Pcn Phlebotomist

Park Medical Practice, Preston; Rishton; Sur place; GBP 17 000 - 21 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Park Medical Practice in Preston is seeking a reliable phlebotomist to join the team on a permanent part-time basis (25 hours per week). The role involves venepuncture across multiple GP practice locations within the Greater Preston Primary Care Network, with shifts arranged per service requirements.

You will obtain consent, perform blood collection, accurately label and record samples, and maintain clinical records while adhering to infection prevention procedures.

Qualifications

• Completed phlebotomy/venepuncture training with practical competency.
• Widely understands infection prevention and control procedures.
• Excellent communication and patient-centric approach.
• Basic IT skills and accurate clinical records.
• Ability to travel reliably between GP practice locations.
• Willing to undertake mandatory training and maintain competencies.

Responsabilités

• Carry out venepuncture and obtain patient consent.
• Label samples correctly and dispatch to labs.
• Record blood test data in the patient record accurately.
• Perform blood pressure measurements and notes in records.
• Maintain stock and ensure clinical areas are clean and prepared.
• Communicate with patients, clinicians and admin staff across locations.
• Work across different GP practices within the PCN.

Connaissances

Phlebotomy training

Infection control

Strong communication

IT skills

Travel between sites

Organisational skills

Formation

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Outils

ICE pathology systems

EMIS Web

Description du poste

Job summary

Greater Preston Primary Care Network is looking for a reliable, experienced and compassionate Phlebotomist to join our team.

This is a permanent, part-time position working 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with five-hour shifts at different practice locations according to service requirements.

Main duties of the job

• Ensure patients are comfortable and relaxed, explain the procedure and obtain their consent before collecting blood samples.
• Undertake venepuncture safely, competently in accordance with training, clinical guidelines, local procedures.
• Ensure blood samples are collected in appropriate containers and accurately labelled using ICE or the relevant pathology requesting system.
• Record blood sample collection accurately in the patient's clinical record in accordance with practice procedures.
• Ensure samples are stored appropriately, dispatched to the relevant laboratories in a timely manner.
• Recognise and upscale difficult blood-taking situations & any significant patient concerns to the clinical team.
• Maintain accurate & confidential patient records.
• Follow infection prevention and control procedures, including the safe handling and disposal of clinical waste and sharps.
• Maintain stock levels of blood-taking equipment & ensure clinical areas are clean, safe & appropriately prepared.
• Communicate effectively with patients, clinicians, administrative staff and the wider PCN team.
• Work flexibly across different GP practice locations within Greater Preston Primary Care Network.
• Undertake blood pressure measurements and accurately record readings in the patient's clinical record.
• Carry out basic patient health assessments and observations. Recognising abnormal observations or clinical concerns to the appropriate clinician.

About us

Greater Preston Primary Care Network is a group of 9 GP practices across the Preston locality working collaboratively to deliver a range of services.

The candidate must be able to travel to the various locations across the locality to provide patient services.

Closing date: 06 November 2026
Salary: Depending on experience
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: A1816-26-0007

Essential

• Completed phlebotomy/venepuncture training with evidence of practical competency.
• Good understanding of infection prevention and control procedures.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a compassionate and patient-centred approach.
• Basic IT skills and ability to maintain accurate clinical records.
• Ability to travel reliably between different GP practice locations.
• Willingness to undertake mandatory training and maintain professional competencies.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.

Desirable

• Qualified to NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care
• Previous experience undertaking venepuncture in a healthcare setting.
• Previous experience working within 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.

Employer contact

For questions about the job, contact: PCN Care Co-ordinator Supriya Ramaswamy, 01772970150
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.