Phlebotomist

Ridgeway View Family Practice; Wroughton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare practice in Wroughton is seeking a skilled Phlebotomist. The successful candidate will be responsible for collecting blood samples from patients, ensuring correct identification and labelling, and maintaining high hygiene standards. Ideal candidates should have certified phlebotomy training, and previous experience in healthcare. The role offers a supportive working environment and competitive salary. Background in infection control is necessary, along with great interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Phlebotomy training course.
• Previous experience in a phlebotomy or healthcare role.
• Knowledge of infection control and confidentiality standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform venepuncture and capillary blood sampling on patients.
• Ensure correct patient identification and labelling of samples.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and infection control.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work calmly with anxious patients

Education

Certified Phlebotomy training

Certificate in Venepuncture and Capillary Blood Sampling

Basic life support (BLS)

Tools

System One

Job description

Job summary

Phlebotomist

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Phlebotomist to join our healthcare team. The successful candidate will be responsible for collecting blood samples from patients safely and efficiently while providing a high standard of patient care and maintaining strict infection control procedures.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities

• Perform venepuncture and capillary blood sampling on patients of all ages
• Ensure correct patient identification and accurate labelling of samples
• Prepare samples for laboratory analysis in line with protocols
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, infection control, and health and safety
• Reassure patients and provide clear explanations of procedures
• Record and update patient information accurately
• Dispose of clinical waste safely and appropriately
• Report any adverse reactions or incidents promptly
• Maintain stock levels and equipment cleanliness

Requirements

• Certified Phlebotomy training or relevant healthcare qualification
• Previous experience in a phlebotomy or healthcare role
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work calmly with anxious or vulnerable patients
• Good attention to detail and organisational skills
• Knowledge of infection control and confidentiality standardsli>

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of System One

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Supportive and professional working environment

About us

Ridgeway View Family Practice is a semi‑rural practice serving ~15,000 patients in and around Wroughton and the surrounding areas. We have two practice locations, one in Wroughton and a small branch surgery in Chiseldon, which is also our busy dispensary. We have a large and mixed team of GPs, ANPs, Nurses, Paramedics, Physio, Mental Health Nurse and a strong team of reception and administrative staff.

Qualifications

Essential

• Completion of an accredited Phlebotomy training course
• Certificate in Venepuncture and Capillary Blood Sampling
• Basic life support (BLS)
• Understanding of infection prevention and control procedures

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.

Employer details

Ridgeway View Family Practice

Wroughton Health Centre

Barrett Way

Wroughton

Wiltshire

SN4 9LW

Website: https://www.ridgewayviewfamilypractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)