Phlebotomist
Dr C.J. Shimmins & Partners
Dartford, DA1 1QYView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
Negotiable
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
17 November 2026
15 days leftJob description
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic phlebotomist to join our busy practice based in Dartford. The post holder will be...
The post holder will be providing support and undertake agreed duties under the supervision of the Registered Nurses, in addition have the ability to work independently. There will be support for you to develop and acquire valuable skills which will enable you to provide excellent care to patients.
Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/Nurses
Surgical equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation
Chaperoning duties
Sterilising, cleansing and maintenance of surgical equipment
Ordering supplies
Working under the direct supervision of the Practice Nurses and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the phlebotomist will assist the Practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care.
- Good communication skills, verbal and written
- Demonstrate evidence based clinical skills
- Demonstrate potential clinical leadership skills with junior staff
- Able to show evidence of working within a team
- Able to demonstrate competencies in clinical skills relevant to the post.
- Ability to prioritise, organise and work in a busy environment
- Basic IT skills
- Demonstrate enthusiasm, pro-activity, flexibility and motivation
- Shows initiative
- Evidence of the required physical, mental and emotional resources to fulfill post
- Able to move and handle patients
- Positive attitude to equal opportunities
We are a large Doctors Surgery with an estimated 16000 patients. The phlebotomist role is a very important role within the practice. We have 5 registered nurses and two HCA's currently on the team and we are looking to recruit a phlebotomist part-time
Staff on the team need to be flexible as there is a wide variety of tasks. It is a very busy team and it moves very quickly so prioritising is very important. We do expect professionalism at all times. We have a great team and they will support you as will the management team.
Experience
Essential
- EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE Essential
- Previously worked as a phlebotomist caring for adults in an acute or community setting
- Experience equivalent to NVQ level three in care
Desirable: - Experience in working in general practice.
Qualifications
Essential: - Essential English qualification at GCSE; - Qualified in phlebotomy NVQ level 3
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
2 November 2026
Last checked
2 November 2026
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