Phlebotomist

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

Job summary

Newington Road Surgery is recruiting a phlebotomist to draw blood, label and store samples, and verify patient details before collection. The role is patient-facing, requiring compassionate communication and collaboration with clinicians to ensure accurate and timely specimen collection.

The successful candidate will have completed phlebotomy training and hold a current phlebotomist certification, with the ability to operate within established safety and infection control protocols.

Qualifications

• Completed phlebotomy training programme.
• Current phlebotomist certification.

Responsibilities

• Draw blood by venepuncture and capillary puncture.
• Label and store collected samples correctly for testing.
• Check patient details and confirm specimen labelling.
• Speak with patients professionally and empathetically, addressing their concerns and questions.
• Follow established safety and infection control protocols.
• Work with healthcare professionals to make specimen collection accurate and timely.
• Keep the phlebotomy area clean and organised.

Skills

Venepuncture techniques

Communication skills

Handling stressful situations

Attention to detail

Education

Phlebotomy training

Phlebotomist certification

Job description

Newington Road Surgery, a GP practice, is recruiting a phlebotomist to take blood samples from patients. The core of the work is drawing blood by venepuncture and capillary puncture, labelling and storing specimens, and checking patient details before collection. The post is patient-facing, so the postholder answers concerns and works with clinicians to keep collection accurate and timely. Completed phlebotomy training and a current certification are needed to apply.

What the job involves

• Draw blood by venepuncture and capillary puncture
• Label and store collected samples correctly for testing
• Check patient details and confirm specimen labelling
• Speak with patients professionally and empathetically, addressing their concerns and questions
• Follow established safety and infection control protocols
• Work with healthcare professionals to make specimen collection accurate and timely
• Keep the phlebotomy area clean and organised

Qualifications

• Completed phlebotomy training programme
• Current phlebotomist certification

Skills & knowledge

• Strong knowledge of venepuncture techniques and blood collection procedures
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Handling stressful situations with professionalism and empathy
• Attention to detail in specimen collection and labelling