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Phlebotomist
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 8 day(s) ago
Reference: 388-CP-2609-GP
Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and forward-thinking practice. Corner Place Surgery is a well-established practice of over 16,000 patients in the heart of Paignton. We take pride in delivering high quality care whilst maintaining sustainable working conditions for the whole team. We are friendly, hardworking, innovative, enjoy working together and have an experienced team with an excellent clinical skill mix of 8 Partners, 4 Salaried GPs, 2 Clinical Pharmacist's, 2 Advanced Nurse Practitioners, a Paramedic and a highly trained nursing team, along with a supportive and dynamic administration team.
We are looking for a Phlebotomist with a caring nature and proactive professional manner to provide a high standard of care for our patients. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with good communication skills and a commitment to working as part of a strong and effective team.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This advert is placed on behalf on one of our health service providers. Your application form will be forwarded to the organisation and any future correspondence will be made by the employing organisation.
Please note that Corner Place Surgery does not operate an Agenda for change pay scheme
Main duties of the job
- Working to Practice protocols, to take blood samples from patients as required by
- doctors or nurses. This will include INR near-patient testing and monitoring.
- Appropriate training will be provided if required.
- To undertake additional healthcare related duties as requested, such as blood
- pressure monitoring, according to protocols provided and completion of appropriate
- training. To maintain accurate computer records. To actively participate in clinical
- and practice meetings. To keep the Treatment Room in a clean and tidy state in
- accordance with the Practice Infection Control standards. To process and record
- specimens for courier collection. To undertake other duties as and when required
- Please note that there is a requirement to be flexible and help to provide cover for holidays and sickness.
About us
Corner Place Surgery is a dynamic, forward-thinking and well-established practice of just over 16,000 patients in the heart of Paignton. We take pride in delivering high quality care whilst maintaining sustainable working conditions for the whole team. We are friendly, hardworking, innovative, enjoy working together and have an experienced team with an excellent clinical skill mix of 8 Partners, 4 Salaried GPs, 2 Clinical Pharmacist's, 2 Advanced Nurse Practitioners, a Paramedic and a highly trained nursing team, along with a supportive and dynamic administration team.
Details
Date posted
28 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£12.71 an hour per hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
388-CP-2609-GP
Job locations
Corner Place Surgery
46A Dartmouth Road
Paignton
TQ4 5AH
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Frequent exposure to body fluids, e.g., blood and urine
- Occasional exposure to aggressive behaviour
- Frequent use of computer screens
- The Postholder/s should respect patient confidentiality at all times and not divulge
- patient information unless sanctioned by the requirements of the role. Any breach of
- patient confidentiality would constitute gross misconduct and result in dismissal
- To work as a Phlebotomist within a General Practice setting and be part of the
- Primary Healthcare team providing high-quality and forward-
- thinking care to meet the needs of the practice population. Whilst phlebotomy cover
- is sought, additional Healthcare Assistant skills would be of value.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Frequent exposure to body fluids, e.g., blood and urine
- Occasional exposure to aggressive behaviour
- Frequent use of computer screens
- The Postholder/s should respect patient confidentiality at all times and not divulge
- patient information unless sanctioned by the requirements of the role. Any breach of
- patient confidentiality would constitute gross misconduct and result in dismissal
- To work as a Phlebotomist within a General Practice setting and be part of the
- Primary Healthcare team providing high-quality and forward-
- thinking care to meet the needs of the practice population. Whilst phlebotomy cover
- is sought, additional Healthcare Assistant skills would be of value.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- QualificationsGCSE or equivalent to grade C or above.
Knowledge
Essential
- Trained in venepuncture.
- Demonstrates an understanding of primary care.
- Willing to develop clinical skills and competency relevant to the role.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to handle simple medical equipment and undertake phlebotomy (dexterity and manipulation skills).
- Frequent requirement for light physical effort for short periods.
- Ability to work within manual-handling policy.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- QualificationsGCSE or equivalent to grade C or above.
Knowledge
Essential
- Trained in venepuncture.
- Demonstrates an understanding of primary care.
- Willing to develop clinical skills and competency relevant to the role.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to handle simple medical equipment and undertake phlebotomy (dexterity and manipulation skills).
- Frequent requirement for light physical effort for short periods.
- Ability to work within manual-handling policy.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Corner Place Surgery
46A Dartmouth Road
Paignton
TQ4 5AH
United Kingdom
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Employer details
Employer name
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Corner Place Surgery
46A Dartmouth Road
Paignton
TQ4 5AH
United Kingdom