Phlebotomist
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
|---|---|
| Salary: | from £12.71 an hour |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Nottingham, NG12 5JU |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 28 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 11 Nov 2026 |
Summary
Phlebotomist job description Village Health Group Job title: Phlebotomist Reports to: Lead Practice Nurse / Nurse Manager / Practice Manager Accountable to: GP Partners Hours: 22.5 hours per week over five days, 08:3013:00 Location: East Leake and Keyworth Job summary Provide a safe, efficient and compassionate phlebotomy service within busy sit-and-wait clinics in a GP surgery. Work under the direction of the practice nursing team, within assessed competence and practice protocols. Support effective patient flow while maintaining accurate identification, consent, sample collection and documentation. Phlebotomy and patient care Confirm patient identity, check the requested blood tests and obtain informed consent before collecting samples. Perform venepuncture safely, following practice protocols and working within assessed competence. Reassure anxious patients and recognise when a patient becomes unwell, seeking clinical assistance promptly. Check that the correct samples are collected for all relevant requests; clarify missing, duplicate or unclear requests with the appropriate team member rather than guessing. Explain the procedure clearly, respect a patients decision to decline and document or escalate concerns appropriately. Follow practice procedures for difficult or unsuccessful blood collection, seeking support and documenting the outcome. Recognise and promptly escalate patient deterioration, adverse reactions or other clinical concerns; follow practice emergency procedures within your training. Managing the sit and wait service Work with reception and the nursing team to maintain an orderly clinic and communicate delays appropriately. Identify patients who may need additional support or clinical review and alert the appropriate clinician. Maintain safe working standards during busy periods and escalate workload or capacity concerns promptly. Samples and clinical records Check electronic and printed requests, including ICE where used, and clarify discrepancies with the relevant clinician or team member before collection. Check Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) alerts and identify any additional blood tests due. Add these to the request in accordance with agreed practice protocols and delegated authority, seeking clinical confirmation where required, so that samples can be collected during the same visit and unnecessary repeat visits are avoided. Collect the correct sample types and label samples at the point of collection in accordance with practice and laboratory procedures. Package, store and process samples safely, meeting laboratory handling requirements and collection times. Maintain specimen logs and ensure samples are ready for timely dispatch; investigate or escalate missing samples and other discrepancies. Take responsibility for receiving, checking and processing microbiology samples, including performing urine dipstick testing where appropriately trained, recording results and escalating findings to the relevant clinician. Maintain effective liaison with laboratory staff regarding sample requirements, transport and rejected samples. Record procedures, relevant observations, collection difficulties and actions taken accurately and promptly in SystmOne. Maintain patient confidentiality and follow practice information governance and data protection procedures. Infection prevention and clinical environment Follow hand hygiene, personal protective equipment and infection prevention procedures. Prepare and clean the clinical area and equipment between patients as required. Handle and dispose of sharps and clinical waste safely; report and respond to sharps injuries or exposure incidents in line with practice procedures. Monitor supplies and expiry dates, replenish stock and report equipment faults or shortages. Communication and safeguarding Communicate respectfully with patients, relatives, carers and colleagues, adapting communication to individual needs. Protect patient dignity and privacy and support equality, diversity and inclusion. Recognise and promptly report safeguarding concerns through practice procedures. Attend safeguarding training appropriate to the role and seek advice when needed. Professional responsibilities Undertake only duties for which you have appropriate training, supervision and demonstrated competence. Maintain venepuncture competence and participate in mandatory training, competency review and continuing professional development. Seek clinical advice when required and maintain professional boundaries. Follow practice policies, procedures and delegated responsibilities. Attend relevant meetings and contribute to service development, audit and quality improvement as appropriate. Support the induction of colleagues where appropriate to your experience and competence. Health safety and risk management Use equipment safely and take reasonable care of your own health and safety and that of others. Report accidents, incidents, near misses and hazards promptly using practice procedures. Escalate concerns about patient safety, sample handling, workload or equipment to the appropriate lead. Working across sites A full UK driving licence and access to suitable transport are required, as you may be required to work at either East Leake or Keyworth according to service needs. Be flexible in supporting the phlebotomy service at these two sites as required. Right to work Village Health Group is unable to offer sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the appropriate right to work in the UK. General responsibilities Work collaboratively and contribute to a positive, supportive and professional working environment. Undertake other reasonable duties relevant to phlebotomy and consistent with the role, training and level of responsibility. This job description is not exhaustive and may be reviewed in consultation with the post holder to reflect the changing needs of the practice and service. It should be read alongside the Person Specification.