Skilled Phlebotomist for GP Practice Team

NHS Jobs; Buxted; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs is seeking a healthcare assistant/phlebotomist to work within a general practice team. The post-holder will perform venepuncture for the practice population and support the nursing team under supervision.

They will maintain records, ensure samples are properly prepared, labelled and transported, and contribute to governance and training as part of a busy primary care setting. The role involves accountability, adherence to infection prevention policies, and flexible support across

Qualifications

• Obtaining patient consent before collecting blood samples.
• Performing venepuncture in accordance with practice protocols.
• Maintaining accurate patient records on the clinical IT system and ensuring specimens are ready for onward transportation.
• Ensuring samples are correctly labelled, packaged and stored.
• Maintaining the specimen log and resolving any discrepancies.
• Ensuring samples are sent to the laboratory in a timely manner.
• Liaising effectively with NHS Trust laboratory staff.
• Working collaboratively with the nursing team and seeking guidance on patient-related matters when necessary.
• Acting as a chaperone when required.
• Ensuring clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins are replaced in accordance with the practice Infection Prevention and Control Policy.
• Working within relevant national and local protocols.
• Understanding and complying with safeguarding responsibilities for adults and children.
• Supporting the administrative team when required.
• Undertaking all mandatory training and induction programmes.
• Contributing to clinical governance and quality improvement.
• Maintaining a clean, tidy and effective working environment.
• Attending an annual appraisal and working towards agreed performance and training objectives.

Responsibilities

• Obtaining patient consent before collecting blood samples.
• Performing venepuncture in accordance with practice protocols.
• Maintaining accurate patient records on the clinical IT system and ensuring specimens are ready for onward transportation.
• Ensuring samples are correctly labelled, packaged and stored.
• Maintaining the specimen log and resolving any discrepancies.
• Ensuring samples are sent to the laboratory in a timely manner.
• Liaising effectively with NHS Trust laboratory staff.
• Working collaboratively with the nursing team and seeking guidance on patient-related matters when necessary.
• Acting as a chaperone when required.
• Ensuring clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins are replaced in accordance with the practice Infection Prevention and Control Policy.
• Working within relevant national and local protocols.
• Understanding and complying with safeguarding responsibilities for adults and children.
• Supporting the administrative team when required.
• Undertaking all mandatory training and induction programmes.
• Contributing to clinical governance and quality improvement.
• Maintaining a clean, tidy and effective working environment.
• Attending an annual appraisal and working towards agreed performance and training objectives.
• Participating in audits and local initiatives to improve service delivery.

Skills

Venepuncture

Teamwork

Data protection

Infection prevention

Communication

Job description

NHS Jobs is seeking a healthcare assistant/phlebotomist to work within a general practice team. The post-holder will perform venepuncture for the practice population and support the nursing team under supervision.

They will maintain records, ensure samples are properly prepared, labelled and transported, and contribute to governance and training as part of a busy primary care setting. The role involves accountability, adherence to infection prevention policies, and flexible support across