Phlebotomist

Rushden Medical Centre; Northampton, Rushden; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Northampton is seeking a skilled phlebotomist to collect blood samples and ensure patient comfort. The role involves maintaining accurate records, organizing appointments, and working collaboratively with the clinical team. Candidates must have a qualification in venepuncture and experience in a GP practice. This position provides an opportunity to contribute to patient care in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Venepuncture is mandatory for this role.
• Experience in a GP practice is essential.
• Clear and polite telephone manner required.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood samples safely and accurately.
• Maintain infection control standards.
• Manage patient flow by organizing appointments.

Skills

Record clinical notes

Polite telephone manner

Time management

Use of Office and Outlook

Education

GCSE level or equivalent

Qualification in Venepuncture

Training in Infection Prevention and Control

Tools

SystemOne

Job description

A phlebotomist plays a key part in the smooth running of patient care. Their primary role is to collect blood samples safely, accurately, and with as much comfort as possible for the patient. This includes identifying the correct tests, preparing the equipment, confirming patient details, and ensuring samples are labelled and handled properly so they reach the laboratory in good condition.

Main duties of the job

They also help manage the flow of patients by organising appointments, maintaining infection control standards, and reassuring individuals who may be anxious about having blood taken. In many practices, phlebotomists support the clinical team by spotting issues that may need clinical attention, such as difficulties finding a vein or unexpected symptoms during a procedure.

This role will work across 3 local practices: Rushden Medical Centre, County Surgery and Brook Medical Centre

About us

Rushden Medical Centre is a GP practice serving the community in and around Rushden. With a strong and diverse clinical team, the practice provides comprehensive, patient-focused primary care designed to meet the needs of a growing population.

We offer an extensive range of general medical services, including routine and urgent appointments, chronic disease management, health screening, and enhanced services delivered by our multidisciplinary workforce. Our size allows us to combine the accessibility of traditional general practice with the resilience and breadth of expertise found in larger clinical teams.

Rushden Medical Centre is committed to delivering safe, effective care while continually improving patient experience. We embrace innovation, support staff development, and work collaboratively with local health and social care partners to ensure high-quality, responsive services for our community.

Job responsibilities

The coreresponsibilities of the Phlebotomist are as follows. On occasion, there may bea requirement to carry out tasks not listed below, that are within thereasonable scope of the role.

• Obtainpatients consent for the collection of a blood sample
• Performingvenepuncture in accordance with practice protocols
• Correctlabelling, packaging and storing of samples
• Effectiveuse of the specimen log, resolving any discrepancies
• Ensuringsamples are sent to the laboratory in a timely manner
• Maintainingan effective liaison with laboratory staff
• Workingcollaboratively with the nursing team, seeking guidance when necessary forpatient related matters

In addition to thecore responsibilities, the Phlebotomist may be requested to;

1. Partake inaudit as directed by the audit lead
2. Participatein local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
3. Supportand participate in shared learning throughout the organisation
4. Completeopening and closing procedures in accordance with the rota

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
• Qualification in Venepuncture
• Training in Infection Prevention and Control

Experience

• Experience in a GP practice
• Experience with SystemOne
• Ability to record clinical notes
• Clear, polite telephone manner
• Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
• Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
• Effective time management

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.