure and escalate abnormal findings.
• Communicate clearly with patients, clinicians, admin staff, and the PCN team.

Skills

Phlebotomy training

Communication skills

Infection prevention

IT skills

NHS/primary care experience

Travel between sites

Education

NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care

Tools

EMIS Web

ICE pathology system

Job description

Greater Preston Primary Care Network, covering nine GP practices across Preston, is recruiting a permanent part-time phlebotomist for 25 hours a week. The post centres on blood sample collection, from venepuncture to labelling and dispatch to laboratories, delivered across the network's practices. Work is split into five-hour shifts, Monday to Friday, at whichever practice the service needs, so reliable travel between sites is essential. Completed venepuncture training with evidence of practical competency is the key requirement.

What the job involves

• Explain the procedure, obtain consent and keep patients comfortable before taking blood
• Confirm patient identity against the GP or nurse's blood test request before collecting samples
• Carry out venepuncture safely and competently, in line with training, clinical guidelines and local procedures
• Label samples accurately in the correct containers using ICE or the relevant pathology requesting system
• Record sample collection in the patient's clinical record and keep patient records accurate and confidential
• Store samples appropriately and dispatch them to the relevant laboratories promptly
• Report collection issues and anomalies to senior staff, and **escalate** difficult blood-taking situations and significant patient concerns to the clinical team
• Follow infection prevention and control procedures, including safe handling and disposal of clinical waste and sharps
• Maintain stock of blood-taking equipment and keep clinical areas clean, safe and prepared
• Take blood pressure readings, carry out basic health assessments and observations, and **escalate** abnormal findings to a clinician
• Communicate effectively with patients, clinicians, administrative staff and the wider PCN team
• Work flexibly across network GP practices, completing mandatory training and maintaining clinical competencies

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy or venepuncture training with evidence of practical competency

Skills & knowledge

• Good understanding of infection prevention and control procedures
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a compassionate, patient-centred approach
• Basic IT skills and ability to keep accurate clinical records
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail

Other

• Ability to travel reliably between GP practice locations
• Willingness to undertake mandatory training and maintain professional competencies

Nice to have

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care
• Previous venepuncture experience in a healthcare setting
• Previous experience working in the NHS or a primary care setting
• Experience using EMIS Web or other primary care clinical systems
• Experience using ICE or other electronic pathology requesting systems
• Knowledge of NHS pathology sample handling and transportation procedures