Phlebotomist

GP Suite; Jarrow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare practice in Jarrow is seeking a friendly and reliable Phlebotomist to join their General Practice team. The role involves performing safe blood collections, providing patient support, and maintaining confidentiality. Responsibilities include venepuncture, preparing samples for laboratories, and assisting the nursing team. Ideal candidates should have NVQ qualifications and experience in primary care settings. The practice values patient care and teamwork, making this a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform venepuncture and other blood sampling procedures safely.
• Prepare, label, and handle samples for transport.
• Provide patient reassurance and maintain confidentiality.
• Record and update patient information in clinical systems.
• Assist the nursing team with clinical tasks as needed.

Skills

Venepuncture

Patient support

Infection control

Education

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.