Phlebotomist - Gp Surgery

Buxted Medical Centre; Waldron; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Buxted Medical Centre in East Sussex is seeking a caring Phlebotomist to join our busy primary care team. You will perform venepuncture for registered patients under the Lead Nurse, maintaining safety and compassion.

The role requires a valid venepuncture qualification, excellent communication, and a commitment to patient-centered care. You will work with nursing and lab staff to ensure accurate samples and documentation.

Qualifications

• Relevant venepuncture qualification/certificate.
• Ability to communicate clearly with patients and colleagues.
• Proven teamwork and compassionate patient care.
• Experience recording samples and maintaining logs.
• Understanding of infection prevention and safe handling of clinical waste.

Responsibilities

• Perform venepuncture safely following practice protocols.
• Obtain consent and label/package samples for transport to the laboratory.
• Maintain accurate patient records and specimen logs.
• Liaise with lab staff and nursing team.
• Support infection prevention and control procedures and safe disposal of waste.

Skills

Venepuncture

Communication

Teamwork

Record keeping

Infection control

Education

Venepuncture qualification

Tools

Clinical IT systems

Job description

Job summary

We are looking for a caring, friendly and reliable Phlebotomist to join our busy and supportive primary care team.

Working under the direction of our Lead Nurse, you will play an important role in providing high-quality patient care by undertaking venepuncture for our registered patients. You will be an integral part of our multidisciplinary team, working closely with our nursing and wider practice teams to ensure patients receive a safe, professional and compassionate service.

We are looking for someone with a relevant venepuncture qualification who has excellent communication skills, a positive approach to teamwork and a genuine commitment to putting patients first.

Main duties of the job

• Performing venepuncture safely and in accordance with practice protocols.
• Obtaining patient consent and ensuring samples are correctly labelled, packaged, stored and prepared for timely transportation to the laboratory.
• Maintaining accurate patient records and specimen logs.
• Liaising with laboratory staff and working closely with the nursing team.
• Supporting infection prevention and control procedures, including the safe disposal of clinical waste and management of sharps bins.
• Acting as a chaperone when required.
• Supporting the wider practice team with additional duties as needed.
• Maintaining patient confidentiality and adhering to safeguarding, clinical governance and practice policies.

You will also participate in mandatory training, audits and ongoing learning to help maintain and improve the quality of patient care.

About us

Buxted, East Hoathly and Manor Oak Surgeries provide primary healthcare services to our local communities across three sites in East Sussex. We are a busy general practice with a multidisciplinary team committed to delivering safe, effective and compassionate care to our patients.

Our mission is to place patients at the heart of everything we do, recognising that every patient matters.

We value teamwork, respect, inclusion and continuous improvement. We want our staff to feel supported, to work collaboratively and to contribute to providing the best possible experience for our patients.

Closing date

15 November 2026

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Salary

Depending on experience

Location

Framfield Road, Buxted, East Sussex, TN22 5FD

Essential

• Experience of working with the general public.
• Experience of working in a healthcare setting.
• Relevant qualification in venepuncture.
• Good standard of general education.
• Able to provide evidence of relevant training or qualifications where requested.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform venepuncture safely and competently.
• Able to maintain accurate clinical records and use clinical IT systems.
• Understands the importance of safeguarding adults and children.
• Demonstrates good communication skills and the ability to respond sensitively to patient needs.
• Holds a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and meets occupational health requirements for the role.

Desirable

• Experience of working in a primary care or GP surgery environment.
• Understanding of infection prevention and control measures.
• Additional relevant clinical training or qualifications.
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office and Outlook.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.