Phlebotomist / Health Care Assistant

NHS; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local medical practice in Sheffield is seeking a motivated phlebotomist to provide high-quality blood collection services. The ideal candidate will possess a recognised qualification in phlebotomy and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. The role is part-time, offering flexible working patterns, and experience in primary care is desirable. Competitive salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification in phlebotomy or venepuncture is essential.
• Previous experience working in primary care is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood samples through venepuncture from patients as requested.
• Ensure samples are collected in appropriate containers and labelled correctly.
• Demonstrate a compassionate approach to patients and relatives.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Ability to perform stitch removals

Ability to give injections

Education

Recognised qualification in phlebotomy/venepuncture

Tools

SystemOne

ICE request system

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills to provide a high‑quality phlebotomy service to our patients.

Main Duties

• To collect blood samples from patients through venepuncture as requested by clinicians, GPs and other health professionals.
• To collect blood samples safely.
• To ensure blood samples are collected in appropriate containers, labelled correctly, and sent in a timely and correct manner.
• Desirable: Ability to perform stitch removals, dressing changes, INR checks and give various injections such as B12, flu, shingles, etc.

About Us

Beauchief Medical Practice is the new name of the formerly two well‑established GP practices in Sheffield (Abbey Lane Surgery and Totley Rise Medical Centre). We have a friendly team of 25 staff members.

Job Details

• Date posted: 13 October 2025
• Salary: £13,000+ depending on experience
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Part‑time, Flexible working
• Reference number: A3087‑25‑0016
• Locations:
  • Abbey Lane Surgery – 23 Abbey Lane, Sheffield S80BJ
  • Totley Rise Medical Centre – 96 Baslow Road, Sheffield S174DQ

Job Responsibilities

• Collect blood samples from patients through venepuncture as requested by GPs, clinicians and other health professionals.
• Collect blood samples safely.
• Produce accurate labelling on all sample containers using legible handwriting and ensure correct patient details.
• Ensure samples are collected in appropriate containers, labelled correctly and sent in a timely and correct manner.
• Demonstrate a courteous, sympathetic, compassionate and helpful approach to patients, relatives and visitors at all times.
• Understand and meet the needs of patients.
• Have undertaken a recognised assessor’s course for venepuncture.

Qualifications

• Essential: Recognised qualification in phlebotomy/venepuncture.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Previous use of SystemOne.
• Previous use of ICE request system.
• Previous experience working in primary care.

Person Specification

• Previous experience working in primary care.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a DBS check.

Employer Details

• Employer name: Beauchief Medical Practice
• Address: Abbey Lane Surgery – 23 Abbey Lane, Sheffield S80BJ
• Website: https://beauchiefmedicalpractice.nhs.uk