Phlebotomist

• Undertake venepuncture for adult patients attending booked clinics.
• Confidently manage routine blood tests and patients with difficult venous access.
• Correctly identify patients and ensure blood samples are accurately labelled and handled.
• Maintain accurate patient records using SystmOne.
• Follow infection prevention and control procedures.
• Support anxious patients and provide a calm, reassuring service.
• Work independently while supporting the wider nursing and reception teams.
• Maintain safe, efficient and well-organised clinics.

• Undertake routine venepuncture for adult patients attending booked appointments.
• Confirm patient identity, obtain consent and ensure the correct blood tests are undertaken.
• Accurately label, handle, prepare and store blood samples in accordance with laboratory requirements.
• Ensure samples are correctly matched to ICE or other blood test requests.
• Manage appointment-based clinics safely and efficiently.
• Support anxious patients and those with difficult venous access.
• Recognise complications such as fainting or adverse reactions and respond appropriately.
• Maintain clean, safe clinical areas and follow infection prevention and control procedures.
• Dispose of sharps and clinical waste safely.
• Maintain accurate clinical records using SystmOne.
• Monitor and maintain phlebotomy equipment and clinical supplies.
• Report incidents, errors and concerns promptly.
• Work collaboratively with the nursing, reception and administrative teams.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and follow practice policies and procedures.

• 20 hours per week.
• Monday to Friday.
• £13.00 per hour.
• Based at The Cornerstone Practice, March, Cambridgeshire.
• Appointment subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

Essential

• Proven hands-on experience undertaking venepuncture.
• Experience taking blood independently in a clinical setting.
• Experience working with patients with difficult venous access.
• Knowledge of correct specimen identification, labelling and handling.
• Experience following infection prevention and control procedures.
• Ability to manage a busy appointment-based workload accurately and efficiently.
• Excellent patient communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confident supporting anxious or nervous patients.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Essential

• We are looking for an experienced Phlebotomist who is confident working independently and can provide a safe, efficient and reassuring service to our patients.
• Previous practical venepuncture experience is essential. Applicants should clearly demonstrate their relevant blood-taking experience in their application.
• **Closing date: Sunday 15 November 2026.**

Essential

• Experienced Phlebotomist
• Recognised phlebotomy training or equivalent practical training with evidence of competence in venepuncture.
• Evidence of safe blood-taking practice.