Phlebotomist

Harborough Field Surgery; Rushden; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Harborough Field Surgery in Rushden is seeking a skilled Phlebotomist to join our friendly general practice team for two part-time morning clinics. Hours are 8am - 1pm, Monday to Friday, supporting patient care in a busy GP setting.

You will obtain venous blood samples, ensure proper labelling and timely transport, and work closely with GPs and nurses to support chronic care and diagnostics. A collaborative, patient‑focused environment awaits.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with the general public.
• Experience in a healthcare setting and primary care environment.
• Infection prevention and control knowledge.
• General education proof or qualifications as required for the post.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient consent for the collection of a blood sample.
• Perform venepuncture in accordance with practice protocols.
• Maintain accurate patient records on the clinical IT system and ensure specimens are ready for onward transportation.
• Ensure correct labelling, packaging and storing of samples.
• Use the specimen log effectively and resolve discrepancies.
• Ensure samples are sent to the laboratory in a timely manner.
• Liaise with NHS Trust laboratory staff.
• Work with nursing staff and seek guidance as needed.
• Be an integral part of the general practice team.
• Act as a chaperone as required.
• Manage clinical waste and sharps bins per IPC policy.
• Work within national and local protocols that exist.
• Be aware of safeguarding duties for adults and children.
• Support administrative team as required.
• Complete mandatory training and induction.
• Contribute to clinical governance.
• Maintain a clean, tidy working area at all times.
• Attend formal appraisal at least every 12 months with progress reviews.

Skills

Venepuncture

Clinical IT system

Safeguarding

Chaperone procedure

Clinical governance

Vetting and records

Education

General education standard

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Come and join our friendly, growing team!

As the first point of contact for many of our patients each day, you will play a vital role in providing a reassuring, high-quality experience.

We are looking to recruit 2 part-time positions and the hours are 8am - 1pm Monday - Friday.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an experienced and precise Phlebotomist to join our friendly general practice team. In this vital role, you will be the face of our morning clinics, performing venepuncture for a diverse patient demographic. You will ensure blood samples are collected efficiently, accurately recorded, and safely prepared for laboratory transport. Working closely with our GPs, nursing team and allied healthcare professionals, you will provide the foundations for chronic conditions care.

About us

We are a friendly, welcoming and forward‑thinking GMS training practice located on the outskirts of Rushden in a purpose‑built medical centre opened in 2006.

We currently serve approximately 14,000 patients and are supported by:

• 9 GP Partners/Doctors
• 2 Treatment Room Nurses
• 2 Nursing Associates
• First Contact Physiotherapy
• Paramedic Home Visiting Service
• Daily Paediatric Nurse Clinics
• Social Prescribing and Care Coordination services

Our Practice Manager works alongside an experienced Operations Manager, supported by an administrative team of 8 Receptionists and 7 Administrator/Secretaries.

We are proud to be:

• A consistent QoF performer
• A GP training practice hosting GP Trainees and Cambridge University Medical Students
• A provider of GP Enhanced Access services
• A practice delivering family planning and minor surgery clinics

Most importantly, we have a strong and supportive team culture. We are committed to investing in staff development and creating a positive working environment where individuals can thrive.

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilitiesof the Phlebotomist in delivering health services. There may be, on occasion,a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factorssuch as workload and staffing levels.

• Obtain patient consent for the collection of a bloodsample
• Perform venepuncture in accordance with practiceprotocols
• Maintain accurate patient records on the clinical ITsystem and ensure specimens are ready for onward transportation
• Ensure the correct labelling, packaging and storing ofsamples
• Effective use of the specimen log, resolving anydiscrepancies
• Ensure samples are sent to the laboratory in a timelymanner
• Maintain effective liaison with the NHS Trust laboratorystaff
• Work collaboratively with the nursing team, seekingguidance when necessary for patient related matters
• Be an integral part of the general practice team
• Act as a chaperone as required
• Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas andsharps bins are replaced in accordance with the organisations IPC Policy
• Work within national and local protocols where theseexist
• Be aware of duties and responsibilities regarding currentlegislation and adhere to practice policies and procedures on safeguardingadults and safeguarding children
• Support the administrative team on anas-required basis
• Undertake all mandatory training and induction programmes
• Contribute to and embrace the spectrum of clinicalgovernance
• Maintain a clean, tidy, effective working area at alltimes
• Attend a formalappraisal with their manager at least every 12 months. Once aperformance/training objective has been set, progress will be reviewed on aregular basis so that new objectives can be agreed

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience of working with the general public
• Experience of working in a healthcare setting
• Has worked in a primary care environment
• Understanding of infection prevention and control measures

Qualifications

• Good standard of general education
• There may need to be proof of any courses or training qualifications commensurate with the post

Other

• Occupational Health clearance

Clinical Knowledge and skills

• Able to perform venepuncture
• Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to colleagues
• Clinical IT system user skills and the ability to record accurate clinical notes
• Understanding of safeguarding adults and children
• Broad knowledge of clinical governance
• Understanding of the chaperone procedure

Personal Qualities

• Ability to follow legal, ethical and clinical policy and procedure
• Knowledge of and ability to work to key policies and procedures
• Ability to use own initiative, discretion, and sensitivity
• Able to get along with people from all backgrounds and communities, respecting lifestyles and diversity
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Excellent communication skills and effective in communicating and understanding patient needs
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
• Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
• High levels of integrity and loyalty
• Clear, polite telephone manner
• Flexible and cooperative
• Demonstrate personal accountability, emotional resilience and work well under pressure
• Competent in the use of MS Office and Outlook
• Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
• Good organisational skills

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.