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Reference: 2445747
Job summary
Redwell Medical Centre are looking for an experienced phlebotomist to join our treatment area team for 25 hours per week.
Hours
Mon 9.00-2.00
Tues 8.30-1.30
Wed 9.00-2.00
Thurs 8.30 - 1.30
Fri 9.00-2.00
You may be expected to be available for additional overtime shifts to cover annual leave or occasionally cover for sickness.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for performing venepuncture for both adults and children, as requested by the clinical team, hospitals or any other service, to the entitled patient population. You will also be expected to support the wider nursing and clinical team on an as required basis. You will ensure all samples collected will be labelled and stored appropriately, ready for sample collections throughout the day.Full details, including any other responsibility, are included in the Job Description attached.
About us
Our Practice consists of 4 Partners (3 GPs and 1 Advanced Pharmacist Practitioner), 4 Salaried GPs, 1 Advanced Nurse Practitioner, 2 Practices Nurses, 1 Nurse Associate and a HCA.We have a friendly administration team of approx 14 staff led by the Operations Manager, Business Manager, Office Manager and Admin Support Manager. We also work closely with the PCN (Primary Care Network) and use the services of a Pharmacist, Mental Health Worker, Paramedic Home Visiting Service, Physiotherapists and Social Prescribers.
We are an EMIS web practice with approximately 12,500 registered patients living in the Wellingborough area and surrounding villages.
Details
Date posted
23 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£12.90 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
A0810-26-0010
Job locations
1 Turner Road
Wellingborough
Northamptonshire
NN8 4UT
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of the Phlebotomist in delivering health services. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels.
Obtain patient consent for the collection of a blood sample
Perform venepuncture in accordance with practice protocols
Maintain accurate patient records on the clinical IT system and ensure specimens are ready for onward transportation
Ensure the correct labelling, packaging and storing of samples
Effective use of the specimen log, resolving any discrepancies
Ensure samples are sent to the laboratory in a timely manner
Maintain effective liaison with the NHS Trust laboratory staff
Work collaboratively with the nursing team, seeking guidance when necessary for patient related matters
Be an integral part of the general practice team
Act as a chaperone as required
Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins are replaced in accordance with the organisations IPC Policy
Work within national and local protocols where these exist
Be aware of duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to practice policies and procedures on safeguarding adults and safeguarding children
Support the administrative team on an as-required basis
Undertake all mandatory training and induction programmes
Contribute to and embrace the spectrum of clinical governance
Maintain a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times
Attend a formal appraisal with their manager at least every 12 months. Once a performance/training objective has been set, progress will be reviewed on a regular basis so that new objectives can be agreed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of the Phlebotomist in delivering health services. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels.
Obtain patient consent for the collection of a blood sample
Perform venepuncture in accordance with practice protocols
Maintain accurate patient records on the clinical IT system and ensure specimens are ready for onward transportation
Ensure the correct labelling, packaging and storing of samples
Effective use of the specimen log, resolving any discrepancies
Ensure samples are sent to the laboratory in a timely manner
Maintain effective liaison with the NHS Trust laboratory staff
Work collaboratively with the nursing team, seeking guidance when necessary for patient related matters
Be an integral part of the general practice team
Act as a chaperone as required
Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins are replaced in accordance with the organisations IPC Policy
Work within national and local protocols where these exist
Be aware of duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to practice policies and procedures on safeguarding adults and safeguarding children
Support the administrative team on an as-required basis
Undertake all mandatory training and induction programmes
Contribute to and embrace the spectrum of clinical governance
Maintain a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times
Attend a formal appraisal with their manager at least every 12 months. Once a performance/training objective has been set, progress will be reviewed on a regular basis so that new objectives can be agreed.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a hospital setting, GP practice, urgent care centre or phlebotomy unit.
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified/competent in venepuncture
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a hospital setting, GP practice, urgent care centre or phlebotomy unit.
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified/competent in venepuncture
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Redwell Medical Centre
Address
1 Turner Road
Wellingborough
Northamptonshire
NN8 4UT
United Kingdom
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Employer details
Employer name
Redwell Medical Centre
Address
1 Turner Road
Wellingborough
Northamptonshire
NN8 4UT
United Kingdom