Phlebotomist

The Methodist Church in Britain; Watnall; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Alternative government-based scheme

Flexible work-life balance

Education and apprenticeship schemes

Cycle to work scheme

Blue Light Card scheme

Free parking

Job summary

Primary Integrated Community Services (PICS) in a busy GP practice is seeking a phlebotomist to support diagnosis, monitoring and treatment through venepuncture and accurate specimen handling.

You will obtain consent, collect blood, and ensure proper labelling and timely transport of samples, working with GPs and nurses to maintain high standards of care.

Qualifications

• Venepuncture qualification or equivalent.
• English and Mathematics at a suitable level.
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD).

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient consent and perform venepuncture safely in line with practice protocols.
• Provide an excellent patient experience during blood collection.
• Record patient information accurately on SystmOne.
• Label, package and store specimens correctly.
• Ensure samples reach the laboratory within required timescales.
• Work with clinicians and practice colleagues, seeking nursing guidance as needed.
• Take part in practice audits and contribute to service improvement.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

IT skills

Record keeping

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Venepuncture qualification

English & Mathematics

CPD records

Job description

A phlebotomist post with Primary Integrated Community Services, based in a busy GP practice and taking blood from patients to support diagnosis, monitoring and treatment. The role covers consent, venepuncture, labelling and storing samples, keeping records on SystmOne and getting specimens to the laboratory on time. It runs as Wednesday and Thursday early shifts from 7:15am to 1:15pm, alongside GPs and nurses. A venepuncture qualification and General Practice experience are required.

What the job involves

• Obtain patient consent and perform venepuncture safely in line with practice protocols
• Provide an excellent patient experience during blood collection
• Record patient information accurately on SystmOne
• Label, package and store specimens correctly
• Use the specimen log and resolve discrepancies
• Ensure samples reach the laboratory within required timescales
• Work with clinicians and practice colleagues, seeking nursing guidance on patient matters
• Take part in practice audit as directed by the audit lead
• Contribute to local initiatives to improve service delivery and patient care
• Share learning within the practice
• Carry out other tasks as workload and staffing require

What’s required

Qualifications

• Relevant venepuncture qualification
• Good standard of education including English and Mathematics (or equivalent)
• Details of continuing professional development (CPD)

Experience

• Experience working in a General Practice setting
• Experience providing care or services directly to members of the publicExamples of experience matched to the job description

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent communication skills
• Organisational skills
• IT skills
• Accurate clinical record keeping
• Working effectively in a multidisciplinary team
• Knowledge and skills matched to the job description, with examples

Other

• Statement of why you want the role and why you are a good fit

What’s offered

• Alternative government-based scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Competitive leave including maternity, paternity, adoption, study leave and sickness provision
• Access to education, training and apprenticeship schemes
• Flexible approach to work-life balance
• Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Access to Blue Light Card scheme
• Free parking across many sites
• Personalised induction into the company and job role