Woodcote Medical

Phlebotomist

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North East England
Temporary
Health Worker
GBP 14,404 - 15,513 per year

Posted 20 day(s) ago

Reference: 2339392


Job summary

We are looking for a friendly, experienced and confident Phlebotomist to join our supportive and welcoming GP practice.

Main duties of the job

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.

About us

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.

Details
Date posted

14 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14,404 to £15,513 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

365 days

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A3389-26-0008

Job locations

Woodcote Medical

32 Foxley Lane

Purley

Surrey

CR8 3EE

United Kingdom


Woodcote Medical

140-142 Chipstead Valley Road

COULSDON

Surrey

CR5 3BB

United Kingdom


Job description
Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

  • 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 (21.25 hours per week)

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.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

  • 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 (21.25 hours per week)

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.

Person Specification
Experience
Essential
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Professional, friendly and genuinely patient-focused
  • Calm, reassuring and empathetic manner
  • Reliable, organised and able to work independently
  • Excellent attention to detail when handling, labelling and documenting samples
  • An understanding of infection prevention, clinical governance and patient safety
  • Adaptable and willing to work across both practice locations
Qualifications
Essential
  • Qualified in Phlebotomy
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Professional, friendly and genuinely patient-focused
  • Calm, reassuring and empathetic manner
  • Reliable, organised and able to work independently
  • Excellent attention to detail when handling, labelling and documenting samples
  • An understanding of infection prevention, clinical governance and patient safety
  • Adaptable and willing to work across both practice locations
Qualifications
Essential
  • Qualified in Phlebotomy
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.

Employer details
Employer name

Woodcote Medical

Address

Woodcote Medical

32 Foxley Lane

Purley

Surrey

CR8 3EE

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.woodcotemedical.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details
Employer name

Woodcote Medical

Address

Woodcote Medical

32 Foxley Lane

Purley

Surrey

CR8 3EE

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.woodcotemedical.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)