Phlebotomist

Typical duties

include venepuncture, ICE forms, sample handling, and updating patient records.

Please see the Job Description for more details.

Candidates must be service-minded, driven to help

others and make the patient

experience as straightforward

as possible. Confidence in talking to patients with diverse needs is required

and excellent communication skills are required. It is essential to be organised,

efficient, adaptable, and flexible in a fast-paced working

environment.

Applicants

should be enthusiastic, professional, and ideally have experience of working in

a busy GP surgery using SystmOne. In addition to a competitive salary, you will

also be enrolled to the NHS Pension Scheme.

Training and ongoing development support the role.

The following are the core responsibilities of the Phlebotomist. There

may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be

dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

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Obtaining patient consent for the collection

of a blood sample

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Performing venipuncture in accordance with

practice protocols

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Maintaining accurate patient records on the

clinical IT system

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The correct labelling, packaging and storing

of samples

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Effective use of the specimen log, resolving

any discrepancies

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Ensuring samples are sent to the laboratory in

a timely manner

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Maintaining an effective liaison with the NHS

Trust laboratory staff

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Working collaboratively with the nursing team,

seeking guidance when necessary for patient related matters

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Phlebotomist may be

Requested to

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Participate in practice audit as

directed by the audit lead

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Participate in local initiatives

to enhance service delivery and patient care

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Support and participate in

shared learning within the practice

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Complete opening and closing

procedures in accordance with the duty rota

Paston Surgery

serves a population of over 6600 patients in North Walsham and the surrounding

area. A Phlebotomist is an essential part of our Nursing Team and support other

clinical staff and practice management.

Closing date

for applications is 14th Sep 2026. You are advised to apply as soon

as possible as we reserve the right to close this vacancy before the advertised

closing date if enough suitable applications are received. If you have

not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, you should assume you

have not been shortlisted, but we would like to thank you for your interest at

Paston Surgery.

Qualifications

Experience

Skills

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