Phlebotomist

Woodcote Medical; Greater London, Coulsdon; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Woodcote Medical in Greater London is seeking an experienced Phlebotomist to join our friendly GP practice. You will perform phlebotomy, collect samples, and support clinical teams while ensuring patient comfort. The role is 21.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, across Purley and Coulsdon sites.

You should be confident, patient-focused and able to work independently within a multidisciplinary team. Qualified in Phlebotomy, with excellent communication and infection-control awareness, you will

Qualifications

• Qualified in Phlebotomy with relevant certification or training.
• Excellent communication and patient-facing skills.
• Demonstrated infection control knowledge and practice.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy safely, confidently and efficiently.
• Collect blood samples for laboratory investigations.
• Identify, label and handle samples accurately.
• Follow infection prevention and control procedures.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and patient records.
• Provide a calm, professional experience for anxious patients.
• Keep the clinical area clean, safe and well-organised.
• Collaborate with the wider multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Communication

Patient-focused

Calm and empathetic

Attention to detail

Infection prevention

Independent working

Reliability

Education

Qualified in Phlebotomy

Job description

We are looking for a friendly, experienced and confident Phlebotomist to join our supportive and welcoming GP practice.

Main duties of the job

This is an important patient-facing role within our clinical team. You will be responsible for providing safe, efficient and compassionate phlebotomy services to our patients, ensuring they have a positive and reassuring experience throughout their appointment.

About us

Woodcote Medical is a well-established suburban practice with approx. 18,000 patients across two locations in Purley and Coulsdon. Our multidisciplinary team includes GPs, Clinical Pharmacists, ANPs, a Paramedic, Nurses, HCAs, First Contact Physios, and a large administrative and patient services team.

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy safely, confidently and efficiently
• Collect blood samples for a range of laboratory investigations
• Accurately identify, label and handle patient samples in accordance with practice and laboratory procedures
• Follow all relevant infection prevention and control procedures
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and patient records
• Provide a calm, professional and reassuring experience, particularly for patients who may be anxious or nervous about having blood taken
• Maintain a clean, safe and well‑organised clinical environment
• Work effectively as part of the wider multidisciplinary practice team.

Working Pattern

Monday to Friday, 7:45am to 12:00pm (21.25 hours per week)

The role involves working within 5‑minute appointment slots, so confidence, efficiency and excellent practical skills are essential.

The successful candidate will also need to be flexible to work across our Purley and Coulsdon surgery sites.

Person Specification

Experience

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Professional, friendly and genuinely patient‑focused
• Calm, reassuring and empathetic manner
• Reliable, organised and able to work independently
• Excellent attention to detail when handling, labelling and documenting samples
• An understanding of infection prevention, clinical governance and patient safety
• Adaptable and willing to work across both practice locations

Qualifications

• Qualified in Phlebotomy

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.