Phlebotomist

The Methodist Church in Britain; Batley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackburn Road Medical Centre in the UK is seeking a phlebotomist to perform venepuncture on patients of all ages within a busy GP practice. You will confirm identity, obtain consent, label samples, and transport specimens while maintaining strict infection control and patient dignity.

Responsibilities include accurate record-keeping, safe handling of specimens, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to ensure efficient service delivery and escalation of any concerns promptly.

Qualifications

• Recognised phlebotomy qualification or evidence of training and competence
• Up-to-date infection prevention and control training
• Basic knowledge of health and safety, sharps handling and clinical waste disposal
• Willingness to undertake mandatory training and continuing professional development

Responsibilities

• Take venepuncture blood samples from patients under practice protocols and established procedures
• Confirm patient identity, explain the procedure, obtain consent and reassure patients
• Label samples at the point of collection and match to the laboratory request
• Prepare, handle, store, package and transport specimens to laboratory requirements
• Provide a safe, compassionate service to patients of all ages, protecting dignity and privacy
• Keep accurate, contemporaneous clinical records and complete laboratory request forms correctly
• Maintain infection prevention and control: hand hygiene, PPE, sharps and clinical waste disposal, and cleaning of rooms and equipment
• Recognise patients who become unwell or have an adverse reaction, act and escalate clinical concerns promptly
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with GDPR and the Data Protection Act
• Keep phlebotomy rooms clean, safe and stocked, check equipment and consumables, report shortages
• Work with the multidisciplinary team to support the efficient running of the phlebotomy service
• Report incidents, specimen errors, rejected samples, near misses and safeguarding concerns

Skills

Communication

Infection control

Organisation

Teamwork

Independence

Education

Phlebotomy qualification

Job description

Blackburn Road Medical Centre, a GP practice, is recruiting a phlebotomist to take blood samples from patients of all ages within its primary care team. The core of the work is venepuncture, correct patient identification and specimen labelling, safe handling and transport of samples, and accurate clinical records. The post stands out for its busy general practice setting, with a strong focus on patient reassurance, dignity and infection control alongside a wider multidisciplinary team. Proven phlebotomy experience and recognised training or evidence of venepuncture competence decide fit.

What the job involves

• Take venepuncture blood samples from patients under practice protocols and established procedures
• Confirm patient identity, explain the procedure, obtain consent and reassure patients
• Label samples at the point of collection and match them to the laboratory request
• Prepare, handle, store, package and transport specimens to laboratory requirements
• Provide a safe, compassionate service to patients of all ages, protecting dignity, privacy and comfort
• Keep accurate, contemporaneous clinical records and complete laboratory request forms correctly
• Maintain infection prevention and control: hand hygiene, PPE, sharps and clinical waste disposal, and cleaning of rooms and equipment
• Recognise patients who become unwell or have an adverse reaction, act and escalation clinical concerns promptly
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with GDPR and the Data Protection Act
• Keep phlebotomy rooms clean, safe and stocked, check equipment and consumables, and report shortages
• Work with the multidisciplinary team to support the efficient running of the phlebotomy service
• Report incidents, specimen errors, rejected samples, near misses and safeguarding concerns

What's required

Qualifications

• Recognised phlebotomy qualification, or equivalent evidence of training and competence
• Up-to-date infection prevention and control training, or willingness to undertake it
• Basic knowledge of health and safety, sharps handling and clinical waste disposal
• Willingness to undertake mandatory training and continuing professional development

Experience

• Proven phlebotomy experience
• Practical experience and competency in venepuncture

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong understanding of infection prevention and control, health and safety and patient confidentiality
• Organised and reliable
• Able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to high standards of patient care