Phlebotomist

Job summary

The Knoll Surgery is looking for a friendly, reliable and experienced Phlebotomist to join our nursing team on a fixed-term basis to provide maternity cover.

We are a busy GP practice caring for approximately 17,500 patients in Frodsham and the surrounding areas.

The successful candidate will provide a safe, efficient and compassionate phlebotomy service, ensuring patients receive high-quality care while supporting the smooth running of our clinical services.

As this is a maternity cover position, we are particularly interested in applicants with previous phlebotomy experience who are confident managing their own clinics and can settle quickly into a busy general practice environment.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Undertaking venepuncture safely and efficiently in accordance with practice protocols.

• Managing their own appointment clinics, ensuring appointments run to time.

• Correctly identifying patients, labelling blood samples and preparing specimens for laboratory collection.

• Maintaining accurate patient records using EMIS Web.

• Following infection prevention and control procedures.

• Providing a professional, friendly and reassuring experience for patients.

• Maintaining clinical stock, equipment and a clean working environment.

• Working closely with the wider nursing and administrative teams.

• Supporting additional duties appropriate to the role, training and competency when required.

Job description

To provide a safe, effective and efficient phlebotomy service to patients at The Knoll Surgery during a period of maternity leave.

The postholder will be responsible for independently managing booked phlebotomy clinics, ensuring blood samples are collected, documented and prepared for laboratory transportation in accordance with practice procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Duties

• Undertake venepuncture within agreed clinical protocols and assessed competencies.

• Confirm patient identity and obtain appropriate consent.

• Ensure correct sample collection, labelling, handling and storage.

• Provide reassurance and support to anxious or vulnerable patients.

• Maintain high standards of infection prevention and control.

• Recognise and escalate clinical concerns to the appropriate clinician.

Administration and Organisation

• Maintain accurate and timely patient records using EMIS Web.

• Manage appointment times effectively and minimise unnecessary delays.

• Ensure all blood samples and associated documentation are completed correctly.

• Monitor clinical supplies and report stock shortages.

• Maintain a clean, organised and appropriately equipped clinical room.

Teamwork and Professional Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with the nursing, clinical and administrative teams.

• Communicate professionally with patients and colleagues.

• Follow practice policies, including safeguarding, confidentiality, information governance and health and safety.

• Complete mandatory training and maintain clinical competency.

• Support reasonable changes to duties during periods of increased demand, within the scope of the role.