Phlebotomist (Park Leys)

Coventry North Primary Care Network; Coventry; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare practice in Coventry is seeking a Phlebotomist to join their clinical team. The role involves providing safe blood collection services, ensuring patient comfort, and maintaining clinical protocols across multiple sites. Ideal candidates will have a background in healthcare, strong communication skills, and a commitment to high-quality patient care. This position offers a supportive work environment focused on teamwork and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a healthcare setting.
• Awareness of blood-borne viruses.
• Able to use EMIS clinical computing system.
• Experience in a General Practice setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform venepuncture safely and professionally.
• Ensure accurate patient identification.
• Label and prepare blood samples.
• Maintain a clean and well-organized clinical area.
• Support smooth patient flow and communication.

Skills

Calm demeanor

Compassion

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Education

Experience in a healthcare setting

Knowledge of blood-borne viruses

Familiarity with EMIS

Experience in General Practice

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity to join Park Leys Medical Practice as a Phlebotomist, playing an important hands‑on role in supporting our clinical team and delivering high-quality patient care. You will work across all three of our site; Keresley Green, Keresley End and Fillongley and must be confident working at any location depending on service needs.

As a key member of our clinical support team, you will provide safe, accurate and reassuring blood collection services while ensuring every patient feels comfortable, respected and supported. You will work closely with our Nursing Team , GPs and administrative colleagues to ensure samples are taken, documented and processed efficiently.

If you are calm, compassionate and detail-focused, with a commitment to excellent patient care, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference within a friendly and supportive practice environment.

Main duties of the job

In this role, youll carry out venepuncture safely and professionally, ensuring accurate patient identification, clear sample labelling and compliance with all practice protocols. You will record each procedure in the patients electronic record, prepare samples for collection, and ensure timely dispatch to the appropriate laboratory.

You will be responsible for maintaining a clean and well‑organised clinical area, reporting anomalies to the Nursing Team Lead and escalating urgent concerns to the On‑Call GP. You will also work closely with the Reception and Administration Teams to support smooth patient flow and good communication throughout the practice.

This role is suited to someone who works well under pressure, can communicate clearly with patients and takes pride in delivering safe, high‑quality care across multiple practice locations.

About us

At Park Leys Medical Practice, you will join a warm, supportive and professional team that works collaboratively across three sites to deliver the best possible care for our patients. Our environment is friendly, well‑organised and focused on teamwork, ensuring that staff feel supported even during busy periods.

You will work closely with our Nursing Team, GPs, Clinical Pharmacist, administrative teams and wider multidisciplinary colleagues who share the same commitment to patient‑centred care. We value strong communication, reliability and a respectful approach to both patients and staff.

The practice promotes continuous learning, high standards and a culture of improvement. You will be part of a team that recognises your contribution, supports your development and works together to create a positive, inclusive environment for staff and patients alike.

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Welcome patientswarmly, ensuring they feel comfortable, relaxed and informed before bloodcollection.

Verify patientidentity accurately and check details against the clinicians request form.

Obtain venousblood samples safely and professionally, following practice protocols andinfection control standards.

Label all samplesclearly, legibly and accurately to ensure correct patient identification.

Use the correctsample containers and follow appropriate storage and handling procedures.

Record details ofeach blood sample in the patients electronic record in line with practiceprocesses.

Prepare, packageand dispatch samples to the appropriate laboratory in a timely manner.

Identify andreport any unexpected findings, sample issues or patient concerns to theNursing Team.

Escalate urgentor significant clinical concerns immediately to the On‑Call GP.

Maintain a clean,safe and well‑stocked clinical environment.

Ensure allequipment is used, cleaned and stored according to infection prevention andcontrol policies.

Provide supportand clear communication to Reception and Administration teams to aid patientflow and coordination.

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience of working in a healthcare setting
• Awareness of blood‑borne viruses
• Able to use EMIS clinical computing system
• Experience of working in a General Practice setting

Qualifications

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.