Phlebotomist

NHS; Jarrow; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable healthcare organization in Jarrow is seeking a friendly and reliable Phlebotomist to join their General Practice team. In this patient-facing role, the Phlebotomist will perform safe and accurate blood collections while providing reassurance to patients and maintaining confidentiality. The position requires experience in primary care and knowledge of infection control. The selected candidate will also collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure efficient patient care, all while adhering to NHS policies.

Qualifications

• Experience working in primary care is essential.
• Exposure to healthcare settings is required.
• Knowledge of infection control standards is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform venepuncture and blood sampling procedures.
• Prepare and label samples for laboratories.
• Communicate effectively with patients and staff.

Skills

Experience of working in primary care

Experience of working in a healthcare setting

Understanding of infection prevention and control measures

Education

Qualified to NVQ level 2/3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

We are seeking a friendly and reliable Phlebotomist to join our General Practice team. In this patient-facing role, you will perform safe and accurate blood collections (venepuncture), ensuring samples are correctly labelled and prepared for laboratory analysis. You will provide reassurance and support to patients, maintaining dignity and confidentiality at all times.

Working closely with GPs, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, you will contribute to the efficient delivery of patient care while following NHS policies, infection control procedures, and health and safety standards.

Main duties of the job

Perform venepuncture and other blood sampling procedures safely and accurately.

Prepare, label, and handle samples for transport to external laboratories.

Ensure patient identity is checked and consent is obtained prior to procedures.

Provide reassurance and support to patients, including those with needle anxiety.

Record and update patient information accurately in clinical IT systems.

Maintain a clean, safe, and organised work environment, adhering to infection control and health & safety policies.

Communicate effectively with patients, colleagues, and laboratory staff.

Assist with additional clinical tasks as required, supporting the GP practice team.

About us

The GP Suite is a friendly, well-established GP practice located in Jarrow, serving a patient population of approximately 4,550. Our clinical team includes three GP Partners, two Advanced Clinical Practitioners and two Practice Nurses, all of whom are supported by an excellent Administration, Reception and Management team.

We are committed to providing the highest standard of patient care and pride ourselves on fostering a supportive, collaborative working environment. We also maintain strong working relationships with local healthcare providers and external services to ensure seamless, high-quality care for our patients.

Job responsibilities

Working under the direction of the Nurse Manager and as part ofthe practice multidisciplinary team, the post-holder will be responsible forperforming venepuncture, as requested by the clinical team, to the entitledpatient population. In addition, thePhlebotomist will be expected to support the nursing team on an as requiredbasis.

The GP Suite will ensure thepost-holder has access to appropriate clinical supervision and an appropriatenamed individual in the organisation to provide general advice and support on aday-to-day basis.

The post-holder will be an integral part ofthe general practice team.

See attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience of working in primary care
• Experience of working in a healthcare setting
• Understanding of infection prevention and control measures

Qualifications

• Qualified to NVQ level 2/3 in Health and Social Care

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.