Phlebotomist

The Methodist Church in Britain; Kettering; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Rothwell & Desborough Healthcare Group in the UK is seeking a phlebotomist to join the general practice team. The role focuses on venepuncture, sample handling, and running a treatment room for pre-booked and some urgent appointments, with patient-facing duties throughout morning clinics and potential afternoon sessions.

The post involves strict ID checks, accurate record-keeping, and collaboration with GPs, nurses, and allied health staff to support chronic condition care.

Qualifications

• Qualification in phlebotomy is essential.
• Experience in a phlebotomy clinic preferred.
• Competence in venepuncture and specimen handling.

Responsibilities

• Perform venepuncture for a diverse patient group in morning and possible afternoon clinics.
• Run own treatment room clinics for pre-booked and urgent same-day appointments.
• Carry out strict identification checks and label blood tubes.
• Collect and prepare blood samples safely for laboratory transport.
• Update patient records accurately on the computer system.
• Work with GPs, nurses, HCAs and admin staff to support care.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Education

Phlebotomy qualification

Job description

This phlebotomist post sits in the general practice team at Rothwell & Desborough Healthcare Group, a training practice running two surgery sites. The work centres on venepuncture and sample handling in morning and possibly afternoon clinics, where the postholder runs a treatment room alone through pre-booked and some urgent appointments. Clinics are fast-paced with 5-minute slots, and the role is patient-facing, working alongside GPs, nurses and allied health staff. Qualification in phlebotomy is essential.

What the job involves

• Perform venepuncture for a diverse patient group in morning and possibly afternoon clinics
• Run own treatment room clinics of pre-booked and some urgent same-day appointments
• Carry out strict identification checks and label blood tubes
• Collect and prepare blood samples safely for laboratory transport
• Update patient records accurately on the computer system
• Order pathology equipment for the practice
• Put anxious or nervous patients at ease with a reassuring manner
• Act as patient advocate and refer to colleagues as required
• Work with GPs, nurses, HCAs, allied health professionals and the admin team
• Provide the foundations for chronic conditions care

Qualifications

• Working in a phlebotomy clinic

Experience

• Qualified in phlebotomy

Nice to have

• Experienced in phlebotomy