Phlebotomist

Hereford Medical Group; Hereford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25-30 days annual leave (pro rata for/

Onsite Occupational Health

Cycle to Work Scheme

NHS Pension

Specsavers eVoucher

Blue Light Card

Job summary

Hereford Medical Group in Hereford is seeking a phlebotomist to join our friendly team. You will provide 20-30 hours per week and have completed a recognised Venepuncture course. Prior experience of 6 months as a phlebotomist or healthcare role is required.

Based at our purpose-built site in Hereford city centre, you will work with a supportive team leader, with opportunities for flexible patterns including evenings and Saturdays to fit family commitments.

Qualifications

• Recognised Venepuncture Course.
• Commitment to professional development.

Responsibilities

• Carry out venepuncture to obtain blood samples in line with clinical guidelines.
• Prepare patients and ensure their comfort.
• Label and label specimens correctly and store/dispatch samples.
• Record all procedures in patient records.
• Check patient identity and report anomalies to senior staff.
• Support the clinical team and maintain a safe, clean clinical environment.

Education

Venepuncture course

Job description

Job summary

Come and join our friendly and dedicated team as a phlebotomist. We are looking for someone who has completed a recognised Venepuncture course and can provide 20-30 hours a week of phlebotomy.

You should have at least 6 months experience of working in the role as a Phlebotomist or as part of another healthcare role.

If you are passionate about patient care and enjoy working in a supportive environment, this could be the perfect role for you.

You will be working as part of a supportive team delivering services from our purpose-built site in the centre of Hereford, with guidance from a dedicated team leader.

There are opportunities to work flexibly around family commitments and childcare, as we provide evening and Saturday services.

We may close this advert early if sufficient applications are received.

Main duties of the job

As a Phlebotomist within our Team, you will carry out high quality venepuncture to support patient care across our sites. Your duties will include taking blood samples in line with clinical guidelines, correctly labelling and preparing specimens, ensuring timely dispatch to laboratories, and accurately recording all procedures. You will help put patients at ease, report any concerns to clinical staff, and work closely with the wider team to maintain safe, clean, and professional clinical environments.

About us

Our main hub is a modern, purpose built practice located in the centre of Hereford, close to the train station. We also operate from three other branch sites. We are a people centred organisation, caring for approximately 49,000 patients and employing around 180 permanent staff, alongside a range of trainees.

We place great value on our team and offer a comprehensive range of employee benefits, including:

• 25 - 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), dependent on length of service (pro rata for parttime staff)
• Onsite Occupational Health services and support
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Generous NHS Pension Scheme
• Specsavers eVoucher (one per year)
• Access to the Blue Light Card discount scheme

Our mission is to provide high quality, compassionate primary care to our community.

This role must not be advertised or represented by third parties without written authorisation.

Job responsibilities

The postholder will carry out venepuncture to obtain blood samples in line with clinical guidelines and internal referrals. Key duties include preparing patients and ensuring their comfort, collecting and accurately labelling specimens, storing and dispatching samples appropriately, and recording all procedures in patient records. The role also involves checking patient identity, reporting anomalies or concerns to senior staff, supporting the clinical team, and maintaining safe, clean, and compliant clinical environments.

Qualifications

Essential

• Recognised Venepuncture Course.
• A demonstrable commitment to professional development.

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.

Employer details

Employer name:
Hereford Medical Group

Address:
Station Medical Centre, Station Approach, Hereford, HR1 1BB, United Kingdom

Employer's website:
https://www.herefordmedicalgroup.co.uk/

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:
Human Resources Team, [e-mail], 01432806817

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