Phlebotomist- Maternity cover

The Welby Group (registered as Welby Healthcare Limited); Coningsby; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick pay

Free parking

Annual leave 28 days + bank holidays (

Staff events

Friendly working environment

Forward-thinking primary care

Job summary

The Welby Group is recruiting an experienced Phlebotomist to join New Coningsby Surgery on a part-time basis to provide maternity cover. The role involves taking blood samples from patients, labelling samples accurately and working 2 days per week (Mon, Tue) 08:00–13:00, within a supportive primary care team.

We seek someone confident performing phlebotomy with good Health & Safety and Infection Prevention knowledge, and excellent patient-facing communication.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a phlebotomy service
• Able to perform phlebotomy procedures confidently and without direct supervision
• Good understanding of Health & Safety and Infection Prevention and Control procedures
• Accurate and methodical, with good attention to detail
• Able to complete associated administration, record keeping and sample labelling
• Good communication and patient-facing skills
• Caring and compassionate approach to patient care

Responsibilities

• Taking blood samples from patients safely and correctly
• Ensuring samples are labelled accurately and stored appropriately
• Provide a high-quality, patient-centred service in collaboration with the practice team

Skills

Phlebotomy experience

Independence

Health & Safety

Infection prevention

Attention to detail

IT literate

Patient communication

Tools

Labelling systems

Job description

Are you an experienced Phlebotomist who takes pride in providing a caring and professional service to patients? Are you confident working independently and keen to be part of a friendly and supportive practice team?

Fantastic! We are recruiting for an experienced Phlebotomist to join New Coningsby Surgery on a part-time basis to provide maternity cover.

This is a fixed-term maternity cover position, working 2 days per week on Mondays and Tuesdays, 08:00–13:00.

As a Phlebotomist, you will be responsible for taking blood samples from patients safely and correctly, ensuring samples are labelled accurately and stored appropriately so they can be processed without the need to recall patients.

You will be caring and approachable, with the ability to put patients at ease, particularly those who may feel anxious about having blood taken. You will work closely with the wider practice team to provide a high-quality, patient-centred service.

WHOM ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Previous experience working in a phlebotomy service

Able to perform phlebotomy procedures confidently and without direct supervision

Good understanding of Health & Safety and Infection Prevention and Control procedures

Accurate and methodical, with good attention to detail

Able to complete associated administration, record keeping and sample labelling

Good communication and patient-facing skills

Caring and compassionate approach to patient care

IT literate

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

Sick Pay Scheme

Free parking

Annual leave entitlement of 28 days plus bank holidays, pro rata

Staff events

A friendly and supportive working environment

The opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking and innovative primary care organisation

ABOUT US

The Welby Group is a network of practices across Lincolnshire, caring for thousands of patients across our local communities. We are always looking for ways to improve our services and deliver high-quality, patient-centred care.

Joining our team means becoming part of a dynamic and innovative organisation that is committed to developing primary care and supporting our staff.

Our mission is simple: to provide high-quality care tailored to each patient's needs, while creating a positive and supportive environment where our staff can grow and succeed.

We are committed to advancing sustainable healthcare through innovation and collaboration. Our core values — Opportunity, Enthusiasm, Support, Innovation, Family and Balance — are at the heart of how we work and how we support our teams.

The Welby Group is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.