Phlebotomist
Woodcote Medical
Purley, CR8 3EE · COULSDON, CR5 3BBView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£13.00 to £14.00
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
31 October 2026
12 days leftJob description
We are looking for a friendly, experienced and confident Phlebotomist to join our supportive and welcoming GP practice for 21.25 hours per week (Monda...
This is an important patient-facing role within our clinical team. You will be responsible for providing safe, efficient and compassionate phlebotomy services to our patients, ensuring they have a positive and reassuring experience throughout their appointment.
Experience of working in a GP Surgery is essential.
- Perform phlebotomy safely, confidently and efficiently
- Collect blood samples for a range of laboratory investigations
- Accurately identify, label and handle patient samples in accordance with practice and laboratory procedures
- Follow all relevant infection prevention and control procedures
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and patient records
- Provide a calm, professional and reassuring experience, particularly for patients who may be anxious or nervous about having blood taken
- Maintain a clean, safe and well-organised clinical environment
- Work effectively as part of the wider multidisciplinary practice team.
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 7:45am to 12:00pm
The role involves working within 5-minute appointment slots, so confidence, efficiency and excellent practical skills are essential.
The successful candidate will also need to be flexible to work across our Purley and Coulsdon surgery sites.
Woodcote Medical is a well-established suburban practice with approx. 18,000 patients across two locations in Purley and Coulsdon. Our multidisciplinary team includes GPs, Clinical Pharmacists, ANPs, a Paramedic, Nurses, HCAs, First Contact Physios, and a large administrative and patient services team.
Experience
Essential: - Experience in phlebotomy; - Experience working in a GP practice
Desirable
- Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Is professional, friendly and genuinely patient-focused
- Has a calm, reassuring and empathetic manner
- Is reliable, organised and able to work independently
- Has excellent attention to detail when handling, labelling and documenting samples
- Understands the importance of infection prevention, clinical governance and patient safety
- Is adaptable and willing to work across both practice locations.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
16 October 2026
Last checked
19 October 2026
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